Unexpectedly losing a loved one is never easy, but it can be especially difficult when your loved one was your family’s primary financial supporter. Simply surviving often becomes a priority, which makes it difficult to fully grieve or come to terms with the death....
Workplace Accidents
You are probably at risk for a workplace injury
Whether working outside, in an office or a health care setting, virtually every worker in New Jersey is at risk for a workplace injury, illness or fatality. The statistics on workplace accidents are not encouraging, either. In 2018 alone, nearly three million people...
2018 Data Show Rise In New Jersey Workplace Deaths
Statistics and data can tell us a lot of useful information, especially when it comes to matters like workplace safety. Unfortunately, it can take considerable time to compile data at the state or federal levels. Because of this, workplace accident and injury...
How worker classification affects your workers’ comp eligibility
You recently took a new job working for a construction company. One day, you took a nasty tumble off a ladder, breaking your leg and causing serious back injuries. Now you’re on bed rest, unable to work. Worried about how you’re going to support your family, you file...
Solid framework is crucial for support after a loved one passes
Losing a loved one is a life-changing event. The constant support is no longer there, but day-to-day requirements remain. Getting help covering mundane matters after such a loss may be far down the list, but you could get help in maintaining some of the structure you...
Many common workplace injuries are preventable
The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that in the United States, a worker is injured every seven seconds, which translates to 510 an hour, 12,600 per day, 88,500 per week and 4.6 million every year.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says worker deaths from falls...
Postal Service continues to fight decade-old EEOC ruling
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has refused to settle nearly 28,000 claims from injured workers 11 years after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ruled it illegally fired or discriminated against disabled employees, according to ProPublica.The EEOC...
MSDs account for most workplace injuries
Across the United States every day, thousands upon thousands of workers are in pain owing to aggravated or strained muscles, nerves, discs, tendons, ligaments or blood vessels.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are the largest...
What are the most dangerous jobs in America?
When you think about dangerous situations, you might think about walking alone at night or driving in bad weather. The reality for thousands of Americans is they face danger every single day, simply by going to work.New information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
What happens if my workers’ comp claim gets denied?
No one plans to suffer an injury at work, but sometimes accidents happen. Thankfully, New Jersey law requires businesses to offer workers’ compensation insurance to help keep employees financially afloat while they recover. But what happens if your workers’ comp claim...