Frank Petro, a Senior Partner and the renowned leader of the Workers’ Compensation Department at his firm, is a venerated figure in New Jersey’s legal circles. His dedication to workers’ compensation law spans over four decades, marked by a deep commitment to this specialized field. As a Certified Workers’ Compensation Law Attorney, a distinction he’s held since 1998 from the New Jersey Supreme Court, Mr. Petro is recognized as a leading expert in Workers’ Compensation cases in New Jersey.
Each year, millions of people are seriously injured in New Jersey workplace accidents. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the most common workplace injuries involve slips, trips, and falls. For example, in 2019, there were more than 244,000 recorded cases of work-related injuries involving some type of fall....
Work injuries come in all types. When many people think of a New Jersey work injury, images of catastrophic falls, burns, or equipment-related injuries come to mind. However, some of the most common types of work injuries are repetitive stress injuries. With the increased prevalence of technology in the...
You were injured in an accident at work in New Jersey. Are you entitled to workers’ compensation benefits? While many people believe that the type of accident in which they were injured matters, in most circumstances, this is not the case. If you were injured at work and you...
In New Jersey, workers’ compensation benefits cover your medical bills and most (but not all) of your wages or salary if you are unable to work due to a job-related injury or illness. As a result, paying taxes on your workers’ comp benefits could make it difficult to pay...
Over the past year, the pandemic has exposed a systemic failure of nursing homes in the U.S. In fact, over 35% of the deaths caused by COVID-19 have occurred in long-term care facilities, and that number may well be underreported. Click here to read the March 2021 newsletter.
A repetitive motion injury, also called a repetitive stress injury or WEAR and TEAR injury, occurs when the muscles ligaments, tendons, or nerves suffer damage as a result of making the same motion over and over again. Repetitive motion disorders arise from many microscopic tears in the tissue. Typically,...
Any auto accident has the potential to forever change the lives of those involved. However, New Jersey rollover accidents present even greater risks. Often, rollover accidents occur at high speeds and result in serious injuries. However, like all auto vehicle accidents, the vast majority of rollover accidents are preventable....
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), one-third of all job-related injuries result from overexertion. This includes repetitive strain. Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) can be painful and debilitating, and they can also be extremely costly when they prevent you from doing your job. For employees who suffer repetitive strain...
The average person is involved in an auto accident every 17.9 years, which means you’re almost guaranteed three to four accidents in your lifetime. This month’s newsletter offers 10 tips for analyzing your insurance policy to ensure that you have adequate coverage to protect you and your loved ones....
Losing a loved one as a result of a job-related injury or illness is a tragedy that no family should be forced to endure. Yet, sadly, work-related deaths in New Jersey are all-too-common, and many spouses, children, and other family members are forced to seek financial compensation for their...