Our knees take a lot of stress throughout the day, and as a result, knee injuries are incredibly common in the workplace. Not only do knee injuries, such as a meniscus tear, occur with surprising frequency, but they also tend to keep employees out of work longer than other...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people across the United States each year. According to a 2011 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 3% of all working adults suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome in the 12 months leading...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition in which the cartilage between the bones begins to break down, eventually causing the two bones in the affected area to rub together, bone-on-bone. Osteoarthritis, also called WEAR and TEAR arthritis, is the most common form of arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease...
New Jersey employees face a variety of on-the-job hazards each day they head into work. Employers are responsible for creating and maintaining safe workplaces. However, some employers cut corners to save money or just because they are lazy. One of the dangers workers must occasionally confront stems from faulty...
Cardiovascular disease is a broad term used to describe conditions involving the heart, blood vessels, and circulatory system. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiac disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 650,000 lives per year. That equates...
If you have developed tennis elbow as a result of your work duties, you may be eligible to file a worker’s compensation claim. This type of repetitive stress injury can be caused by the repetitive motion of the elbow and forearm, which is common in many occupations. It’s important...
Workplace accidents are a common occurrence. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), in 2019, more than 4,500 people died from workplace accidents and another 4.6 million employees suffered an on-the-job injury. In New Jersey alone, more than 69,000 workers were hurt on the job. After a New Jersey...
Injuries from lifting heavy objects can be detrimental to your health, and unfortunately, they are more common than you might think. Some of the most frequent types of lifting injuries include strain injuries (such as pulled muscles, torn tendons, and ligaments), nerve damage (including peripheral nerve injuries, pinched nerves,...
Burns are painful and debilitating injuries, and the recovery process can be long, difficult, and expensive. In many cases, burns will have lifelong effects, including permanent physical limitations, chronic pain, and scarring. If you have suffered a burn injury at work in New Jersey, you may be entitled to...
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....
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