A trigger finger is a serious medical condition that can affect one or more fingers, characterized by a finger getting “stuck” in a half-bent position. Most often, trigger finger affects the thumb or ring finger; however, it can affect any finger. Some may even experience trigger finger injury in...
Liability in the context of a wear-and-tear injury—especially under New Jersey’s workers’ compensation laws—can present a complex legal scenario. Because wear-and-tear injuries develop over time, it is not uncommon for your injury to be attributable to more than one employer. As difficult as it can be to navigate the...
Even though neck injuries are some of the most common workplace injuries, they are some of the most challenging to prove. The reason for the difficulty is twofold. First, neck injuries are prevalent outside the workplace. This means that insurers will try to fix the source of the injury...
Knee injuries are prevalent in the workplace, especially in industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. Some knee injuries are severe enough to require surgical knee replacement. If your knee injury is a result of your occupation or an injury sustained during the course of your employment, it should...
On January 25, 2023, the Workers’ Compensation Court entered a judgment after a full trial, in favor of a 39-year-old emergency room technician finding that her neck surgery was a compensable “Wear & Tear” occupational exposure entitling her to a significant workers’ compensation award. Like most occupational exposure orthopedic...
Injuries in the workplace don’t always result from an impact or dramatic accident. Some injuries arise simply from the regular performance of a particular task or a series of physically stressful tasks. New Jersey workers’ compensation protects injured workers for various injuries, including repetitive strain injuries. If you have...
When most people think about a workplace injury, they picture a slip and fall or an industrial accident. And while these incidents are extremely serious, the majority of workplace injuries do not involve such obvious injuries. A repetitive strain injury occurs as a result of frequently performing the same...
Do you suffer from shoulder pain? It could be the result of a wear and tear injury. Certain professions are physically taxing on the body. Construction workers, baggage handlers, and mechanics can expect to sustain injuries as a result of the physical nature of their job. However, what may...
Nerves are involved in everything the body does, which means nerve damage can be life-changing. Some nerve damage can be repaired, while other nerve damage is permanent. Identifying and treating nerve damage may help minimize its impact. Knowing more about nerve damage, including how to spot signs of nerve...
At some point in most people’s lives, they experience knee pain. The cause of knee pain can be age, health, recreational activities, and of course, work. Knee injuries at work often result from acute injuries, such as those from slip and fall incidents. Other times the injury may be...
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