When most people hear that someone tore their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), they think of sports figures on the playing field holding their knees and writhing in pain. But it is not uncommon to get a torn ACL in a workplace fall. Two sets of ligaments tether the...
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4 common dangers when working in a warehouse
Warehouse workers are often paid well. While the job is essential, the high pay rate may be because warehouses are a lot more dangerous than people think. Workers suffer many common kinds of injuries in warehouses. Here’s what can happen: 1. Forklifts Forklifts are...
How the ‘ABC test’ could affect your right to seek workers’ comp
Unfortunately, not everyone in Hackensack who sustains an orthopedic injury at work can get workers' compensation. If you are an independent contractor, your employer does not have to provide workers' comp insurance coverage. In New Jersey, only direct-hire employees...
Why do insurance companies deny workers’ compensation claims
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...
3 kinds of orthopedic injuries commonly suffered in the workplace
When most people think about orthopedic injuries, they usually picture breaking a bone. Of course, fractures are among the most common orthopedic injuries, but others don’t involve breaking a bone. Since most occupations involve movement, orthopedic injuries are a...
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...
What should you know about work-related shoulder injuries?
People in every industry are at risk of shoulder injuries. Even office workers can have issues with their shoulders because of the nature of their work. It’s crucial that all workers do what they can to protect their shoulders. Employers must ensure they provide...
2 reasons office workers may develop orthopedic injuries
People often think of office work as safe, and that is true from a certain perspective. Office workers typically don't have to handle heavy machinery like those who work in a manufacturing facility. They do their job in one setting most of the time, which means they...
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...