Workers’ Compensation

The construction industry has contributed to a significant health concern among its workforce – hearing loss. Many former construction workers now grapple with varying degrees of hearing impairment. This is often a consequence of prolonged exposure to loud machinery,...

Nursing is not always considered to be a particularly dangerous occupation, the way that people tend to perceive becoming a firefighter or a police officer. However, there are actually many hazards and injury risks that nurses and other medical professionals face...

In recent years, the healthcare industry has been grappling with a concerning issue: workplace violence. Doctors and nurses, who dedicate their lives to caring for others, are increasingly becoming victims of aggression within their workplace. Addressing this issue...

New Jersey has a law requiring employers to have workers' compensation coverage or self-insurance if not part of typical federal programs. This policy ensures employees can seek benefits if they ever suffer an injury or illness because of their job. The...

Work injuries in New Jersey range from cuts and burns suffered in the kitchen to spinal cord injuries caused by a fall or a car crash. Employees in most professions, including part-time workers, typically have the protection of workers' compensation to assist them if...

Although certain disabilities can prevent some people from performing physical labor, that doesn’t mean they can’t find another job that they can still do. Many companies nowadays welcome people with partial disabilities for as long as their medical conditions don’t...

New Jersey’s workers’ comp statutes can make it hard to tell whether a situation qualifies for coverage. For example, injuries sustained during an employee’s commute or lunch break may not be covered unless they were doing something for work. However, if they needed...

Often perceived as low risk compared to more physically demanding occupations, office environments present various hazards. These hazards can lead to various injuries among office workers, some of which may have long-term health implications. While people typically...

Having friends at work is a good thing. Companionship can make the time go by faster and more pleasantly. We all have co-workers we look forward to talking to and joking around while working. But sometimes, kidding around goes too far, and somebody gets seriously...

When you find a job that supports you and your family, you probably want to hold on to it, even if it increases your risk of physical harm. For most, the economic security of having a steady job is worth a little extra injury risk. Unfortunately, a workplace accident...