What You Should Do After a Workplace Accident
Posted April 8th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
After being injured in a workplace accident, the first thing that may go through your mind is what happens now? This is something you’ve probably never prepared for and now you’re worried about the future. This is an understandable reaction and we’re here to help you out! Your first priority is to get medical attention, especially […]
Read MoreWhat to Do After Being Injured From a Ladder Accident
Posted April 2nd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation.
Ladder accidents often result in catastrophic damages, including fatalities. Whether you fell from a ladder at home or at work, you may have a claim if you were injured when you fell from a ladder. It is always wise to seek legal advice to determine if you have a case. According to a study conducted […]
Read MoreWhat are the Most Common Workplace Accidents?
Posted March 20th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
“Getting into a workplace accident? That won’t happen to me!” You may have said or thought this whenever you read one of our blogs. And it’s true, many of us will thankfully never get into an accident while on the job. But you would be surprised how common it is to get injured while working, […]
Read MoreCrane accidents on construction sites can be deadly
Posted February 11th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
One of the risks you have while working at a construction site are dangerous machines that, if not taken care of correctly, can cause severe injuries and even death. An excellent example of this type of machine would be a crane. Cranes are used to lift and move heavy materials and are commonly used for […]
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Loved One Dies in a Workplace Accident?
Posted January 6th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Most people understand the basic benefits available to workers who survive an injury on the job. However, some may need to know what happens when a loved one dies in a workplace accident. Are there benefits available to the family? Who pays the medical and funeral costs? New Jersey law provides certain death benefits to […]
Read MoreWere You Injured in a Construction Site Accident?
Posted December 10th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
It may be winter time, but construction is still going on in certain parts of New Jersey. We’ve talked many times before about what happens when construction workers are injured while on the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 824 work-related fatalities for construction workers, making the profession one of the […]
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 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 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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