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.
Almost all jobs involve some sort of repetitive movements. WEAR and TEAR injuries can occur in a number of different work settings, including the following: Sitting at the computer all day typing, driving a truck with constant shifting, construction work, and so much more. One common WEAR and TEAR...
When you suffer an injury at work, the first thing you may hear is that it doesn’t matter how it happened – workers’ comp will pay for everything. And, there is certainly some truth to that statement. But, not complete truth. In fact, New Jersey has what is known...
Did you know that the right of all Americans to pursue a medical malpractice or nursing home negligence case could be restricted in the near future? Read this month’s newsletter to learn more about House Resolution 1215, being voted on later this month. Click here to read the March...
New Jersey’s workers’ compensation system is multipurpose in that it aims to provide protection to employees injured on the job, while at the same time protecting employers from litigation resulting from every workplace injury. So, what does this really mean? It means that almost all employers must obtain and...
If you were injured while on the job, you have probably been inundated with phone calls from your boss, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company, and maybe even medical care providers. All of these parties want to know exactly what happened that caused your injury (or injuries), how it...
For decades, auto accidents have trended downward. In recent years, however, auto fatalities are on the rise. This month’s newsletter offers some suggestions on how to protect yourself and others from serious accidents. Click here to read the February 2017 newsletter.