Depending on your profession, you may need to use a ladder to complete various tasks. For example, roofers and painters use ladders almost every day of the week.Even if you've been safely using a ladder for many years, you could still make a mistake that causes an...
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5 injured on the job in confined space — only 3 survive
Confined space and hazardous gases pose deadly risks to workers in New Jersey and other states. Both these hazards are covered by the safety regulations prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. However, noncompliance is more common than what...
What do I do if my claim is denied?
Here at Parisi and Gerlanc, people often ask us about their rights after their workers' compensation claim is denied. Insurance companies find many reasons to deny a claim for benefits. There are typically two main categories for the denial: either your injury or...
Considering workers’ compensation medical care coverage rules
According to recent research by the Workers Compensation Research Institute, injured workers from New York are increasing costs to employers by coming to New Jersey for treatment at ambulatory centers. The number of workers travelling to New Jersey for treatment is on...
Recent high court ruling highlights importance of workers’ comp claim notification
We previously wrote about a recent ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court which held that employers who have multiple workers’ compensation insurance carriers may not select which insurance carrier is responsible for paying an injured worker’s claim.The...
MA high court ruling provides additional assurance of coverage for injured workers
A recent ruling by the Massachusetts Supreme Court, while dealing with a dispute between how workers’ comp co-insurers pay out claims in situations where not all insurers were provided claim notification has positive implications for injured workers.The ruling...