What 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 […]
Read MoreSlipped and Fell at Work? What You Need to Know
Posted October 4th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls, Workers Compensation.
We’ve talked a lot about slip and fall accidents. In Part V of our series, we go on to discuss how fall down accidents can represent more than premises liability claims. What happens to the person who slipped and fell at work? Who’s responsible? Justine works as a secretary for a large Newark law firm. […]
Read MoreFocus on Injured Temporary Workers: Who’s Actually Responsible?
Posted September 1st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
The work at XYZ Manufacturing is seasonal. Rather than hire long term employees, most of the workforce is comprised of temporary workers. So, what happens when one of them becomes injured? Who’s responsible for providing workers’ compensation benefits? The issue is not a novel one. Many of today’s employees find that companies will only hire […]
Read MoreThe Bottom Line on Independent Contractors Hurt at Work
Posted August 11th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You’ve signed a 1099 tax form meaning you’re an independent contractor. Suddenly, you are hurt in a tragic accident at work. The company you are working for basically tells you that you are not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. After all, you are not their employee. It sounds like you might have a problem. But, […]
Read MoreThe Bottom Line on Second Opinions for Work Injuries
Posted August 2nd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Sandra Gomez is concerned. She hurt her back while lifting heavy bins of material. The company doctor is insisting Sandra is well enough to return to work. Sandra feels she should get a second opinion. She asks the workers’ compensation adjuster to refer her to another doctor. Can you guess the response? We provided you […]
Read MoreSummertime Safety Tips, Part 9: Be Careful Around the Construction Site
Posted July 29th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Not everyone can experience AC while at the office. Some people, like construction workers, have to work outside in the heat every single day. And although outside work during the summer requires a lot of sweating, there are more dangers on a construction site than experiencing heat stroke. According to the Occupational Safety and Health […]
Read MoreInjured While Working for an Uninsured Employer? What Now?
Posted July 14th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
It’s bad enough to get injured at work. Almost everyone knows that companies are required to maintain workers’ compensation insurance. But, what happens when you find out your employer is uninsured. What now? There are generally two different reasons that employers do not maintain workers’ compensation coverage. One may be that they neglect to purchase […]
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