Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation is meant to provide benefits for employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. However, those benefits are not automatic. Even when your injury is legitimate and clearly connected to your job, certain mistakes can give an employer or...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...