Repetitive 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 […]
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, […]
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