Workers’ Compensation

Workers' compensation is a system and insurance. The state runs the system, and your employer carries the insurance. They can buy a policy through a private insurer. When you have an injury, you and your employer must follow the rules set by the state for how to...

Construction work often includes many situations that put you in dangerous places, such as walking on a scaffold several feet above the ground. When other workers or unsafe environments interfere with your work, a serious issue can occur. Learning more about how...

Working in the medical field is valuable, but there are also risks. When you think of work-related hazards, you may think about slips and falls, but you can also face serious injuries or illnesses due to improper sharps disposal. According to the FDA, there is a...

Construction workers are the most likely to experience fatal and non-fatal injuries. In fact, struck-by injuries are the most common cause of non-fatal injuries for construction workers, explains the CDC. If you work in the construction industry, it is up to your...

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects office workers, cashiers, hairstylists, assembly line workers and anyone who performs repetitive motion tasks. According to the National Library of Medicine, carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to compression on the median nerve. If you...

Slip and fall accidents are among the most common causes of injuries in the United States. According to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and falls result in most workers' compensation claims. Within this group, construction workers rank most likely to suffer...

Workers' compensation benefits can supplement your income when you suffer a work-related injury in New Jersey. However, to utilize your benefits, you must first file a claim with your employer. If your employer denies your claim, you may feel uncertain and frustrated....

After suffering from an injury, it is important to understand what your healing trajectory may look like. It is also important to map out your potential return to work. After all, you want to return as quickly and efficiently as possible, without doing any harm to...

If you have experienced an injury due to the nature of your job, you may be eligible for payment for lost wages, medical expenses and more through your employers’ workers’ compensation insurance policy. Unfortunately, an insurance provider may not approve your claim...

Workers’ compensation provides you with protection for work injuries. You know through this program you can expect benefits, specifically medical coverage. According to the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, all claims get medical...