It is natural to make plans for the things you want to do when you get off work in Bergen. However, a workplace injury could upset more than one evening’s activities, especially if your back is affected. At , our team often answers...
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Workplace Accidents
What does a workers’ comp insurance investigator want to know?
Your New Jersey employer is required by law to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Like any type of insurance, after a claim is made, the company investigates the circumstances that led to the injury. According to the FHM Insurance Company, an investigator uncovers...
Burn injuries: hazards and outcomes
Regardless of what profession you work in, one on-the-job injury that you are not exempt from is a burn. Your New Jersey workplace should have safety measures in place to minimize your risk, from providing personal protective equipment such as gloves and eyewear to...
Biopharmaceutical workplace hazards: dangerous drugs
People who work to produce life-saving medications may enjoy job satisfaction that is not common to other fields. As Choose: New Jersey points out, because the state is known for its significant contributions to the biopharmaceutical industry, thousands of residents...
What is your workplace injury costing you?
Sustaining a serious injury while you are at your workplace in New Jersey leads to lost time on the job, lost wages and often a permanent loss of health. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, workers’ compensation programs are...
Temporary work—full protection
As a temporary worker in New Jersey, because you may spend a limited amount of time on any given job, employers may be tempted to forgo some of the safety training and protection you should receive. We at understand that, regardless of the...
A desk job could raise your risk of death
People in New Jersey may be aware of the discomfort that comes from sitting at a desk in front of a computer all day. Even with an ergonomic computer keyboard and desk chair, an office worker may be at risk for injuries and long-term complications if other factors are...
What is the Second Injury Fund?
As you may have discovered when you started receiving workers’ compensation benefits in New Jersey, there is a limit on how long these payments will last. If you have suffered an injury that has made it impossible to work, you may be concerned about what you...
New Jersey work-related health problems
Even the most seemingly benign workplace in Bergen County may put a worker in harm’s way. Whether someone lifts heavy loads or sits at a desk, for example, the spine is at risk for serious issues. The U.S. Department of Labor gathers the statistics for all...
Protecting yourself from a lifting injury
If you work in a Bergen County warehouse, you are probably required to lift anywhere from 50 to 100 pounds on a regular basis. This kind of repetitive work can take its toll and one of the most common injuries we see here at Attorneys at...