Workers’ Compensation

After a workplace injury, your doctor may recommend medication, physical therapy or even surgery. You may wonder whether workers' compensation will cover that treatment. In New Jersey, workers' compensation generally covers necessary and reasonable medical treatment...

A shoulder injury can make lifting, reaching and other job duties painful or impossible. If the injury happened at work, you may wonder whether workers’ compensation covers your medical care and lost wages. In New Jersey, coverage may apply to both sudden injuries and...

After a workplace injury, many workers want care from a physician they know and trust. In New Jersey workers' compensation cases, the short answer is usually no – the employer or its insurance carrier generally controls which providers the injured worker may see. If a...

An injured New Jersey construction worker may have a workers' compensation claim and a claim against another negligent party after a job site injury. Workers’ comp benefits come through the employer, while a separate claim may allow recovery from a third party whose...

Repetitive stress injuries can develop slowly, which can make workers’ compensation claims harder to prove. Conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome or tendon damage may come from months of repeated lifting, typing, gripping or using vibrating tools rather than a...

In one of his final acts before leaving office this January, Gov. Phil Murphy signed the New Jersey First Responders Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Protection Act. The law provides protections to paid first responders who have been diagnosed with work-related PTSD who...

If your hands or wrists have started tingling after a workday, you may wonder whether it is simply fatigue or the beginning of something more serious. Carpal tunnel syndrome often develops gradually, making it easy to overlook the early warning signs. When repetitive...

If you suffer an injury at work, you should tell your employer as soon as possible. In most cases, your employer should then report the incident and start the workers' compensation process. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. Whether due to a misunderstanding,...

Back injuries are some of the most common problems that workers can face. They can occur when the employee is lifting, bending, falling, twisting or performing repeated tasks. The injuries range from minor strained muscles to much worse conditions like irritated...

The commute to and from work every day is typically one of the busiest times on the road. Rush hour brings much higher traffic levels, and many drivers are stressed or in a hurry as they try to get to work on time. All of this can contribute to serious car accidents....