Employees who suffer job-related injuries in New Jersey have the right to file for workers’ compensation. However, sometimes, a person can become injured due to a third party. In that situation, third-party liability would apply. Understanding third-party liability in...
Workers’ Compensation
The high rates of injuries among Amazon workers
Amazon workers are employed at thousands of warehouses and fulfillment centers in New Jersey and across the U.S. They pack, sort and load packages on and off of trucks. They undergo safety training but still experience high rates of minor and severe injuries....
Top 4 reasons for workers’ comp claims
When New Jersey workers are injured on the job, the loss of wages can be devastating for their families. At the same time, the loss of productivity from the injured workers takes a financial toll on businesses. Here are the top four reasons why people end up filing...
Workers face injuries in nearly all occupations
While most people automatically think of at-risk professions such as factory work, heavy industry or construction, workers’ compensation injuries can happen to nearly anyone. From delivering product to customers to working in an office setting, employees often face...
Filing a workers’ comp claim
When there is a dispute between an injured employee and the employer and/or insurance company over the benefits the worker should receive, the employee can file a formal Claim Petition or an Application for an Informal Hearing. A judge and a district office will be...
Top 4 fatal construction accidents
Construction workers in New Jersey face many risks for accidents on the job. In fact, construction is considered one of the most dangerous fields to work in. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, there are four types of accidents that cause...
What kind of injuries do nurses face in New Jersey?
When you think of workplace injuries, you might think of workers in construction, manufacturing or transportation. However, there are many other types of employees who file for workers' compensation following injuries on the job, including nurses. What kind of...
The purpose of the hammer clause in workers’ comp
A hammer clause is a rule in New Jersey that allows an insurance company to force an insured policyholder to settle a claim. It is also called a blackmail clause because it is often seen as unfair to the insured party. When you have a workers' comp case open, it is...
Holes in workers’ compensation
Workers' compensation can cover a lot of different injuries and situations that occur on a job site, but employees in New Jersey are often surprised to find out that an injury is not actually covered by their policy. It is important for them to understand that some...
How does workers’ comp settlements work?
Workers' compensation insurance is essential in New Jersey as it provides payments to allow employees who get hurt on the job to recover from their injuries. When a work-related injury claim is filed, the insurance company usually accepts it and issues a...