Workers’ Compensation

Repetitive stress injuries are a major concern in almost every line of work. Just one RSI can potentially end a person's career. But what exactly are these injuries? How do they come about, and how can a person deal with them? Major issues with RSIs at work Mayo...

Most employers carry workers' compensation insurance, and it covers employees that receive injuries while on the job. Benefits often include wage replacement, medical care and disability compensation. An injured worker must file a claim to receive these benefits, and...

When you make your living working in a New Jersey clinic, hospital or another medical setting where you have to move patients, your risk of a lifting-related injury is much higher than that of the general public. Many nurses, nursing assistants, hospital porters and...

Cleaning New Jersey hotel rooms takes a severe toll on the body. If you make your living working as a hotel housekeeper, you may know that aches and pains are common in your line of work. While hotel workers of all types have a higher injury rate than service-sector...

New Jersey requires employers to carry workers' compensation insurance to ensure injured workers get the care needed after a qualified work injury. It is important to note that not all on-the-job injuries happen due to a traumatic accident. When the elements critical...

Suffering a serious injury at your workplace can be a scary time in your life. You may wonder what your doctor will say about your prospects for recovery. Many workers do not get an answer right away. With some treatment and rehabilitation, a full recovery is...

When you think of possible places you may suffer from injuries, a scaffold may not immediately come to mind. Working in construction often involves putting yourself in harm's way, and climbing up on a walkway several feet above the ground is no different. Learning...

If you work in construction, you need to familiarize yourself with the risks you face, especially when it comes to falls, trips and slips. After you fall down, you could sustain a debilitating injury that turns many facets of your life on end. Whether you have to miss...

A workplace injury can happen to anyone, no matter the job. From construction sites to office places, any workplace has the potential to cause an employee to suffer serious injuries. Workers' compensation can help an injured employee cover the costs of their injury,...

You got hurt at work and now you want your employer to help shoulder the financial responsibility of your medical treatment. It seems fairly simple. However, allowing too much time to lapse before you say anything to your employer could jeopardize your chances of...