Workers’ Compensation

When you get hurt at work or while performing your job duties, you almost certainly have the right to seek and obtain workers’ compensation. It really is just that simple. However, so many injured employees do not get the benefits they are due. Employers dislike...

The “going and coming rule” is a general doctrine that applies to workers’ comp cases. It helps to define when someone can qualify for workers’ compensation and when they may not. Specifically, this rule relates to car accidents. Generally speaking, workers are not...

There are potential job-related hazards associated with every profession. Construction workers frequently suffer harm as a result of falls, while nurses experience back injuries at a shocking rate due to the need to lift patients.  These sources of harm are relatively...

Firefighters are real-life heroes, facing unimaginable challenges daily. While their bravery and dedication are unquestionable, the nature of their profession exposes them to a wide range of workplace accidents and hazards. To understand the most prevalent accidents...

Suffering from an injury while working can be disastrous. Many employees fear that their injuries may make them ineligible to continue working, which could greatly hurt their lives. Injured workers should be aware that their injuries may make them eligible for...

People make mistakes at work all the time. Unfortunately for some workers, mistakes can lead to injuries. Perhaps a worker might set a ladder up at the wrong angle and then slip and fall when the ladder tips. Or perhaps a worker is in a rush, trying to get things done...

If you are injured while in the line of duty, you should report the injury to your employer or anyone in authority. Your employer will report the case to their insurance company who will direct you to a medical provider upon accepting the claim. However, your process...

Whether you’ve filed a workers’ compensation claim, are planning to file a personal injury lawsuit or you’re in a position to seek both workers comp benefits and personal injury damages, it’s important to stay off of social media until your legal situation is fully...

You can sustain injuries outside your workplace, possibly when commuting to or from it. So, will workers' compensation cover you in such an instance? According to New Jersey's going and coming rule, employment is deemed to commence when an employee arrives at the...

Employees often understand that New Jersey workers' compensation exists to protect them, but they don't really know how those benefits work. They might recognize they can make a claim if they get hurt because of an equipment malfunction or a similar incident on the...