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....
Workers’ Compensation
Evidence needed to prove your workers’ compensation claim
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....
What risks do nurses face at work?
If you work as a nurse, you are probably worried about picking up an infection. As hospitals are where people go when they have an illness, the chance of you catching something is higher than average. Patients can threaten you in more direct ways, too, though. Some...
Watch out for these hazards that could cause foot injuries
When you’re at work, it’s always best to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment that you’ve been told is required for your job. You need to be aware of slip-and-fall hazards, sharp areas on the ground and objects that could pierce the skin or cause...
Hand injuries are a risk to workers in all industries
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...
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...