New Jersey’s workers’ comp system is considered “no fault,” meaning that workers injured on the job do not need to prove that their employers were in any way negligent or at fault in order to bring workers’ comp claims. In other words, injured employees do not have to meet...
With school out and the warmer weather upon us, the next few months can be dangerous injuries for playground, both minor and much more serious. Learn how you can keep your kids and grandkids safe with tips on equipment, clothing, and safe behavior in this month’s newsletter. Click here...
An unfortunate reality is that workers often get injured while on the job; sometimes, employees sustain work-related injuries while employed at a place for a very short period of time. Many employees often wonder if they are entitled to workers’ comp benefits if they are fresh on the job...
Springtime in New Jersey means unpredictable weather, wet roadways, spring cleaning, and the light at the end of the tunnel that is the New Jersey winter. The transition from winter to spring months can pose some unique hazards, however, both on the road and around the house. Here at...
If you were injured while on the job, you may already know that your employer/workers’ comp insurance company will pay for your medical treatment incurred as a result of your workplace injury. However, if the insurance company begins to feel that your medical treatment may be excessive in duration,...
With spring upon us, more pedestrians and bikers are out on the roads. We urge you to be safe as you are driving or biking and don’t allow yourself to become distracted. As you’ll see in this month’s newsletter, the consequences are often deadly. Be sure to check out...
If you suffered a workplace injury and are experiencing pushback from your employer and/or the workers’ comp insurance company regarding benefits, you may need to seek help from the New Jersey Department of Labor (DOL) – Division of Workers’ Compensation. Specifically, if you and your employer/the insurance company are...
In order for a workplace injury to be compensable under New Jersey’s workers’ compensation law, it does not have to be a sudden, acute injury. In other words, an injury does not have to occur in a sudden workplace accident in order for you to receive workers’ compensation benefits....
Residents of the Northeast region of the United States regularly experience some pretty crazy weather conditions; and when it comes to weather, those in the Garden State know to expect the unexpected; be ready for whatever Mother Nature decides dish out; and then get ready for the exact opposite....
So many of us are dealing with aging loved ones these days. Protect the elderly in your life by learning the signs of elder abuse and important factors to consider when choosing a care facility. Click here to read the April 2017 newsletter.