Warehouses help transport goods and services used around the country. Workers are often paid well – but the job has its dangers. Warehouse workers who suffer from injuries while working may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, such as lost wage payments and...
While you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits after suffering a work-related injury or illness, it is essential to understand how things work to ensure a smooth experience. The claims process is more complex than you may think, as it involves strict...
Workplace head injuries in New Jersey can lead to concussions. Concussions in the workplace happen by falls, following objects, getting hit in the head or work-related motor vehicle accidents. Concussions are complex and can lead to lost time from work. That is why it...
Chronic injury to workers is a growing problem that seems to be ignored. Amazon, one of the most prominent online retailers in the nation, could be contributing to the issue. However, they seem to have one problem with physical damage to their workforce, putting...
In New Jersey, workers who have experienced a slip, trip or fall injury are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. These injuries can be severe, and employees need to understand how to navigate workers' compensation to get the compensation they deserve for...
Interrogatories are written interviews that are required after filing certain workers' compensation cases in New Jersey. These questions are needed to obtain additional information about the specific details of a case. Every workplace injury is different and may...
Getting injured in New Jersey while you're at work may make it challenging to perform your job duties correctly. In addition, you may require medical care and rehabilitation. Navigating through this process can be easier when you understand how workers' compensation...
Your workplace is dangerous -- even if you don't know it.According to the National Safety Council, someone is injured on the job every seven seconds of the day. Workers in the service industry, transportation, manufacturing, maintenance and construction tend to fare...
Safety is a concern for New Jersey workers in the construction industry. Since construction is one of the riskiest occupations for injuries and death, workers' compensation benefits can be key to people getting the medical care they need and making ends meet.A new...
An increasing number of people in New Jersey are working in the warehouse industry, especially as online shopping fuels ever more expansion of warehouse space. Amazon alone controls over 150 million square feet of warehouse area around the world, and a growing number...