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...
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,...
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...
Getting sick on the job can be costly. If you are unable to work as a result of your disease, not only will you incur medical bills for your diagnosis and treatment, but you will need to find a way to cover your other expenses without your ordinary income...
Once your workers’ compensation claim is closed, you may think that you cannot reopen it and seek further compensation – but that is wrong. You do have the right to reopen your claim, but there is a time limit. Therefore, the best thing you can do is contact a...
Work-related accidents are common, and in many cases, they result from the acts and omissions of third parties. From building owners to subcontractors, various third parties can cause accidents on the job. When they do, third parties can be held legally accountable. When you are injured at work due...
Torn rotator cuffs are common work injuries that can result from WEAR and TEAR. The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles connected by tendons to the humerus bone in the shoulder; and, with repetitive stress over time, these muscles and tendons can become worn – eventually to...
In New Jersey, most employers are required to provide workers’ compensation coverage for most job-related injuries and illnesses. If you get injured or sick on the job and you are eligible for coverage, then your employer should provide medical and disability benefits promptly. Unfortunately, this is not always how...
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