If you work in a Bergen County warehouse, you are probably required to lift anywhere from 50 to 100 pounds on a regular basis. This kind of repetitive work can take its toll and one of the most common injuries we see here at Attorneys at...
Year: 2016
What you post on social media could hurt your workers’ comp claim
For many people in New Jersey, social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and MySpace are part of their daily routine. These sites enable people to post photos and messages about their activities, but they can also be used to deny a workers’ compensation claim. For...
Are you suffering from PTSD due to workplace trauma?
Violence, excessive bullying or harassment, or a natural disaster that occurs at your workplace in Bergen County can be a traumatic event that affects you emotionally and mentally. Perhaps you are struggling to concentrate on daily tasks or you find yourself reliving...
Scaffold collapse blamed for work accident in water tower
Any workplace environment in Bergen County can become the scene of an accident, but there are some jobs that are considered more dangerous than others. The U.S. Department of Labor points out that construction workers often suffer serious injuries and the No. 1 cause...
Returning to work after a workplace injury or illness
As part of a workers' compensation claim, it is common for workers to take a leave of absence from work as they recover from the illness or injury. According to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, in order to be eligible for temporary...
Preventing slip and fall accidents in the workplace
Although every possible cause of an accident cannot be foreseen, employers typically take care to create a safe environment to reduce the number of injuries that occur. There are some common scenarios for which companies can implement practices to reduce some of the...
What benefits am I entitled to with permanent disability?
When you are party to an unfortunate accident at work, you might experience a significant injury that results in permanent disability. At Parisi and Gerlanc, we understand that you might be unsure as to what benefits you might be entitled to in New Jersey if you find...
The facts about asbestos and asbestosis
Prior to recognizing the dangers of asbestos, it was commonly used in a wide variety of products. This is why many workers in New Jersey are still exposed to it on a regular basis, which might lead to health problems. According to the Occupational Safety and Health...
How much worker’s comp is a lost limb worth in New Jersey?
A workplace injury resulting in an amputation most likely qualifies you for workers' compensation. The amount you receive depends on the state in which you work, as well as which appendage/appendages were lost. According to ProPublica, New Jersey workers' compensation...
Protection from retaliation for a workers’ compensation claim
When an employee is injured on the job, he or she is entitled to file a workers' compensation claim in New Jersey. The Workers' Compensation Statute in New Jersey details the law surrounding workers' compensation and includes a provision protecting workers from any...