Workers’ Compensation

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...

If you work at an outdoor construction site, you are no stranger to trenches. After all, you rely on trenches to build foundations, run cables and install pipes. You may even use a trench to remove groundwater from beneath your worksite. While trenches are necessary,...

After you sustain an injury on the job, you could receive workers' compensation benefits as you recover. There are several different kinds of benefits you may receive. The State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development says that workers'...

For most personal injury claims, determining who is at fault for the claimant's injuries matters. However, workers' compensation is different. Does fault matter in workers' compensation? Workers' compensation and fault New Jersey workers' compensation is a no-fault...

Getting hurt at work may result in feelings of embarrassment or concerns about keeping your job. You may worry that your employer, frustrated with the situation, will let you go or take disciplinary action. Even though you may not want to tell your employer what...