Were You Burned at Work? Are You Entitled to Compensation?
What is the first type of accident that comes to mind when you think of workplace-related injuries? Machine entanglement? Falling objects? These are undoubtedly common types of injuries that occur in the workplace. But, did you know that burns are a significant type of workplace injury? Under New Jersey law, as long as you were… Continue reading Were You Burned at Work? Are You Entitled to Compensation?
When You Suffer Injuries from an Assault at Work
When you think of workers’ compensation benefits, you most likely think of accident claims. However, in your case, you suffered injuries from an assault at work. As far as you’re concerned, there was nothing accidental about it. Does this mean you have to look elsewhere for payment of your medical bills? What about temporary disability… Continue reading When You Suffer Injuries from an Assault at Work
Why the Odd Lot Doctrine May be Important to You
You were badly injured at work, but not deemed totally disabled. Nevertheless, you’ve already learned that you can’t ever go back to doing your old job. Yet, you don’t have the skills to do anything else. These are just a couple of considerations that might make you a candidate for total disability under the Odd… Continue reading Why the Odd Lot Doctrine May be Important to You
Can Your Workers’ Comp Claim be Denied for Intoxication?
You should know a few things about intoxication on the job. In particular, what happens if your employer thinks you are under the influence when you have a work-related accident? Can your workers’ compensation claim be denied for intoxication? The answer is maybe. It’s one thing to suspect that an employee was drunk at work.… Continue reading Can Your Workers’ Comp Claim be Denied for Intoxication?
Casual Workers not entitled to Workers’ Comp Benefits
Talk to most hard workers and they will tell you that there is absolutely nothing casual about the tediousness aspects of their tasks. Why therefore are casual workers not entitled to workers’ comp benefits? Do you even know what the term means as far as the law? Is the concept the same as an occasional… Continue reading Casual Workers not entitled to Workers’ Comp Benefits
Can you really be Permanently Disabled and Still Work?
It is a question that appears incomprehensible to many workers and employees. Can you really be permanently disabled and still work? The answer is yes. For one, under New Jersey workers’ compensation laws, not all persons found to qualify for permanent disability are totally disabled. This is an important distinction. Permanent Total Disability When most… Continue reading Can you really be Permanently Disabled and Still Work?
Amputations: Extra Money for Work Injuries
All types of work-related injuries can be significant. Many are even permanent in nature and character. What about amputations? Did you know there is extra money designated for work injuries that involve amputation? What is an Amputation? Although the definition of an amputation might seem somewhat obvious, workers’ compensation guidelines are very particular considering the… Continue reading Amputations: Extra Money for Work Injuries
HIPPA Regulations and Workers’ Compensation
If you have received medical treatment, you have most likely acknowledged receipt of documentation involving HIPAA regulations. What exactly does this mean? Additionally, are there different standards for HIPAA regulations and workers’ compensation claims? What is HIPAA? The acronym HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. The purpose of the… Continue reading HIPPA Regulations and Workers’ Compensation
No Workers Comp Benefits for Fall in Business Lobby
In a recent unpublished opinion of the New Jersey Appellate Division, the court ruled against a worker who fell in the lobby of her employer’s building. Burke v. Investors Bank, No. A-1551-13T1, (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Mar. 16, 2015) states that there were no workers compensation benefits due for the injuries resulting from this… Continue reading No Workers Comp Benefits for Fall in Business Lobby
What happens if a Loved One dies due to a Work Accident?
Just a few weeks ago, the news reported that a construction worker died in an unusual work-related accident in Jersey City. A tape measure fell from a height of over fifty feet and landed on the decedent’s head. The impact was severe enough to kill him. The deceased worker left behind a wife and children.… Continue reading What happens if a Loved One dies due to a Work Accident?
