Injuries in the workplace don’t always result from an impact or dramatic accident. Some injuries arise simply from the regular performance of a particular task or a series of physically stressful tasks. New Jersey workers’ compensation protects injured workers for various injuries, including repetitive strain injuries. If you have...
If you are noticing lingering pain that becomes more pronounced when making certain movements, it’s possible that you have a repetitive stress injury. These injuries can start off minor but can quickly develop into something much more serious if you don’t give your body a break. Of course, requesting...
You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries or loss if you have been injured or lost a family member in a commercial vehicle accident. Understanding your rights as the victim of a truck accident is essential. Several distinctions between a personal vehicle accident and a truck accident...
Nerves are involved in everything the body does, which means nerve damage can be life-changing. Some nerve damage can be repaired, while other nerve damage is permanent. Identifying and treating nerve damage may help minimize its impact. Knowing more about nerve damage, including how to spot signs of nerve...
On October 20, 2022, Petro Cohen P.C. settled a $425,000 “wear and tear” claim for a 41-year-old server who alleged that her work duties cause or aggravated her spinal medical conditions. Through the firm’s representation led by Dan Rosenthal, Esq. she received court-ordered medical treatment including physical therapy, injections,...
Having enough money to pay your bills is essential, but not all of us are medically capable of working. What happens when a physical or mental condition prevents you from earning a living wage? You can file a claim for Social Security disability benefits, which can include benefits for...
What To Do When Your Teenager Has A Car Accident? Having a teenager is stressful and having a teenage driver can be downright scary. Adolescent drivers are much more likely to be involved in a car accident than their more experienced counterparts. Teenage driving accident statistics are terrifying. The...
At some point in most people’s lives, they experience knee pain. The cause of knee pain can be age, health, recreational activities, and of course, work. Knee injuries at work often result from acute injuries, such as those from slip and fall incidents. Other times the injury may be...
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...