Employees in New Jersey who are injured on the job benefit from retaining attorneys specializing in workers’ compensation claims. Workers’ compensation attorneys can help these individuals maximize the benefits they are entitled to regarding their work-related...
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Your employer can’t fire you for filing a workers’ comp claim
Whether you work in a high-risk industry like construction or agriculture or spend most of your time behind a desk, you have a right to collect benefits if you suffer injuries on the job. New Jersey employers, like those in all other states, are required to purchase...
Scaffolding fall leads to worker injury
Falls from scaffolding in New Jersey are often caused by unstable work surfaces or a lack of fall protection for workers. These falls may lead to broken bones, brain injuries, organ damage and internal bleeding. A worker in a nearby state was recently injured in a...
New Jersey workers at risk for injuries while driving
If you’re a delivery driver in New Jersey or drive on-the-job for other reasons, such as traveling to meet clients throughout the day, you’re in a high-risk category for a motor vehicle accident. In fact, a great number of workers’ compensation claims stem from...
Man injured in fall-related construction accident
Falling from a ladder is a leading cause of injury and death in the construction field. These falls may occur due to human error (e.g., surpassing a ladder’s weight load or not securing the ladder) or ladder defects. Ladder accidents in New Jersey may easily lead to...
What are symptoms of RSI as a New Jersey workplace injury?
Whether you work in a New Jersey office building, on a construction site or in any number of other facilities, such as hospitals, factories, schools or elsewhere, your employer should provide proper training and equipment to help you stay safe on the job....
Building collapse injures 2 construction workers
Building collapses are among the top causes of work related injuries in the construction field in New Jersey. These accidents may happen due to inadequate foundations or faulty building materials. They often result in brain injuries, paralysis or even death. According...
Avoiding construction worksite injuries
The jobs construction workers perform are among the United States’ most dangerous. Of the more than 5,100 fatal work-related injuries reported for 2021, more than 900 occurred in extraction and construction occupations. A couple of tips may help workers in New Jersey...
1 dead, 4 injured in construction accident
Cranes are an integral component of many construction projects in New Jersey, but their improper assembly or use may jeopardize construction workers’ lives and safety. According to recent reports, a construction field worker was killed after being struck by a crane...
Prevalent types of scaffolding safety hazards
When job tasks require workers to operate at heights, there are many types of equipment that aid in the performance of such endeavors. Scaffolding is one example of such equipment. There are some inherent risks involved with using scaffolding, though. Addressing...