Taking 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. […]
Read MoreCan an employer refuse to file a workers’ compensation claim in Jersey City, NJ?
Posted July 30th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You were injured at work. The first thing you did was tell your employer then you sought medical attention. While recovering, you learn that your employer never reported the incident to the company’s insurance company. Is this legal? There are many ways an employer will try to get out of paying a workers’ compensation claim […]
Read MoreJersey City Worker’s Rooftop Fall Appears to be Workers’ Compensation Accident
Posted July 22nd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
According to recent news reports, a worker fell at least 20 feet while doing his job on the rooftop of a Jersey City warehouse. Although the man’s injuries include at least a broken thighbone, it is incredible that the man survived the fall from such a great height. The work-related accident occurred at Hartz Mountain Industries located at 301 […]
Read MoreWhen an employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance
Posted June 25th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Workers’ compensation is never on your mind while on the job — you signed the forms and you see the postings, but you never think about it. Until you do need. But what happens if your employer fails to acquire insurance? Recently an owner of a roofing business was arrested for failing to pay nearly $400,000 in […]
Read MoreConstruction Site Accidents on the Rise in Jersey City/Newark
Posted June 10th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
It’s no secret. Jersey City and Newark have big plans. Both cities are on the upswing as far as attracting new businesses and residents. The rising costs of maintaining a New York presence have many looking across the river. New construction should increase property value and provide employment opportunities. In Newark, Prudential is increasing its stronghold […]
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