Horseplay at Work: No Joke About It
Posted May 7th, 2019 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
What’s a little prank among co-workers? No doubt you’ve heard the expression that “it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt.” In the meantime, when it comes to horseplay at work that results in injuries, there’s really no joke about it. First, what is horseplay? Some consider it an activity that essentially involves fooling […]
Read MoreHow to Determine if Your Illness is Work-Related
Posted December 11th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
While sitting behind your desk one day, you begin to feel lightheaded and pass out. Your co-workers call 911 and help you recover consciousness. Once transported to the hospital, you find out that there are some underlying health issues that caused you to collapse on the job. Did you collapse because of your workplace? Are […]
Read MoreWorker Safety During the Holiday Shopping Season
Posted November 23rd, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Thanksgiving is behind us and now the holiday season can truly begin. With Black Friday already underway, this weekend is a shopaholic’s dream — great sales, deep discounts, and time to shop. It also means crowded stores, irritated customers, and long hours for workers. And if you’re one of those brave retail workers handling the […]
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Series: Hurt on the Job? Here’s What You Do
Posted November 2nd, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
For some people, their career plays a significant part in their lives. For 40 hours a week, we either go to an office, a factory, a work site, or even to our home computer, and do our job. But what happens when you are hurt on the job, and you can’t go back to work? […]
Read MoreCan You Reopen A Workers’ Compensation Case in New Jersey?
Posted September 26th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
If you live in New Jersey and are injured in the workplace, you are most likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for your medical treatments and lost wages. There is a possibility that you may receive a cash settlement after you recover from your injuries. After your final payment is made, your case is considered […]
Read MoreMore Benefits for Totally and Permanently Injured Workers?
Posted September 21st, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You may remember your day before the judge in workers’ compensation court. Perhaps you sat and listened as other injured workers received awards for partial total disability. Each of them was reminded that they might qualify for additional money in the future (if their condition worsened.) However, you are totally and permanently disabled. How can […]
Read MoreOdd Workers’ Compensation Cases
Posted September 14th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Laws involving workers’ compensation in New Jersey are pretty complex. If you don’t heed by the law on how to file, your claim may be denied. When you are counting on this extra money to pay for bills and expenses, you could easily fall behind. Injuries that occur in the workplace come in all shapes […]
Read MoreWhat 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 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 […]
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