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...
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Workplace Accidents
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...
What are the benefits of hiring a workers’ comp attorney?
At first glance, the workers’ compensation process may seem pretty straightforward. As an employee, if you get injured while at work, you know you’re entitled to compensation for your medical bills and time off work. You file a claim, and the rest should be pretty...
Can I see my own doctor for workers’ compensation care?
If you work in a physically demanding industry, a workplace accident can leave you seriously injured. Your employer’s workers’ compensation benefits can cover the cost of medical care and lost wages. But do you have to use the doctor your employer requests? Recovering...
Governor Murphy is cracking down on worker misclassification
Worker misclassification has been a growing problem in New Jersey in recent years – especially since the influx of gig economy jobs. More and more members of the workforce are labeled as contractors, even when such workers meet the legal definition of employees. When...