Some professionals spend a significant amount of time in a vehicle every day. Delivery specialists, taxi drivers and countless others have to travel and motor vehicle to perform their jobs. Plenty of other professionals occasionally drive for work. Many professionals...
Getting hurt at work can lead to a number of frustrating challenges. People may miss days or even weeks of work. They may require expensive medical care to recover from their work injuries. Most employees are aware of workers' compensation benefits. They know their...
Some pregnant people feel great throughout their pregnancies, and their evolving condition doesn’t affect their work in any meaningful way. Others experience sickness and increased injury risk as a result of their pregnancy symptoms. Pregnant workers in New Jersey...
When a worker in New Jersey gets hurt on the job, they face numerous challenges. They may need medical care and time away from their job as they heal. Thankfully, the workers' compensation program helps connect employees with the support they need while recovering...
Injured employees and those with job-acquired illnesses typically qualify for two main types of benefits. They can request disability benefits if they become unable to work because of their medical challenges. They can also request medical benefits that can pay for...
Work injuries range from burns and cuts to brain injuries. Many of those injuries may result in a full recovery if the employee receives proper treatment and job accommodations after their initial injury. Broken bones or fractures developed on the job are somewhat...
A medical doctor or physician can play an important role in a workers' compensation claim. They can help establish whether a condition is truly the result of someone's employment. They may also recommend certain forms of treatment and on-the-job accommodations to help...
There are a host of medical conditions associated with different types of jobs. People tend to think of office work as relatively safe. While there are numerous job hazards in an office setting, the only one that people regularly acknowledge is carpal tunnel syndrome....
Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to help protect citizens from harm. They chase down criminals and respond to emergencies as part of their job description. So, obviously, their jobs are inherently risky. Therefore, when an injury strikes,...
Workers' compensation coverage is a requirement for most New Jersey employers. Workers shouldn't have to worry about medical costs if they get hurt on the job or develop a medical condition related to their job tasks. Workers' compensation coverage can help pay for...