Even chiropractors can have compensable spinal conditions. On July 23, 2015, a client of Petro Cohen who is a hard-working chiropractor received a compensation Award of permanent partial disability in the overall amount of 60% of his body. The Judge of Workers’ Compensation made the Award for the orthopedic...
At Petro Cohen, P.C., we know there are a number of instances where benefits are due to employees who have suffered an injury or illness at the workplace. Workers’ compensation claims are prevalent according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In 2013 alone, more than three million workplace injuries...
Great story in this month’s newsletter of people who are making a difference for a safer and more “just” America. Click here to read the August 2015 newsletter.
How to Avoid Back Problems on the Job As experienced workers’ compensation attorneys, we meet with a number of clients who have experienced back pain and injuries while performing the duties of their job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one in every five injuries that occurs on...
NORTHFIELD, NJ – July 29, 2015 – On July 16, 2015, a client of Petro Cohen was awarded two separate Awards of Compensation totaling an overall permanency rating of 35% of his body for spinal surgery, which was necessary following two separate compensable accidents that occurred during his employment...
The Facts About Workers’ Compensation and Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer that commonly develops in the lungs after a person has been exposed to asbestos. While there are effective treatments to ease the symptoms, most mesothelioma diagnoses are dire. Sadly, this form of cancer is often...
Can You File a Workers’ Compensation Claim for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome may be caused by repetitive stress injuries a person encounter while on the job. As more jobs focus on employees sitting at desks and using a keyboard and a mouse, repetitive stress injury diagnoses have...
Northfield, NJ – July 16, 2015 – With the help of Petro Cohen, a former EVS worker at an Atlantic City casino was adjudicated by the Compensation Court as being entitled to 100% permanent total disability benefits because of her long-standing compensable low back condition. The original injury occurred...
With certain limitations, individuals who suffer injuries due to safety hazards on other people’s property are entitled to compensation for their medical bills and other losses. Owners and renters of property have duties to maintain their premises in reasonably safe condition for their guests and invitees. When they breach...
ATVs can be a lot of fun – especially in the warm summer months. But beware, ATV accidents injure more than 136,000 people and kill 700 each year. Check out this month’s newsletter for some safe driving tips. Click here to read the July 2015 newsletter.