Lunchtime Work Accidents: Are You Entitled to Benefits?
Posted February 22nd, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
More than likely, you have some idea as to what constitutes a work accident. In fact, New Jersey’s workers’ compensation laws offer some insight as to what is considered an on-the-job injury. The first condition is that the accident must arise out of and in the course of employment. Equally important, is that it is […]
Read MoreInjured Officers Entitled to Full Pay When Assaulted at Work
Posted February 8th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
A new law gives a fresh meaning to the concept of “assault pay.” According to Senate Bill No. 596, injured officers will be entitled to full pay when assaulted at work. Other civilian employees hurt in specified conditions may also receive supplemental workers’ compensation benefits. New Jersey workers who are hurt in the course of […]
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 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 […]
Read MoreGot Into an Accident at Work in Jersey City? Here’s What You Do Next
Posted June 30th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
No one is prepared for an accident at work. Yet it happens all the time. Unfortunately, some of those accidents can cause serious injury. And with the workers’ compensation laws extremely complex, your next steps are essential for you case. So here’s a scenario: Let’s say you’re an electrician. While working on the wiring in […]
Read MoreCan You Guess the Most Common Types of Work Accidents?
Posted June 15th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Here’s some good news. Although the number of reported work accidents fluctuates year after year, it appears it has gone down most recently. However, everyday occurrences still cause many on-the-job injuries. For starters, you might be interested in some statistics presented by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. In 1990, there were […]
Read MoreLegal Representation is Important When You’re Hurt at Work
Posted May 25th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You took a nasty fall while you were at work. Your boss tells you not to worry. The company will take care of your medical bills. In fact, your employer even arranges transportation to the local health clinic. You are also assured that you will receive money for lost time. So, with all these promises, […]
Read MoreQuestion for Attorney Carbone: I Got Injured on the Job and Then I Was Fired. Is That Legal?
Posted April 24th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Question: I work as a delivery man. While working, I slipped and fell on a flight a stairs. I broke a few ribs and injured my back, but nothing a few months of healing won’t fix. I’m currently out on workers’ compensation. The other day, I received a letter in the mail from my employer […]
Read MoreWere You Injured in a Welding Accident?
Posted February 2nd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Every profession has its share of occupational hazards. Tradesmen who use welding tools are no exception. Unfortunately, welding accidents can cause severe and permanent injuries. Learn some of the risks and protective actions you might use to avoid them. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), welding, cutting, and brazing activities represent health […]
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