There are many job duties that can put pressure on the shoulders. Even something as simple as reaching up to get a file off a high shelf could result in an injury. The risk of shoulder injuries is something that all employers should take very seriously. Many shoulder...
Workers’ Compensation
5 mistakes to avoid after a work accident
Every job poses some amount of risk to workers' safety. Someone who sits at a desk can get hurt by a box falling off a shelf; a construction worker can fall from scaffolding; salespeople can get into car accidents. Whatever risks you might face on the job, you could...
Workers’ compensation study explores physical therapy
When a New Jersey resident suffers an injury at work, the days and weeks that follow the physical injury may be filled with confusion and frustration. After initial medical treatment, a victim can begin to feel overwhelmed by the recovery process. As household...
Workers’ compensation: Amputation hazards
Workers in the manufacturing industry will always be at risk of suffering amputation injuries. A significant percentage of workers' compensation benefits claims filed in New Jersey and across the country involve work-related amputation injuries. Employers are...
Will workers’ compensation cover those who work from home?
Circumstances have forced many workers in New Jersey and across the country to work from home. How would the workers' compensation system of the state deal with claims for injuries suffered by employees who are telecommuting from home? The answer is that the...
Workers’ compensation: Human factors increase risk for injuries
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, falls from heights are second on the list of work-related deaths nationwide, including New Jersey. This is also reflected in workers' compensation claims, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says...
Deceased worker’s family can file workers’ compensation claim
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the police are investigating a workplace accident that claimed the life of a construction worker. The surviving family will likely be eligible for death benefits through the New Jersey workers' compensation...
Workers’ compensation claim will likely follow trench collapse
Trenches are some of the most hazardous places to work. A significant number of workers' compensation claims in New Jersey and elsewhere follow injuries or fatalities that involve cave-ins. The husband of a pregnant woman in New Jersey recently lost his life when a...
Workplace falls lead to many workers’ compensation claims
One thing about work-related falls is that the severity of the injuries does not depend on the height of the fall. While New Jersey workers wear personal protective equipment when they work in elevated areas, no PPE can protect a worker who slips or trips and...
Workers’ compensation eligibility not affected by OSHA findings
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced the outcome of an investigation into a 2019 workplace accident that caused serious injuries to an employee of a New Jersey aluminum manufacturer. Although investigators found evidence of employer...