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There are many professions where on-the-job injuries are more common than others, but that does not mean injuries are acceptable. Employers must provide workers’ compensation benefits for any employee injured while performing their job duties. These benefits include medical care and lost wages for the time spent recovering from injuries. 1. Report your injury to your supervisor Report your injury or…
Catastrophic workplace accidents can devastate the lives of injured workers and their family members. Although workers’ compensation benefits can help individuals pay their bills while recovering from their injuries, the payments can also be a vital lifeline that helps families stay afloat following a loved one’s death. Workers’ compensation pays families the following death benefits. Medical Bills Before death, workers…
Some careers put you at an increased risk of injury. Depending on the cause of your injury, you may be able to seek compensation through a workers’ compensation claim. One such injury may be a torn meniscus. What is a Meniscal Lesion? A meniscal lesion is a tear or lesion on a knee joint. The meniscus comprises fibrocartilage, providing a…
Were you injured while working in New Jersey? A workplace injury can lead to expensive medical bills and lost wages. Fortunately, the workers’ compensation program mostly protects New Jersey workers from workplace accidents and injuries. Continue reading to learn the steps to file a New Jersey workers’ compensation claim, including your options if you’re wrongfully denied. Receive Medical Treatment One…
The workers’ compensation program assists with injuries that occur on the job. Most commonly, physical injuries are easily identified and addressed. Mental health challenges are just as debilitating as many physical injuries, and the workplace is often a cause for stress and anxiety. There may be some entitlement to workers’ compensation benefits if an individual receives a mental illness diagnosis.…
Does the workers’ compensation “going and coming” rule applies if you are the injured victim of a car crash while traveling on business? Are you still eligible for benefits? Can you also file a claim for compensation against the negligent driver who caused your shoulder injury? The “going and coming” rule If you sustain an injury in an accident while…
When you make your living working as a nurse or another type of health care professional, you need to exercise caution when lifting and moving patients. Heavy lifting, and in particular, heavy lifting of patients, is a common cause of injury in health care. Lifting-related injuries cause many workers to suffer pain, miss work and experience other related hardships. According…
Workers’ compensation insurance provides financial protection for workers injured during their employment. This coverage may provide compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses caused by a work-related injury or illness. These are three of the most frequently asked questions about New Jersey workers’ compensation. 1. What should I do if I have injured myself on the job? Seek medical…
New Jersey law requires employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance for employees to help cover the costs of job-related injuries. If you have experienced a workplace injury, you may be eligible for medical benefits, replacement wages and other types of compensation, regardless of who may have been at fault. Unfortunately, your employer’s insurance provider may deny you benefits unless you can…
If you have been injured on the job, you may already know you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under New Jersey or Pennsylvania law. What you may not know is that the circumstances of your accident will determine if you are entitled to even more compensation under personal injury law. Third-party claims If your work accident was caused by…