Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claims: Understanding Your Options After an Injury

Getting hurt can turn your life upside down in an instant. Medical bills pile up, you miss work, and recovery takes longer than expected. If you’re injured in New Jersey, you might have different ways to get financial help. Two main options are workers’ compensation and personal injury claims. While both can help pay your […]

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Workplace Hearing Damage: Know Your Legal Rights

Many jobs are noisy. Factories, construction sites, warehouses, and even some offices expose workers to loud sounds every day. Over time, this noise can seriously damage your hearing – sometimes permanently. Hearing loss from work is a real problem that affects thousands of people. The good news is that New Jersey law protects workers and […]

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Asbestos Exposure in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights for Long-Term Health Effects

Posted September 11th, 2025 by .

Categories: Workers Compensation.

For many years, asbestos was everywhere in American workplaces. This material was used in buildings, construction, and manufacturing because it didn’t burn and could handle extreme heat. Companies loved it for insulation, floor tiles, roofing, and countless other products. But we now know the truth: asbestos is extremely dangerous. Breathing in asbestos fibers can cause […]

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Jersey City Construction Site Accidents: What Workers Should Do Immediately

Posted September 9th, 2025 by .

Categories: Workers Compensation.

Construction work is one of the most dangerous jobs in America. Every day, workers in Jersey City face serious risks from heavy equipment, dangerous heights, and powerful tools. Even the most careful and experienced workers can get hurt on the job. When a construction accident happens, knowing what to do in those first few minutes […]

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Can You Be Fired For Getting Hurt on The Job?

Posted July 19th, 2021 by .

Categories: Workers Compensation.

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Suppose you get injured while on the job; your life can change in a moment! Whether your injury is due to chronic pain or medically prescribed restrictions, a work-related accident can render you temporarily or permanently disabled, preventing you from earning a living. Workers who have been injured and their employers often wonder, “can you […]

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What Qualifies As Workers’ Compensation?

Posted July 18th, 2021 by .

Categories: Workers Compensation.

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Union City, New Jersey, is known for its numerous businesses. At the core of such enterprises are the workers drawn from its vast population of over 65,000. Workers are the most important component of any business, and therefore business owners have done as much as they can to make the workplaces safe or safer for […]

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Independent Workers Compensation Insurance

Posted July 17th, 2021 by .

Categories: Workers Compensation.

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If a solopreneur, independent contractor, or business owner suffers a work-related accident or illness, independent workers’ compensation insurance covers medical costs and missed earnings. This coverage ensures the self-employed can keep his company running as he/she recovers following the job accident or injury. The policies generally cost a $250 annual minimum. Is Workers’ Compensation Insurance […]

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Can You Work While On Workers’ Compensation?

Posted July 16th, 2021 by .

Categories: Workers Compensation.

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Can you work while on workers’ compensation? As you recover from your work injury, you may wish to take a second job or perform light duties to maintain your livelihood. You probably wonder whether this is legal or if you will be committing workers’ compensation fraud. If you get a job, should you inform the […]

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How to File For Workers Compensation

Posted July 15th, 2021 by .

Categories: Workers Compensation.

Work Injuries and Deliberate Intentions: What You Need to Know | The Law Offices of Anthony Carbone

If you have sustained injuries at work, you could be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, which include, but are not limited to: Medical insurance A portion of your missed earnings while you are recovering Permanent disability benefits if your condition has left you with catastrophic injuries Nonetheless, you must report your injuries and file a […]

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Who is Covered Under Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

Posted July 14th, 2021 by .

Categories: Workers Compensation.

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Workers’ compensation insurance covers employees who are hurt or ill as a result of their job. It works by providing workers with prompt medical and financial treatment for work-related accidents or illnesses to prevent employer-employee costly legal battles. How Does Workers’ Compensation Insurance Work? Workers’ compensation benefits work irrespective of blame, meaning injured employees do […]

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