You will likely face a variety of hazards on a New Jersey construction site that can cause serious injuries or death. The most common types that you'll experience include stress caused by repetitive motion, falls and workplace violence. The most common types of...
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Pursuing a third party for a work-related injury
When workers in New Jersey get hurt, they can generally make a worker's compensation claim. Most employers are required to provide this kind of coverage. But there are cases when it's also possible to pursue a claim against a negligent third party when an accident...
Workers’ compensation benefits in New Jersey
When you’ve suffered a workplace injury, you may wonder what comes next. The good news is you’re entitled to certain benefits through workers’ compensation, regardless of who was at fault for the accident. It’s important to inform your employer right away of any...
What are your options when you suffer a work injury?
It is an unfortunate reality that each year in New Jersey thousands of people suffer injuries at work. These workers are, oftentimes, then left with more questions than answers. They wonder if they will be able to recover their health fully, if they will be able to...
What does workers’ compensation not cover?
After suffering a work injury, you may rely on workers' compensation to provide you with monetary assistance. However, you may not always get the compensation you think you will because workers' compensation may not offer coverage in every area. According to the New...
Third-party claims may pay where workers’ comp cannot
New York has a workers’ compensation insurance program and its workers, like those in other states across the country, have reason to be glad for them. But states design workers’ comp mainly for fairly simple cases of getting workers medical care so they can get back...
Do you have to submit to an independent medical exam?
If you have been receiving benefits for a work-related disability, you may be asked to submit to an independent medical exam, or IME.Can you refuse an IME? Can you get a second opinion? What are your rights under New Jersey workers' compensation regarding independent...
Typical recovery time for different injuries
We all heal at different rates. We each have different pain thresholds. Your bone fracture or concussion will not be the same as the next person's.But doctors - and employers and insurance companies and lawyers - rely on statistical averages to gauge how long you can...
I was injured at work? Can I see my own doctor?
Your employer pays all your medical bills if you are injured on the job, from emergency room care to physical therapy.But there is a catch. In New Jersey, injured workers must seek treatment with the employer's "preferred" doctors and clinics. This can create...
Electronic logs limit trucker hours
Since April 1, all trucks on the road are required to use electronic logs to record actual hours on duty. This new regulation was implemented because the old paper logs were routinely falsified. Truckers used to spend far more hours on the road than what was...