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...
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What is the Second Injury Fund?
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...
Can workers’ comp apply to off-site injuries?
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...
3 risks office workers face on the job
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...
Am I still eligible for workers’ comp if I got hurt due to horseplay?
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...
2 New Jersey occupations that could pose a risk of amputation
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...
Which industry is the most dangerous?
The industry you choose to work in certainly has an impact on how much risk you face at work. Anyone can be injured in any setting. But, from a statistical perspective, injuries certainly happen more often to workers operating in specific industries. As such, if you...
Why might nurses need workers’ compensation?
Those that care for others have a high risk of getting injured while doing so. It can lead to them needing significant amounts of time off as they get treatment and recover. Here are some of the hazards that could jeopardize a nurse’s health: Back injuries due to...
Injuries eligible and not eligible for workers’ compensation
If you are a New Jersey employee, and you get injured or become ill at work, you are entitled to workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation in New Jersey is an insurance program that covers benefits like temporary/permanent disability, medical expenses and death...
2 common but preventable reasons for workers’ comp denials
Many workers’ comp claims proceed without a single hitch. Other times, employees are shocked to receive a notice informing them that their claim was denied. When you understand why some denials occur, you can take steps to prevent them from happening to you. Let’s...