Be Careful When Working at a Construction Site
Posted April 29th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Warmer weather means a lot of things in New Jersey. More people are enjoying activities outside. You see more people on bikes, walking on the streets, just enjoying the fresh air after being inside all winter long. You’ll also notice that more construction projects beginning around town. That’s right, it’s construction season here in the […]
Read MoreWhat is Third Party Liability in a Workers Compensation Lawsuit?
Posted April 1st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation.
Not all workplace injuries are a result of something you or your co-workers did. Many times, there is a third party responsible for your injuries. When you are injured while on the job by a third party, what happens next? For instance, let’s say you are flower delivery person. While driving the company van to […]
Read MoreIf I’m Hurt at Work, How Can I Pay for Child Support?
Posted March 23rd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law, Workers Compensation.
As required by your divorce agreement, you must pay child support to your ex-spouse. You’ve paid it every month without fail. However, one day at work, you get into an accident that breaks your spine. You are now paralyzed from the waist down and cannot return to your former job. Workers’ compensation has covered all […]
Read MoreCan I Receive Workers Compensation if I Get Paid Off the Books in Jersey City, NJ?
Posted March 14th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
As we all know, an employer has the responsibility to provide workers compensation insurance to all employees that work for him/her. But what if you’re an employee who gets paid off the books? Are you still covered under your employer’s insurance? For instance, let’s say you’re working in the kitchen at a local restaurant and […]
Read MoreHow are Rates Determined for Workers Compensation Accidents?
Posted March 10th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
If you were injured in a work-related accident, you are entitled to certain benefits. These include authorized medical care and reimbursement for lost wages, known as temporary disability benefits. You may also be eligible for an award for some degree of permanent disability. Ever wonder how the rates are determined for workers compensation benefits? Rates […]
Read MoreIs it Legal to Fire an Employee After a Workplace Accident?
Posted January 27th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You’ve been a good employee. You come to work on time every day, you never complain about your job, and you always hit your deadlines. But one day your life turns around for the worse after you get into an auto accident while driving to a client’s business. You’re now paralyzed from the waist down […]
Read MoreHurt at Work and Want to Sue?
Posted January 14th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
In most cases if you were hurt at work and want to sue, your claim is limited to remedies under the Workers Compensation Act. Notwithstanding, there are unique circumstances where your case warrants another type of action against your employer. Learn when your claim suggests a lawsuit outside of workers’ compensation court. Intentional Wrong We […]
Read MoreAre all Jersey City Accidents at Work Compensable?
Posted January 7th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You fell at work while horsing around with another employee. Or, maybe your accident occurred when you came into work to pick up your paycheck. You were on your employer’s premises. Does this mean you can file a workers’ compensation claim? Interesting question. Are all accidents at work compensable? Why Were You on Your Employer’s […]
Read MoreBe prepared when you meet with a Jersey City, NJ workers’ compensation lawyer
Posted December 7th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Here’s a scenario for you: Let’s say you’ve developed carpal tunnel and the cause is the repetitive action from your job. The doctor believes the condition is only going to get worse and you should have an operation on your wrist. Since it’s considered a workplace injury, you alert your employer that you plan to […]
Read MoreHow Workers’ Compensation Rates Are Determined
Posted December 3rd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
If you are a New Jersey employee injured in a work-related accident, you are most likely wondering how workers’ compensation rates are determined. Like New Jersey State Disability benefits, not everyone is eligible for the same dollar amount. Temporary Disability Benefits Workers’ compensation temporary disability benefits are awarded in accordance with the directive of the […]
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