Some workplace hazards are industry-specific. Certain professionals are particularly vulnerable to a fall from an elevation. Construction professionals and window washers often do their jobs multiple stories above ground level and could suffer devastating injuries if...
Workers' compensation extends several important protections to employees. Workers can receive medical benefits to cover their care costs. Workers' compensation also provides disability benefits. In scenarios where workers need to take a leave of absence to heal,...
Violence in the workplace has always been a safety issue. However, recent years have seen a slow but alarming increase in violent workplace statistics. Even those who expect a safe work environment may face violence at work due to co-worker or customer instability....
Some professionals spend a significant amount of time in a vehicle every day. Delivery specialists, taxi drivers and countless others have to travel and motor vehicle to perform their jobs. Plenty of other professionals occasionally drive for work. Many professionals...
Getting hurt at work can lead to a number of frustrating challenges. People may miss days or even weeks of work. They may require expensive medical care to recover from their work injuries. Most employees are aware of workers' compensation benefits. They know their...
Some pregnant people feel great throughout their pregnancies, and their evolving condition doesn’t affect their work in any meaningful way. Others experience sickness and increased injury risk as a result of their pregnancy symptoms. Pregnant workers in New Jersey...
When a worker in New Jersey gets hurt on the job, they face numerous challenges. They may need medical care and time away from their job as they heal. Thankfully, the workers' compensation program helps connect employees with the support they need while recovering...
Injured employees and those with job-acquired illnesses typically qualify for two main types of benefits. They can request disability benefits if they become unable to work because of their medical challenges. They can also request medical benefits that can pay for...
Work injuries range from burns and cuts to brain injuries. Many of those injuries may result in a full recovery if the employee receives proper treatment and job accommodations after their initial injury. Broken bones or fractures developed on the job are somewhat...
A medical doctor or physician can play an important role in a workers' compensation claim. They can help establish whether a condition is truly the result of someone's employment. They may also recommend certain forms of treatment and on-the-job accommodations to help...