Workers’ Compensation

New Jersey residents who have suffered injuries while on the job have every right to wonder what options they have when it comes to seeking compensation for their losses. Most employers are required to provide workers' compensation insurance which can cover a great...

Quite a few people in New Jersey and elsewhere have the opportunity to work from home either full or part-time. This can be a wonderful thing for one's family and other life commitments. What happens, though, if a telecommuter gets hurt while on the job or suffers a...

It does not matter where one is employed, every work environment has potential hazards -- some more than others. Those in New Jersey and elsewhere who suffer injuries while on the job may have the ability to utilize workers' compensation benefits in order to get the...

Another one of New Jersey's finest lost his life in a tragic crash on Route 55. This incident reportedly occurred the evening of Dec. 5. As the victim was on duty when the collision occurred, his surviving family members may be entitled to workers' compensation death...

Numerous employees in New Jersey and elsewhere experience back injuries while working. Some individuals may only require rest, pain medication and rehabilitation in order to recover, while others may require more extensive treatments or life-long care. When injuries...

A New Jersey police officer was recently hurt while was attempting to help those involved in a serious car accident. This incident occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 15, in Union County. As the officer was on-duty when the injuries occurred, he or...

A New Jersey man who was working at a construction site was recently injured in an explosion. This incident is said to have occurred Sept. 7, in Egg Harbor Township. He was the only employee injured in the event. Per state laws, he may file workers' compensation...

Construction accidents in New Jersey can arise from a variety of sources. Falls, dropped tools, cranes, overhead power lines, motor vehicles, scaffolding, as well as the use of heavy machinery and equipment are among the most common sources. However, other dangers...

Those who work in construction in New jersey may relish being able to work outdoors rather than be trapped inside an office. However, this line of work can also be very physically demanding and certainly dangerous. When construction workers are injured on the job,...

As New Jersey readers know, the summer months usher in higher temperatures that affect every individual who works outside. As temperatures climb, employers should be making every effort to ensure that workers are as safe as possible while outside in the heat and...