Most employees working for New Jersey companies benefit from workers’ compensation coverage. If they get hurt on the job or develop a medical condition directly related to their employment, they may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Those benefits can be very valuable for someone in need of medical care. The health coverage available through workers’ […]
Burn injuries in manufacturing can arise from several sources. Chemical burns are common and result from exposure to industrial chemicals or solvents. Thermal burns are often caused by contact with hot machinery, steam or open flames, a typical occurrence in manufacturing environments. Electrical burns can occur due to malfunctions or improper handling of electrical equipment. […]
Unfortunately, workplace injuries are far too common in New Jersey. While some of these injuries may heal, others may be much more permanent and have higher costs for a person’s ability to live as before. This is certainly true of eye injuries that occur while on the clock. Causes of workplace eye injuries An unsafe […]
You can often end up with a work-related hernia regardless of your New Jersey occupation, although some jobs are more likely to produce one than others. While these injuries are easy to diagnose, you don’t necessarily have to stop performing your job as you may have in the past. Getting treated for a hernia is […]
Many people in New Jersey have jobs that place continuous physical demands on their bodies. If you have a strenuous occupation, then you need to protect yourself from back injuries. Your employer also has a legal duty to promote safe work practices that lower the risk of back injuries and other musculoskeletal problems according to […]
New Jersey highways fill with drivers going to and from work every morning and evening. As you know, your employer is responsible for providing a safe workplace. In most cases, an employer isn’t responsible for what happens on your commute to work. However, a business isn’t always exempt from being liable for vehicle accidents involving […]
Many people who are injured on the job in New Jersey often wonder how long it will take before they can return to work. This issue is crucial, but so is how long processing of the related workers’ compensation claim will take. Carefully follow all filing steps All workers’ compensation claims are unique, but they […]
For many decades, mental health struggles were a social taboo in New Jersey, and that extended to the workplace. While countless people suffered from mental health issues, they tended to be kept under wraps, and as a result employers rarely had to directly address mental health. However, our society is growing more enlightened about mental […]
Metalworkers serve a vital duty in the industrial industry. Without their skills, an untold number of products would never reach New Jersey consumers. The tasks performed by metalworkers come with many hazards, as injury risks exist. The injuries range from minor to life-altering. Metalworking hazards Metalworkers must handle various materials as part of the job, and […]
Workers’ compensation is an insurance plan that provides workers with benefits in the event of an on-the-job injury or illness. Like any insurance policy, it is not always easy for an injured or ill worker to get the compensation they are due. This piece will dive into some of the basics so workers have a better […]
