When Can You Actually Reopen a Workers’ Compensation Case?
Posted November 29th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You suffered a work-related accident and filed a formal workers’ compensation claim. The judge even awarded you some portion of permanent disability. Does this mean your case is closed forever? No. There may be good cause for you to reopen your workers’ compensation case. There are some differences between personal injury lawsuits and workers’ compensation […]
Read MoreInjured on the Job While Intoxicated? What You Should Know.
Posted November 24th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
It’s certainly not a good idea to be intoxicated on the job. But, what happens if you are injured? Are you still entitled to workers’ compensation benefits? If this situation applies to your work accident, you may want to read on for some important information. First, you should know that your employer may raise […]
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Loved One Dies in a Work Accident?
Posted November 22nd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
It’s never an easy thing to lose a loved one. But, what happens when the death is due to a work accident? Are there benefits available? Who is eligible? The United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) collects important data regarding workers across the country. According to their records, almost 5,000 […]
Read MoreRepetitive Motion Injuries in the Workplace: 5 Things to Know
Posted November 17th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Does your job require some type of repetitive motion? Has it caused you to suffer severe injuries? Maybe even surgery to correct or improve painful damages? If you are diagnosed with a medical condition related to repetitive motion at your workplace, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. It could be that your […]
Read MoreYour Employer is Disputing Your Work Injury. What Happens Now?
Posted November 15th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
It seems inconceivable. You are a hard-working person and were hurt on the job. Yet, your employer is denying your work injury. So much for feeling like a valuable employee. What happens now? There are many reasons that business owners deny workers’ compensation claims. For some, it’s just that they don’t understand how workers’ comp […]
Read MoreHow to Determine if Your Car Accident is Work Related
Posted November 10th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents, Workers Compensation.
For some injured workers, it’s certainly easy to determine if a car accident is work-related. In fact, let’s take this a step further and include all motor vehicles. Learn some important information about workers’ compensation as it relates to car crashes, bus accidents, and other forms of transportation accidents. Workers’ compensation benefits are considered primary when […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Permanent Disability for Work Injuries
Posted November 8th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Let’s test your knowledge: If you receive permanent disability for work injuries, can you return to gainful employment? What do you think? The answer is not as obvious as you might surmise. You might think we only mean the unfortunate chance you have been found to be totally and permanently disabled. In that case, you […]
Read MoreHow Are You Paid when You’re Out on a Work Injury?
Posted November 3rd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
We’ve provided you with information regarding medical care for work-related accidents. But, what happens if the doctor orders you to stay out for work injury? How are you paid? Lydia Testa was worried. As a nurse’s aide in a local nursing home, she prided herself on taking care of her elderly patients. Lydia pulled her […]
Read MoreInjured at Work? What You Need to Know about Medical Care
Posted November 1st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Injured at work? You might not know some important information about your medical care. In our first in a series on New Jersey work-related accidents, our focus will be on making sure you understand how to secure medical treatment and to make sure it’s paid by the workers’ compensation carrier. According to the State of New […]
Read MoreWhat to Do When You Are Exposed to Toxic Chemicals While on The Job
Posted October 21st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Not everyone’s job involves sitting behind a desk in front of a computer all day. Sometimes, workers have to deal with dangerous toxins as part of their workday. And if your employer isn’t up to date with safety regulations, there is a real danger of exposure in that worker’s future. First, you need to know […]
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