Owing to the nature of their job, New Jersey truck drivers are always at risk of a wide range of injuries. Shoulder injuries are among the most common ones, and they’re the reason many truck drivers end up filing workers’ compensation claims. What causes shoulder injuries among truck drivers? One of the causes of shoulder […]
Workplace shoulder injuries are some of the common injuries that workers in many different industries face. If you’ve experienced this type of injury, then you know how devastating it can be, but you should also know that workers’ compensation laws and regulations are designed to protect employees like you from the negative effects of getting […]
Construction workers in New Jersey and other states suffer from a lot of eye injuries. In fact, the construction industry in general has more eye injuries than any other U.S. workforce. However, many construction-related eye injuries can be avoided when proper eye protection is worn. Eye protection is essential The first way to protect your […]
Worker’ compensation insurance provides you with a safety net if you suffer a work-related accident or illness. Because it is a no-fault insurance, you might assume that the insurers automatically approve all claims they receive. Sadly, the truth is very different, and many people submit their claims only to have them rejected. Insurance companies operate […]
Many New Jersey employees assume that their workers’ compensation benefits end after they go back to work. This might be the case if you go back to work full-time after making a full recovery. However, you might be able to continue collecting benefits if you can’t work as much as you did before the accident. […]
No matter the type of tourism a location provides, it’s likely that the hospitality industry is right there to ensure that everyone has somewhere to stay at night and somewhere to eat. One of the most common hospitality components includes hotels and restaurants. Much like any other business, hotels and restaurants are required to follow […]
Workers in New Jersey may want to think about how their employer is or is not ensuring their safety. The larger the company, the more resources it has to maintain safety. At the same time, a larger company is more likely to actually neglect safety. One international study has concluded that companies that face workers’ […]
In New Jersey, when you’ve suffered a work-related injury, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim for benefits. Technically, they are considered disability payments, rather than wage replacement, but they are typically available for any period during which you are unable to work because of your injury. What you may not know, […]
When you have been hurt on the job in New Jersey, you have the option to settle your case before your injury fully heals, or before you’ve reached maximum medical improvement. There may be a number of reasons for doing so-you may simply want to be done with the insurance company, or you may want […]
THE BENEFITS AVAILABLE IN A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM When you have suffered an injury at work, one that prevents you from fulfilling the requirements of your job, New Jersey law allows you to file a claim for benefits under the state’s workers’ compensation laws. What losses are covered by workers’ compensation insurance? What if your […]
