Workers’ Compensation

In New Jersey and across the United States, health care workers are an integral part of the workforce. Often, their contribution is relatively unsung. Since early 2020, however, they have gained a newfound appreciation for the vital part they play in society. Now, a...

Depending on the occupation, being on the job can mean performing physical activity that puts a strain on a particular part of the body. Some of the most common injuries that occur in many professions affect the back and spine. Whether it is from a single traumatic...

If workers are injured on the job, they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. This includes injuries such as broken bones, exposure to chemicals and damage to the worker’s neck or back. Although repetitive motion injuries are common in workplaces, many...

New Jersey healthcare workers provide an invaluable service. In the past, that might not have been as greatly appreciated as it is now, nor might it have gotten the attention it deserved. However, with the recent societal circumstances radically changing the everyday...

Workers' compensation is an insurance program that provides benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. These include medical benefits, permanent and temporary total benefits and permanent partial benefits. In New Jersey, this program includes...

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...