When New Jersey workers are injured on the job, the state’s workers’ compensation program can provide benefits to pay for their medical care and rehabilitation. Given the high cost of medical care, this is important, but these are not the only costs that come with a workplace injury. If the injury is bad enough that the worker needs medical help and rehabilitation, the worker will...
The world is ever changing. While change is considered to be a positive thing, some changes occur so quickly that it is challenging to adapt to them. Consider the sudden switch to working from home. While many individuals in New Jersey have worked remotely at some point, the reality is that employers are faced with new challenges when allowing the work environment to encompasses home offices....
Workers’ compensation, also known as, workers’ comp, protect construction workers who are injured while on their worksite. Workers’ comp laws serve an important function to help injured construction workers get back to a sense of normalcy, which is important because construction sites are extremely dangerous. For example, a New Jersey construction worker was recently trapped in dirt and debris...
Nursing assistants are valuable members of a medical staff. These hard-working individuals do a variety of tasks in medical and nursing facilities. Their jobs help residents of nursing homes, care facilities, hospitals, and clinics. Because of the many different jobs a nursing assistant needs to do every day they are at an increased risk of injury.
Nurses aides provide a variety of care to...
Workers’ compensation is an important form of financial support for New Jersey residents who get hurt on the job. The process for securing workers’ compensation benefits is specific and for many getting help from a legal professional is a good way to prepare a strong application. Readers should be aware, however, that not all applications for workers’ compensation are accepted. Some are...
Climbing high ladders and lifting heavy loads for a living can lead to painful workplace injuries. But sometimes the conditions and repetitive motions involved with a desk job can be the reason a lingering pain kept you awake all night.
If you believe you might be suffering from a repetitive strain injury (RSI), then it’s best to act fast. It’s also important to note that a workers’ comp...
Medical treatments for work-related injuries evolve over time. Consistent with the national trend toward validating medical marijuana, a New Jersey appellate court ruled that an employer must reimburse an injured construction worker for the costs of medical marijuana used to treat a work-related injury under the state’s workers’ compensation law.
The 28-year-old worker was injured at a...
Firefighters have a noble occupation. Whether it’s saving people from burning buildings, damaged cars or overdoses, many put their time and lives on the line to assist their communities.
However, these daily acts of bravery can take a toll on their mental health. According to Reuters, nearly half of U.S. firefighters experience burnout and mental health problems that stem from long...
Workers’ compensation benefits are vital benefits for many injured workers and their families to help guide them through the recovery process as they recover from injuries suffered on-the-job. Workers’ compensation benefits can also help spouses and children who have suffered the loss of their spouse or parent at work. As a result, it is important for injured workers and their families to be...
As New Jersey residents are aware, extreme temperatures rarely affect their work schedule. Regardless of whether the temperature is sub zero or topping 100 degrees, work must continue and a living must be made. In fact, there are some occupations there find themselves swamped during the winter season, such as snow shoveling, clearing snow from roofs and snow blowing. Even those who are not in...
