If you work a job where you use your hands regularly, suffering an injury to them could end up ending your career. Unfortunately, hand injuries are common in workplaces in America, because there are many different hazards that people may be exposed to. Common hand and...
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Does fault matter in a workers’ compensation case?
You didn’t intend to get hurt at work, of course, but you recognize that it was your own error that led to the accident. Maybe you were told to use a handcart to move something heavy, for instance, but you thought it would be quicker to just pick it up. As you did,...
3 types of disability benefits via workers’ compensation in New Jersey
When you’ve been injured on the job, you have every right to be concerned about your future. After all, the bills don’t stop coming in just because you’re not working. Fortunately, New Jersey’s workers’ compensation system offers three different types of cash benefits...
First responders and others can seek workers’ compensation for job-related trauma
Different jobs expose people to different workplace dangers. People who work in retail could get hurt when customers become violent with each other during a holiday sale or if there’s an armed robbery. A pizza delivery driver could get hurt in a car crash. First...
Can I claim workers’ compensation if the accident was my fault?
When working for someone else, there is always the worry you do something that will upset them and lose your job. It could lead you to hide incidents from your boss. If you try to hide an event that injures you, the consequences could be far worse than you fear. You...
The most common workers’ compensation fears addressed
If you have been injured in the workplace, you may, like other injured workers, be hesitant or fearful about making a workers' compensation claim, even if you have suffered financial damages. There are many reasons why you may not want to file a workers' compensation...
Do office workers qualify for workers’ comp?
It is not only New Jersey construction workers who get injured on the job. Thousands of office workers suffer from workplace accidents every year. Anything could cause an accident, from a puddle on the floor to a poorly designed workstation. What are the most common...
How to stay safe while working outside
New Jersey workers who perform tasks outdoors during the winter months may be exposed to cold temperatures, ice and other hazards. Employers are required to take reasonable steps to help protect their workers from getting frostbite, slipping on an icy surface or...
How do workers’ compensation and insurance claims work?
Some jobs require New Jersey employees to get behind the wheel. They may drive their personal vehicles or company cars, and they do so on the clock. As much as a worker may hope for a stress-free day, things might go wrong on the road. Even a minor collision could...
Does workers’ compensation cover burn injuries?
Burn injuries could take place in many workplaces, and thousands of people suffer burns while on the job annually. The burns could be severe, leading to a stay in a New Jersey hospital. An unexpected injury might also bring forth other unfortunate consequences. Unable...