When you are injured while working, you can be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. Your employer's insurance company should compensate you for your injury. However, this is not always the case. 131,734 work-related accidents were reported in 2021 in New...
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When work exacerbates a preexisting condition
When most people hear the term “occupational injury,” they think of injuries that occur as a result of onsite accidents. While work-related accidents are unquestionably problematic, they are not the only kind of occupational injury that can affect hard-working people...
Can you get workers’ comp for injuries sustained remotely?
Over the past few years, working remotely and working in hybrid positions has become far more normalized than at any other point in U.S. history. As a result, millions of Americans either no longer work at traditional job sites, or only do so some of the time....
More action taken against Amazon for unsafe warehouse conditions
Last fall, we discussed the investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) into four fatalities at Amazon warehouses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania during the summer. Three of the four victims worked at locations in New Jersey. Now OSHA and...
3 tips for outdoor workers during winter months
Outdoor temperatures can be frigid in New Jersey during winter. People who are working in these conditions should be prepared for each shift. There are some important safety considerations that can't be bypassed if you’re out working in the cold. One of the most...
When can your workers’ compensation claim be denied?
A good number of workers' compensation claims do not sail through due to various reasons. For the affected individuals, it means paying any medical expenses out-of-pocket, not to mention the wages missed as they recuperate from their injuries. It helps to understand...
When a third party is responsible for your workplace accident
Not all work accidents arise from unsafe conditions at the workplace or a worker's mistake. In some cases, a third party may be partly or wholly responsible. For instance, a defective product may be behind a workplace accident, as can a negligent contractor or a...
4 common questions about workers’ compensation
Workers’ compensation is a confusing benefit that many workers are eligible for. If you were injured at work, you may hesitate from filing a claim. You may be delaying your workers’ comp claim because you don’t know enough about the process. Here are several...
2 ways repetitive stress injuries can affect job performance
The job that you work can hurt your body, especially if you have done the same job for years. Employees in professions ranging from office support staff to commercial drivers can develop repetitive stress injuries from doing the same job task over an extended period...
How can the right clothing reduce the need for workers’ comp?
When you work for an employer, they are expected to do what they can to keep you safe. Obviously, there are reasonable limits, as if they were to wrap you in cotton wool, nothing would get done. One of the safety measures that is easy and relatively cheap for...