Trenches are necessary for many different construction projects. Frequently, trenching is mandatory when installing or upgrading infrastructure, as well as when building new edifices that require a foundation. Trench work may not seem as dangerous as working at an...
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Workers’ Compensation
Can you claim workers’ comp if you injure yourself on day one?
Suffering an injury at work is stressful enough. Injuring yourself on your very first day can feel downright embarrassing. In fact, you might worry that filing a claim will leave an unfavorable impression on your new employer. But here is the truth: your health has to...
You do not have to play tennis to get tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is a repetitive strain injury. It is technically called lateral epicondylitis—a name that indicates that there is inflammation in the tendons on the lateral side of the elbow. The pain and discomfort usually happens near the small bump that you can feel...
Can you receive workers’ comp and sue a third party?
A workplace injury does not always involve just you and your employer. When a party outside your employment relationship plays a role in causing your harm, you may have more than one path to compensation under New Jersey law. Combining workers' comp with a civil...
Intoxication and work injuries: How state law may be changing
Generally, workers’ compensation is considered “no-fault” insurance. An employee who is injured due to their own mistake or negligence can in most cases still qualify for benefits. There are some exceptions, such as if they intentionally injured themselves, if there...
Can a mistake on the job affect workers’ compensation benefits?
Workers’ compensation helps to protect professionals from the practical implications of an on-the-job injury. A professional hurt at work can file a claim for benefits that may replace a portion of their lost income and pay for their necessary treatment expenses....
Can I claim emotional damages in a New Jersey workers’ comp?
Your workplace injury may have left scars you cannot see. The trauma, anxiety and emotional pain from your accident deserve the same recognition as broken bones or back injuries. Fortunately, New Jersey workers' compensation can cover these invisible wounds, but you...
Does workers’ comp cover repetitive stress injuries?
Not every work injury happens suddenly. There’s no fall or dramatic incident. Instead, the pain builds slowly over time. It could be numbness in your fingers from typing, shoulder pain from lifting patients or back problems from repeated bending and twisting. If this...
Understanding high-liability cases in workers’ compensation
Workplace injuries can be minor or life-changing. While all injuries ideally deserve compensation, some claims involve more financial and legal risks. Knowing these claim types helps injured workers understand what to expect so they can make informed decisions. What...
Is construction the most dangerous industry?
You have probably heard people say that the most dangerous industry you can work in is construction. They will likely point to the fact that construction as a whole has the most fatal workplace accidents on an annual basis. And this is usually true, with statistics...

