Tell 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 […]
Read MoreThe Odd Lot Doctrine as part of workers’ compensation
Posted October 21st, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Rest assured. If you are told you are a candidate under the Odd Lot Doctrine, it does not mean you are peculiar. However, it may mean that your workers’ compensation injuries are severe enough to merit permanent disability benefits. It is imperative that you retain the services of a qualified New Jersey attorney to go […]
Read MoreIs My Firing After a Workplace Accident a Case of Wrongful Termination?
Posted October 17th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You’re on your way to work one day when you get into a pretty severe car accident. You injure your back and need to go to the hospital. While recovering, you learn that your company has fired you, even though it knows you were in an accident. Can it do that? Is this a case […]
Read MoreIs Workers’ Compensation Different for Construction Workers?
Posted October 15th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Did you know that construction work is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States? According to Time magazine, construction workers was the 10th most dangerous job in America in 2012. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, fatal accidents in construction occupations were at 818 for 2013. Although the numbers have decreased […]
Read MoreWhat benefits can I receive if I can’t work because of an injury?
Posted October 1st, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
While you are on the job, you injure your shoulder after lifting a heavy box. You tell your employer about your injury and go seek medical attention. Although the doctor says you are unable to return to work until your injury heals, your employer says the injury was not work related and refuses to pay. […]
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