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...
Any workplace accident can seriously interfere with your life. While some injuries occur in a moment’s notice, others develop over time. These repetitive-use injuries, commonly referred to as WEAR and TEAR injuries, are often incredibly frustrating for workers who want to return to work but can’t get rid of...
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....
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...