If you are working and suffer a head injury, you could go through many months or years of pain and suffering. A serious head injury may impact your ability to work or do your job. You may lose the ability to work completely in some cases. That’s why it’s important to...
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Carpal tunnel syndrome and workers’ compensation
What do office workers and manual laborers have in common? Answer: Repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. These types of work-related injuries usually don't qualify as a personal injury lawsuit. However, understanding your rights under your state's...
What are the top job risks for hospital workers?
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...
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...
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...
Injuries commonly faced by workers in machine shops
Machine shop workers in New Jersey understand that their work environment is more dangerous than what many people contend with on other jobs. It is essential for these workers to stay aware and alert each day to avoid injury. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports...
Most common injuries sustained by construction workers
Construction workers in New Jersey should know that they are among the most injury-prone of all workers. Of the 3.3 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses that were reported in 2009, 9% were incurred by construction workers. This is according to the CDC,...
Construction worker suffers on-the-job injury in 20-foot fall
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched an investigation into a construction accident that happened in New Jersey. A New Jersey Department of Labor spokesperson says the incident occurred on the site of a shopping mall in Hackensack. Reportedly, a...
Workers’ injuries are prevalent during snow removal operations
Snow is a known safety hazard, and after the record snowfalls in the Northeast, safety authorities urged employers to take special care in protecting employees in New Jersey and surrounding states. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration asked everybody...
Demolition worker suffers life-threatening leg injury
Construction workers in New Jersey typically face a host of hazards during any workday, and each task has its own risks. Employers must ensure that workers are aware of any potential dangers and how to prevent injuries. Furthermore, their safety training must include...