Workers’ Compensation

In New Jersey, certain occupations pose significant risks due to the nature of the work involved. These careers require careful attention to safety protocols and regulations to protect workers from potential harm. Here, we explore the state's top five most dangerous...

Suppose you’ve suffered a work-related illness or injury; you can use a safety net for your medical expenses as you take time to recover. With sufficient financial support, you won’t have to worry about the unexpected medical bills overwhelming you and your family....

Worker’s compensation is an employer-sponsored insurance that provides financial support to workers who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses on the job. These benefits are intended to cover medical expenses, lost wages and rehabilitation. The program is designed...

New Jersey is home to many successful businesses, including quite a few that operate in high-risk industries. From casinos that may attract criminal activity to manufacturing and construction jobs, there are a variety of high-risk professions that experience more...

Most workers in New Jersey take their personal safety for granted. It is easy to ignore the risk that comes from climbing up a ladder or driving a forklift if you do that same activity every single day. Many people, even those in very dangerous professions, will...

Nurses who work in New Jersey hospitals and other settings face a number of hazards to their health each day. However, if you are one of them, there may be steps that you can take to reduce your risk of getting hurt on the job. Your employer also has an obligation to...

While some jobs are more dangerous than others, every workplace has hazards. Whether your position includes using large, heavy machinery or you perform the same motion all day, creating a risk for a repetitive use injury, there are dangers all over the workplace. You...

All New Jersey employers are required to maintain workers' compensation insurance protection for their workers according to state law. Workers' compensation insurance is actually anchored in federal law that allows each state to set the parameters for employer...

It may seem like you don’t need an attorney after you’ve suffered a workplace injury. Your employer will probably give you everything you need to get the ball rolling on your workers’ compensation claim. You might be concerned about the cost of legal representation....