Sustaining an Injury in the Workplace Sustaining injuries at work can be physically, mentally, and financially taxing on an individual. An individual who suffers a workplace injury may become temporarily or permanently disabled. This new disability may have a negative impact on the individual’s mental health as the thought of his or her new physical …

Workplace Injuries Statistics Due to the amount of time each of us spend at work on a daily basis, it should come as no surprise that sustaining work-related injuries are quite common. However, just how common sustaining a workplace injury is may surprise you. According to the National Safety Council, every 7 seconds, a worker …

$5 Million Settlement Awarded to Medical Malpractice Victim In 2015, a woman who received back surgery at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital was left permanently injured. She pursued a medical malpractice claim in court, and now she’s finally received a court order for her rightful judgment. She’s been awarded a $5 million settlement. Resident …

Workers’ Compensation: An Overview Workers’ compensation is an insurance program created to cover workers hurt on the job. Sometimes it is not so clear whether workers’ compensation covers a situation, though. One unique question is whether an injury that occurs while an employee is at work but not expected to be working is covered. Workers’ …

Overview of Spinal Cord Injuries Unlike many other injuries, trauma to the spine can be a long term and life changing injury. Injuries to the vertebrae can cause swelling, pain and in the back and elsewhere or, in severe instances, short term or even long term paralysis. Spinal cord injuries may change the way a …

Workers Compensation and Working from Home Technological advances allow people to work remotely. Telephones, computers and the internet allow these workers to be productive despite not being present at the workplace. Of course, when workers’ compensation statutes were drafted, this situation was really not contemplated, ultimately raising interesting issues about coverage for remote workers. Telecommuting …

New Jersey Sports Injuries When a person is injured while practicing or at a game, determining responsibility becomes an issue. Often there is no clear cut answer but there are factors that are commonly considered in reaching a conclusion. Injuries that occur during competition with family and friends can cause one to miss work, incur …

The Vulnerability of Nursing Home Residents in NJ Who do you picture when you think of the most vulnerable and dependent New Jersey residents? If you’re anything like the average American, then you likely thought about young children. Few consider how the elderly population is just as dependent and vulnerable. Sadly, they are often exploited …

It is no secret that working in the construction industry involves a certain level of risk of physical harm to the workers. This is because construction workers are tasked with climbing high heights and using high-powered, heavy machinery to do their jobs. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in 2017, it was reported that, …