We have discussed the timeline for temporary disability benefits, but some injuries are so severe that they make it impossible for you to continue working for the rest of your life. Temporary benefits don’t help when you will never reach maximum medical improvement...
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Year: 2018
Emergency training helps prevent workplace accidents
No worker wants to get hurt or sick while doing their job. Illness or injury causes employees to miss work and suffer from painful conditions that require medical attention. This can be uncomfortable, stressful and frustrating.Therefore, minimizing the scenarios and...
New Jersey suing opioid manufacturer for workers’ comp costs
The opioid epidemic is a serious national crisis affecting millions of Americans each day. New Jersey has already lost over 2,600 residents to opioid overdoses this year. The Attorney General in New Jersey is now fighting back. The New Jersey Attorney General filed a...
How long do temporary disability benefits for work injuries last?
When an injured worker suffers an illness or injury on the job, they are eligible to receive financial support if they temporarily cannot work. These are called temporary disability (TTD) benefits, and if you miss at least seven days of work you are entitled to...
Clearing up false accounts that compromise workers’ comp benefits
Workers' compensation claims can be wrongfully denied for many reasons. Addressing these wrongful denials can be essential in getting injured workers the benefits they need and deserve. For example, an insurer might claim that a worker is not entitled to benefits...
Three things to prioritize after a work-related accident
A serious workplace accident can turn your life upside down. In a matter of moments, your physical health, financial well-being, and job could be in jeopardy. This can certainly be stressful and overwhelming, which only makes the situation that much more upsetting. To...
State of construction in New Jersey could put workers at risk
Construction work is a demanding job. Not only does it put great physical strain on workers, but it is also mentally rigorous. One small oversight or mistake can spell disaster. Safety protocols and equipment are all that stands between workers and catastrophic...
Scaffolding accidents: a serious threat to worker safety
There are countless major construction projects well underway across New Jersey. And with winter just around the corner, companies are pushing to complete projects before the snow and frigid weather roll in. This race against the clock doesn't exactly make work sites...
Common workplace illnesses workers should know about
When people think of workers' compensation cases they usually think of traumatic accidents that result in injuries such as broken bones, back pain, or even brain trauma. While these all warrant workers' compensation benefits, they are not the only type of...
Determining if an injury is work-related when it happens offsite
When people think of work-related accidents eligible for workers' compensation benefits, they often imagine a straightforward situation, like getting hit by a falling object in a supply closet. However, not all work-related accidents are this simple. For instance,...