Chemical exposure is a serious risk that many workers face on a daily basis. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, exposure to harmful substances or environments is among the five most common causes of workplace fatalities. Nearly 10 percent of all workers who lose their lives due...
This page has been updated on January 13, 2022. You’ve been injured on the job. Maybe you were hurt on a construction site or you slipped on a wet floor at the hospital. Whatever happened, you reported the incident to your manager right away, you saw a doctor who...
While you might not think about it until it happens to you, employees in all occupations and across all industries face potential risks for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). From slipping on a wet floor at the office to being involved in an accident on a construction site, it only...
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 5,000 workers were killed on the job in 2014. This means that every single day, 13 families lost a mother, father, spouse, or child in an accident that could – and in many cases should – have been prevented. Construction...
According to a report from the National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI), employees who suffer injuries on the job are receiving fewer benefits through workers’ compensation even though their employers are paying more to cover the cost of their claims. The report, published earlier this year, examined data from...
You’ve been hurt at work. Maybe you slipped and fell down the stairs, had an accident in a casino or on a construction site, or got sick from working with patients. Maybe it was something else. Whatever happened to you, if you have either suffered an injury on the...
This page has been updated on January 13, 2022. Workers’ compensation provides coverage for medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages (commonly referred to as “disability” benefits) if you suffer an injury on the job. However, it does not protect your employment. This means that you can...
As lawyers who help employees recover workers’ compensation benefits, we usually address issues such as determining eligibility for workers’ compensation and tips for avoiding on-the-job injuries. But, an equally important issue for injured workers is understanding when and how employers fight employees’ claims for compensation. In New Jersey, workers’...
In New Jersey, as a general rule, employers are required to maintain workers’ compensation insurance, and employees are required to file a claim for workers’ compensation if they get injured on the job. These rules protect employees by providing “no-fault” grounds for seeking benefits and protect employers by limiting...
At Petro Cohen, P.C., we know how prevalent workers’ compensation claims are among employees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than three million workplace injuries and illnesses occurred in the United States throughout 2013. While the rate of injuries on the job is slightly less than previous...
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