What Happens When You Have A Pre-Existing Condition and Are Hurt At Work?
Posted September 13th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Pre-existing conditions are a subject of controversy when it comes to insurance coverage. For sure, you’ve heard the issue come up as a concern for those covered under the Affordable Care Act. However, what happens with pre-existing conditions when it comes to work injuries? Should you be concerned? There are a few things you need […]
Read MoreFeeling Helpless After a Work-Related Amputation Injury?
Posted August 24th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
The emotional trauma may be just as bad as the physical insult. If you’ve suffered a work-related amputation injury, you may feel totally helpless. As far as you’re concerned, your life has changed – and not for the better. More than likely, it’s no consolation that you are not alone. The first year that the […]
Read MoreHow to Determine if Your Heart Attack is a Work-Related Injury
Posted August 10th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
While lifting heavy boxes into your delivery truck, you feel a tightness in your chest. You choose to ignore it since you have a lot of deliveries to make before the end of the day. You get in your truck to make your first delivery. But as soon as you get on the road, the […]
Read MoreWhen You Think Asbestos Caused Your Illness
Posted August 7th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Just about everyone has heard about the dangers posed by asbestos exposure. However, problems rarely appear instantly. It could take a good 15-20 years before you even realize the magnitude of your injuries. Is it possible that asbestos caused your illness? As a New Jersey resident, you may remember the stories about a corporation by […]
Read MoreHeat-Related Illnesses in the Workplace
Posted August 1st, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
It’s August, and that means we are heading into the dog days of summer in New Jersey. There’s no escaping the heat, not even at work. Regardless of where you work, inside or outside, employers should be making every effort to ensure that their employees’ working conditions are as safe as possible. First and foremost, […]
Read MoreLifting Heavy Objects at Work and Scared of Injury? Know What to Do
Posted July 11th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You’ve probably heard the saying, “lift with your legs, not your back.” But no matter if you’re following proper lifting guidelines, injuries can happen. If heavy lifting a part of your daily work routine, such as unpacking a moving truck, lifting an overweight patient on a gurney, or stocking inventory, an injury can knock you […]
Read MoreIs Your Workers’ Compensation Settlement Actually Final?
Posted July 5th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
It’s not something you ever expected to happen. When you were hurt at work, your employer’s insurance company agreed to pay a settlement amount. At the time, your attorney suggested that the number was acceptable. In fact, you even had to go before a judge to get the “deal” finalized. Meanwhile, your original condition has […]
Read MoreLoading Dock Accidents Can Result in Serious Injuries
Posted June 21st, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
The workday might have started just like any other one. As the warehouse manager, you pop out to the loading dock all the time. You enjoy chatting with the truckers as they drop off materials. However, today was quite different. As you watched in horror, one of your employees slipped off the loading dock. Down […]
Read MoreWhat in the World is Partial Permanent Disability?
Posted June 14th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
More than likely, you’re confused. Maybe you first heard the words partial permanent disability after an injured coworker returned to the job. Permanent disability sounds so final. So, how is it that someone can come back to work after receiving an award for partial permanent disability? In the back of your mind, you’re somewhat questioning […]
Read MoreCan Sitting All Day Lead to a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Jersey City, NJ?
Posted May 30th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Day after day, you spend hours sitting behind a desk looking at your computer. While you love your job, spending all that time sitting at your desk can take a toll. When the workday comes to an end, you are finally relieved that you can stand up and stretch. But as you do, you begin […]
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