Knee injuries are prevalent in the workplace, especially in industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. Some knee injuries are severe enough to require surgical knee replacement. If your knee injury is a result of your occupation or an injury sustained during the course of your employment, it should...
Car accidents are a common occurrence in the United States. Injuries from an accident can range from minor to catastrophic. Back and neck injuries are two of the most common injuries you can sustain in an automobile accident. An injury to your neck or back can be extremely painful...
On January 25, 2023, the Workers’ Compensation Court entered a judgment after a full trial, in favor of a 39-year-old emergency room technician finding that her neck surgery was a compensable “Wear & Tear” occupational exposure entitling her to a significant workers’ compensation award. Like most occupational exposure orthopedic...
According to the New Jersey State Police’s 2021 report, there were 97 fatal accidents involving motorcyclists in that year, resulting in 99 deaths. The report identifies driver inattention as a contributing factor in one-third of these accidents. When driving on the roadway with motorcyclists, people may wonder, when do...
Sending your children to school is a big step in any parent’s life. You often send your children off to school without any significant issues. But tragedy can strike when school bus accidents occur, uprooting New Jersey parents’ lives and causing substantial stress and injuries. The National Highway Traffic...
To what extent is a contractor responsible for injuries caused to another as a result of its work? At what point does a contractor have a duty to protect certain individuals that may reasonably be affected by its construction activities? The question is simple enough and the answer would...
Do you suffer from shoulder pain? It could be the result of a wear and tear injury. Certain professions are physically taxing on the body. Construction workers, baggage handlers, and mechanics can expect to sustain injuries as a result of the physical nature of their job. However, what may...
If you were injured on the job and are entitled to a workers’ compensation settlement, you may be wondering, how long does it take to get a workers’ compensation settlement check? Many factors affect the time between your work injury and getting a workers’ compensation settlement. Some cases can...
Construction is an inherently dangerous industry, which is why strict safety regulations exist. Despite the required protocols, construction accidents may still occur, leaving you injured and frustrated. Medical bills can be just as devastating as the injury, and you may be wondering, what is the average settlement for a...
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...