Sometimes having more than one job is the best way to get by in this economy. But managing multiple jobs can prove difficult after you suffer an on-the-job injury. You have access to workers’ compensation benefits after a work injury, but can you have a new job while receiving...
We are pleased to report another victory in the Workers’ Compensation Court, once again proving “wear and tear” is real. Our client was a hardworking casino soft-count technician who had worked for casinos for more than 25 years. He had a previous neck surgery a number of years ago...
The hot, hazy, and lazy days of August are here. For many, there’s no better way to spend a summer day than on the water or cruising the great outdoors. Joyful times can quickly turn deadly, however, if you’re not vigilant about safety – at all times. Whether you’re...
Summer is synonymous with throwing the windows down and hitting the road. Despite increased costs at the pump, many Americans plan to travel. Unfortunately, summer is one of the most dangerous times to be driving, especially when long-distance travel might increase a person’s encounter with long-haul truckers. This month,...
You work hard for every dollar you make. And in doing so, pouring everything into the job day after day, injuries may occur. In most cases, work-related injuries are the type of things that happen suddenly and unexpectedly. But that is not always true. Over time, repetitive motion can...
Hotels should be a place to relax and unwind on vacation or rest peacefully during a business trip. Unfortunately, not all hotel experiences leave you refreshed and ready to return to your daily routine. If you were injured while staying at a New Jersey hotel, you could be left...
Thousands of employers across the nation add a loophole to employment contracts called “forced,” “binding,” or “mandatory arbitration.” This fine print prevents employees from suing companies in court for discrimination, sexual harassment, and even assault, then prohibits victims from speaking publicly about their ordeals. Click here to read the...
Some work injuries are caused not by someone else but by the injured worker. Sometimes, an accident is no one’s fault except the New Jersey worker, either by not paying attention or being careless. If this happens, the injured worker often wonders, Can I receive workers’ compensation if my...
One of the significant causes of car and truck accidents is drowsy driving or falling asleep at the wheel. It can happen to anyone, especially at night. It takes only a quick nod off—even for just one second—and you can lose control of your vehicle and swerve off the...
Sometimes, work can be a pain in the neck. Literally! Every year, hundreds of New Jersey workers suffer from work-related neck injuries. It’s the kind of injury that could be minor, causing only a month or so of discomfort until the neck injury goes away. Or work-related neck injuries...