Crane accidents on construction sites can be deadly
Posted February 11th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
One of the risks you have while working at a construction site are dangerous machines that, if not taken care of correctly, can cause severe injuries and even death. An excellent example of this type of machine would be a crane. Cranes are used to lift and move heavy materials and are commonly used for […]
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Loved One Dies in a Workplace Accident?
Posted January 6th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Most people understand the basic benefits available to workers who survive an injury on the job. However, some may need to know what happens when a loved one dies in a workplace accident. Are there benefits available to the family? Who pays the medical and funeral costs? New Jersey law provides certain death benefits to […]
Read MoreCan an employee who is paid cash receive workers’ compensation in Jersey City, NJ?
Posted December 30th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
If you are an employee who is paid cash, you likely know that you are not being compensated properly. However, what happens if you are injured at work in these circumstances? Are you still entitled to workers’ compensation benefits? In short, almost definitely. How do you receive them? In some cases, cash earnings are paid […]
Read MoreWhat happens when you report safety violations at work?
Posted December 17th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
In recent news, OSHA has fined Anheuser-Busch more than $162,000 for safety violations at its Jersey City distribution warehouse. According to the agency, the alcoholic beverage company had failed to provide proper training, working equipment and safe exit routes. OSHA had found that two “willful” and eight “serious” safety violations at the warehouse, which put […]
Read MoreTell your workers’ compensation doctor everything
Posted December 15th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Workers’ compensation is a very complicated legal system. If you don’t have the right lawyer to navigate you through it, it’s very easy to have your claim denied. But the most important piece of your case is going to be the doctor who treats you after your accident. It’s important to remember that you should […]
Read MoreWere You Injured in a Construction Site Accident?
Posted December 10th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
It may be winter time, but construction is still going on in certain parts of New Jersey. We’ve talked many times before about what happens when construction workers are injured while on the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 824 work-related fatalities for construction workers, making the profession one of the […]
Read MoreFactory/warehouse workers need workers’ compensation too
Posted December 5th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Factory and warehouse jobs are an essential part of northern New Jersey’s workforce. But with so many manufacturing jobs there is the higher risk of injury than a job in an office, especially for temporary workers. The kind of injuries you sustain can be more life-threatening. But there are a few that may not seem like […]
Read MoreAs an Illegal Immigrant, Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation?
Posted December 1st, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
With a large illegal immigrant population of New Jersey, immigration reform is a big deal. With President Obama’s plan to distribute work permits to illegal aliens, a curious question comes to mind. As we have stated before, illegal immigrants have the same rights as US citizens when it comes to filing a personal injury claim. But […]
Read MoreTaking a look at contested workers’ compensation claims
Posted November 6th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
In many instances, workers’ compensation cases are routine ones. They involve approval of authorized medical care, as well as reimbursement for lost wages. In some cases, there may be money due for partial or total disability benefits. However, what happens when the employer or its insurance company disputes the claim? Is there a process in […]
Read MoreIs my slip and fall accident at work a case of workers’ compensation?
Posted October 29th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Slip and Falls, Workers Compensation.
When you think of slip and fall accidents, you may think of slipping on a patch of ice just outside your front door. But did you ever think that this type of accident can happen in the workplace? According to OSHA, slip, trip and fall accidents make up the majority of general industry accidents. These […]
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