Workers’ Compensation

You can suffer an injury in any line of work. However, some professions and industries have higher rates of injuries and fatalities than others. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently published its latest fatal work injury statistics by state. The data covers...

You know better than to ever use drugs or alcohol at work. You are a safe and responsible employee. However, perhaps you use marijuana on your own time for medical purposes. Some medical professionals consider marijuana to be a less-harm alternative for chronic pain...

Under New Jersey law, an employee who sustains an injury or develops an occupational illness may be entitled to financial restitution through the employer-funded workers’ compensation program. Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to help those hurt on the job...

Workplace danger comes from many different sources. Those who drive big trucks could get hurt in a collision or while loading a trailer. Professionals working in construction could fall from a significant elevation or suffer an injury during a trenching cave-in...

People who work as service technicians or automotive mechanics must have a safe work environment. There are many hazards that are common in this industry. Garage owners should know what dangers these workers face so they can find ways to keep them safe.  Each year,...

Certain workplaces, especially in construction, have many hazards that are electrical. Knowing how to spot and avoid them can make the difference between sustaining a serious or even life-threatening injury and staying safe on the job. According to the Occupational...

Some workplace risks are industry-specific. Delivery drivers could get into a crash on the job, while office workers don't have to worry about a collision. Recognizing the unique workplace risks for your profession will be an important part of staying safe on the job....

You know that you can get workers’ comp if you get injured on the job, but what about if you're on the way to the job?  Say you're driving across the city to go to your office when someone runs a red light and hits you. Since the only reason you were driving is...

You got hurt at work and your doctor has recommended that you take a couple of days off so you can recover. Time to nurse your injuries while awaiting the arrival of your workers’ comp check, right? Well, this is exactly how things work out for some injured workers....

Everyone deserves to work in a safe and secure workplace environment so they can perform at their best, generate profits for the employer and provide for their families. No one ought to worry about getting hurt while at work. Unfortunately, workplace accidents happen....