Workers’ Compensation

Many New Jersey residents work construction in one form or another. It can range from being an individual who does local contracting, maintenance crews and those who work on major building projects. With these types of physically and mentally demanding jobs, there are...

Nursing is an honorable profession and an occupation that many young adults in New Jersey with families choose to pursue. It may come as a surprise to learn that occupational injuries are common in the nursing industry. These injured workers might ultimately decide to...

It might not seem like it, but every job has its own dangers. Those who work in a warehouse can be susceptible to injuries related to heavy lifting and twisting, while those who work in an office setting can be hurt in a trip and fall or by repetitive motion. But the...

The initial perception of carpal tunnel syndrome often relates to office workers who type and use their hands to perform their duties. However, it can happen in other occupations. For New Jersey construction workers, certain injuries and conditions are more commonly...

One of the most frequent arguments put forth in favor of legalizing medical use of marijuana is the drug’s use to relieve chronic pain. The New Jersey Supreme Court has now added its backing to this argument by affirming a decision of the state’s intermediate court of...

Residents and businesses in New Jersey should be aware of the rights and facts regarding workers' compensation when it comes to construction jobs. Missing work, as well as recovering costs from medical bills, might be on your mind. According to OHS, Occupational...

If you work in the construction industry in New Jersey, you are bound to come into contact with power tools. Even if you don’t use power tools yourself, you probably work near them at some point during your day. Here are some of the most common power tool injuries...

Those who work in the construction business know that their jobs are dangerous. For example, New Jersey residents who work in highway construction frequently expose themselves to the danger of getting hit by a vehicle. Heavy equipment and large falling objects,...

Workers in New Jersey understand the dangers of the many labor-based jobs they work. Though vital to developing New Jersey’s infrastructure and daily function, many of these jobs place workers in dangerous positions. The inherent risk in these jobs is what prompted...