An accident or injury can happen anywhere, at any place, and at any time. Working a seemingly safe job can still result in an injury under certain circumstances. Although it can be difficult to predict whether working in a certain industry will be risky or safe for the most part, the following industries tend to …
In the State of new Jersey, occupational diseases are covered by the Workers’ Compensation System. This means that any employee who suffers from an illness or condition developed on the job is entitled to medical treatment, lost wages and, depending on the extent of long-term injuries, a cash settlement. Occupational diseases are those that are …
After a workplace accident in New Jersey, the employee is entitled to file a Workers’ Compensation claim and collect lost wages while they are receiving medical treatment. At some point, the Workers’ Comp doctor will announce that the worker has reached “maximum medical improvement (MMI).†This means that the doctor does not feel the recovery …
After an employee is injured on the job, he or she can file a Workers’ Compensation claim and receive medical treatment and lost wages. The bottom line of the third part of Workers’ Comp, however, a cash award, won’t be decided until after the Comp doc says the employee has reached “maximum medical improvement. (MMI)†…
Construction sites are notoriously dangerous. Workers often go above and beyond when it comes to safety – hardhats, eye protection, steel-toed work boots and gloves. Unfortunately, staying alert and aware of your surroundings on a construction site doesn’t ward off accidents. A good example of this would be the trench collapse. Workers must rely on …
When you fly off the top rope and take chair shots for a living, you have to assume a certain amount of occupational risk. However three professionals formerly employed with World Wrestling Entertainment claim their lawsuit amounts to much more than that. In a suit filed on behalf of all current and former WWE wrestlers …
Construction workers head to their work sites every day with the understanding that accidents happen. However, when they are injured due to the negligence of a third party, they deserve the opportunity to be compensated for their pain and suffering. Such was the case for Albert Leip, 54, of Hamilton Township in Mercer County, NJ. …
