Articles Posted in Workers' Compensation

When we hear about catastrophic accidents at amusement parks, they typically involve visitors who fell or were thrown from a ride because it malfunctioned or they weren’t fastened in properly. However, those who build, maintain and repair these rides can be seriously injured or killed as well. Early this month, a 62-year-old New Jersey man…

Nail guns are a common piece of equipment in the construction sector. They are an efficient way of fixing items on different surfaces. Despite all of the benefits of this modern piece of equipment, there are some drawbacks. Nail gun accidents are fairly common. They can cause severe injuries and even fatalities in severe instances.…

Construction workers in New Jersey deserve to have the safest conditions possible while on the job. Unfortunately, accidents can still happen as a result of moving objects on construction sites. Serious injuries can occur that result in workers’ compensation claims being filed. What Falling Objects Can Lead to Construction Accidents? Construction workers often sustain injuries…

The workplace could be a dangerous environment, and some workers find themselves exposed to numerous hazards. New Jersey workers in factories and construction sites could fear slip-and-fall accidents and power tool mishaps, but they might take attention away from threats that might affect the respiratory system. Inhaling toxic fumes or chemicals could lead to an…

Hand eczema is a problem that many people in New Jersey deal with everyday, especially if they are full-time workers. In fact, skin diseases accounted for over one-third of all occupational diseases that were reported in 2020. What Does Hand Eczema Look Like? Hand eczema is an itchy, flaky skin rash that occurs on the…

Could your job be dangerous to your health? Everyone knows that there could be problems when you operate heavy machinery or power tools. However, another type of injury that few people talk about is hearing loss. When New Jersey workers need help protecting their hearing or dealing with its loss, workers’ compensation benefits could be…

Construction sites throughout New Jersey are full of various dangers. As construction workers know, their industry is one of the most dangerous out there. Knowing the most common sources of danger can help one to properly mitigate the risk of being around the danger. Falls Workers’ compensation claims for the construction site industry tend to…

Construction is one of the most dangerous professions a person can pursue. Not only is there an omnipresent risk of injury, but hundreds of construction workers also lose their lives on the job every year across the country. Many of these fatalities stem from the same risk factors according to data gathered and analyzed by…

In New Jersey, employers are required to have workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. A person who suffers an injury while they’re working can have their medical care costs covered by the policy. If you’re at work and suffer an injury, there are a few things you should remember.  First, you must report the injury…

American society has become accustomed to being the best and fastest in many facets of everyday life. Not least among these is speedy delivery services provided by companies such as Amazon. The speedy deliveries may be coming at a cost to the health of some of the workers who are tasked with fulfilling the orders…