Could Your Comp Claim Get Denied because of Technology?
Posted July 5th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
It goes without saying that technology is a big part of everyday life. For some, it can involve work tasks such as entering data or operating big machines. Consequently, there is always the possibility that technology can cause an employee to sustain injury. Or, in some cases, technology can be used to discredit a workers’ […]
Read MoreGot Into an Accident at Work in Jersey City? Here’s What You Do Next
Posted June 30th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
No one is prepared for an accident at work. Yet it happens all the time. Unfortunately, some of those accidents can cause serious injury. And with the workers’ compensation laws extremely complex, your next steps are essential for you case. So here’s a scenario: Let’s say you’re an electrician. While working on the wiring in […]
Read MoreWhat is the Second Injury Fund?
Posted June 21st, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
When you are injured at work, you may be thinking a few weeks and you’ll be right back at work. But what happens if the injury renders you permanently disabled? What can you do? For example, let’s say you had lost one of your eyes in a childhood accident. While at work one day, you […]
Read MoreCan You Guess the Most Common Types of Work Accidents?
Posted June 15th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Here’s some good news. Although the number of reported work accidents fluctuates year after year, it appears it has gone down most recently. However, everyday occurrences still cause many on-the-job injuries. For starters, you might be interested in some statistics presented by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In 1990, there were […]
Read MoreWhat Does Light Duty Work Mean in a Workers’ Compensation Case?
Posted May 30th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You were injured on the job. After months of recovery, the doctor has given you permission to return to “light duty work.” What does this mean? And how can this affect you as an employee? Let’s give you a brief explanation of light duty. After a workplace accident, the employer and insurance want to make […]
Read MoreLegal Representation is Important When You’re Hurt at Work
Posted May 25th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You took a nasty fall while you were at work. Your boss tells you not to worry. The company will take care of your medical bills. In fact, your employer even arranges transportation to the local health clinic. You are also assured that you will receive money for lost time. So, with all these promises, […]
Read MoreWhen It Looks Like a Co-Worker Caused Your Injuries
Posted May 16th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
It’s the type of accident that can happen anywhere. In this case, a number of warehouse workers are unpacking merchandise. A forklift driver enters the area with a pallet of boxes. Unfortunately, the lift operator didn’t check to make sure the load was properly secured. As a result, a heavy box falls and lands on […]
Read MoreQuestion for Jersey City, NJ Attorney Carbone: Can I Reopen My Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Posted May 8th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Question: I injured my neck at work a few months ago. The doctor said the injury wasn’t too severe and ordered a few tests. While I was in treatment, I had applied for and received workers’ compensation. However, since I received my settlement, my injuries have gotten increasingly worse. Then pain now travels down my spine […]
Read MoreNeed to Know Information about Scaffolding Accidents
Posted April 25th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), a number of scaffolding accidents result in fatalities. OSHA is the federal agency that oversees many industries from a safety perspective. This includes construction sites. Apparently, it’s not just painters and window cleaners who can get hurt on scaffolds. Even bystanders or pedestrians can be injured […]
Read MoreQuestion for Attorney Carbone: I Got Injured on the Job and Then I Was Fired. Is That Legal?
Posted April 24th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Question: I work as a delivery man. While working, I slipped and fell on a flight a stairs. I broke a few ribs and injured my back, but nothing a few months of healing won’t fix. I’m currently out on workers’ compensation. The other day, I received a letter in the mail from my employer […]
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