A hospital is a medical facility with countless possible sources of injury. The nurse or phlebotomist could poke themselves with a needle used to draw blood from a patient or administer medication. They could have environmental exposure to dangerous chemicals or...
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Do you qualify for temporary total disability?
If you've been injured on the job in New Jersey, you've likely filed for worker's compensation benefits. These benefits are there to help people who have been injured pay for their medical bills, other medical-related expenses and lost wages throughout the healing...
Is hearing loss a workplace injury in New Jersey?
New Jersey recognizes hearing loss as a workplace injury, but there is a certain process that employees need to go through in order to qualify for compensation. Employers also have to notify employees in writing that they must take an audiometric test and explain the...
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...
Do I get workers comp if I’m injured by a coworker?
Most employees spend the majority of their hours on the job around their coworkers. While there is a level of camaraderie that comes with this, it also opens up the possibility for you to suffer injury at the hands of a negligent coworker. Fortunately, you can still...
Understanding the causes of workplace foot injuries
Many workers in New Jersey have jobs that require them to be on their feet for nearly their entire shift. This kind of work can expose workers to many different types of foot injuries that also affect other parts of the body. Workers in some jobs may be exposed to...
Your frequent migraines may be from a workplace accident
Many workplace accidents in New Jersey result in concussions, and the lasting impact of these brain injuries can cause persistent migraines. If an injured worker does not take the time to recover from a concussion or suffers back-to-back concussions, he or she may not...