What Happens When Volunteer Firefighters are Hurt on the Job?
Posted January 16th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
With certainty, there’s no argument. Fighting fires are noble work. After all, there’s something to be said about individuals brave enough to run into a building when everyone else is running out. In the case of volunteer firefighters, they do so without pay. So, what happens when volunteer firefighters are hurt on the job? First […]
Read MoreIs it a Surprise that Firefighters Are at Risk for Work Accidents?
Posted January 11th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
More than likely, it seems like a rhetorical question. Of course, firefighters are at risk for work accidents. What’s really amazing is that many don’t bother to pursue workers’ compensation claims. First things first. Why are the statistics so low on firefighters seeking workers’ compensation benefits? In the case of career firefighters, it may be […]
Read MoreRevisiting Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Posted January 10th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
When you were in a workplace accident, your workers’ compensation benefits were there to take care of your medical bills and lost wages. But for many, that is not the case. Many people abuse the system and get money for injuries they never had, or they do not receive the proper benefits or any money […]
Read MoreSpecial Employees and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
Posted December 7th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You might not realize it, but you could actually be considered a special employee. And, no, it has nothing to do with exemplary accolades from your employer. According to the legal definition, special employees are assigned by their bosses to work for another business or government entity. Most often, this matters most when it comes […]
Read MoreHow Does Workers’ Compensation Work in New Jersey?
Posted October 20th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
According to New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development, workers’ compensation is a no-fault” insurance program that provides benefits to employees who suffer a job-related injury or illness. An injured worker will receive benefits regardless of who was responsible. In exchange for these benefits, the worker cannot bring a civil action against the employer for […]
Read MoreWhen You Need Medical Treatment for a Work Injury
Posted September 19th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You consider yourself fortunate. You’ve had the same job working in a warehouse for many years. Somehow, you’ve managed to get by without any type of work injury. Then, one day your luck runs out. You actually hear something pop when you lift a box. So, what should you do about medical treatment? First, you […]
Read MoreRepetitive Occupational Stress as a Work Injury: What is It?
Posted September 5th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You do the same job day after day. It could be that you are required to lift and bend heavy boxes. Perhaps you sit at a computer or operate a cash register hour after hour. No doubt there are many other types of jobs that can cause repetitive occupational stress. As a result, you could […]
Read MoreWas Injured Worker Entitled to Benefits When He Was Off Duty?
Posted August 29th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
In some professions, employees are expected to punch into the time stamp their attendance. Others may allow something as casual as a handwritten time sheet. Almost always, there is a clear indication when someone is on or off duty. So, how exactly is a determination made of when an injured worker is entitled to benefits? […]
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Accept a Voluntary Offer on Your Workers’ Comp Claim?
Posted July 27th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Here’s a story that may hit home. John was severely injured while delivering merchandise at a big box store. His employer acknowledged that the accident was work-related. The insurance company referred him to doctors and paid a portion of lost wages. In fact, John was relieved by the professional and caring manner in which the […]
Read MoreCan I Still Claim Workers’ Compensation if the Accident was My Fault in Jersey City, NJ?
Posted July 13th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Lonnie works at a warehouse organizing packages before they get shipped out. While at work one day, he dropped one of the shipping boxes that was very heavy. The box fell on his foot, causing it to break. When he saw the doctor, surgery was mentioned. That means missing work. How can he pay the […]
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