How Does Workers’ Compensation Work in New Jersey?
Posted October 20th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
According to New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development, workers’ compensation is a no-fault” insurance program that provides benefits to employees who suffer a job-related injury or illness. An injured worker will receive benefits regardless of who was responsible. In exchange for these benefits, the worker cannot bring a civil action against the employer for […]
Read MoreWhen You Need Medical Treatment for a Work Injury
Posted September 19th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You consider yourself fortunate. You’ve had the same job working in a warehouse for many years. Somehow, you’ve managed to get by without any type of work injury. Then, one day your luck runs out. You actually hear something pop when you lift a box. So, what should you do about medical treatment? First, you […]
Read MoreRepetitive Occupational Stress as a Work Injury: What is It?
Posted September 5th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You do the same job day after day. It could be that you are required to lift and bend heavy boxes. Perhaps you sit at a computer or operate a cash register hour after hour. No doubt there are many other types of jobs that can cause repetitive occupational stress. As a result, you could […]
Read MoreWas Injured Worker Entitled to Benefits When He Was Off Duty?
Posted August 29th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
In some professions, employees are expected to punch into the time stamp their attendance. Others may allow something as casual as a handwritten time sheet. Almost always, there is a clear indication when someone is on or off duty. So, how exactly is a determination made of when an injured worker is entitled to benefits? […]
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Accept a Voluntary Offer on Your Workers’ Comp Claim?
Posted July 27th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Here’s a story that may hit home. John was severely injured while delivering merchandise at a big box store. His employer acknowledged that the accident was work-related. The insurance company referred him to doctors and paid a portion of lost wages. In fact, John was relieved by the professional and caring manner in which the […]
Read MoreCan I Still Claim Workers’ Compensation if the Accident was My Fault in Jersey City, NJ?
Posted July 13th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Lonnie works at a warehouse organizing packages before they get shipped out. While at work one day, he dropped one of the shipping boxes that was very heavy. The box fell on his foot, causing it to break. When he saw the doctor, surgery was mentioned. That means missing work. How can he pay the […]
Read MoreCould 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 […]
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