Category: Work Injury
Explore this section to get information about work injury, workers compensation benefits or how to claim workers compensation.
What You Need to Know If You Got Injured at Work
Millions of Americans get injured on the job every year. While not all injuries are serious, if you are injured during the scope of employment, you may be entitled to compensation.
_Read more
Can You Sue Your Employer If You’re Hurt at Work?
New Jersey laws treat work-related accidents a bit differently than other types of injury claims. Most of the time, you’ll find you’re limited by what’s known as the exclusiv
_Read more
Should You See a Lawyer If You’re Hurt in a Fight at Work?
You’re understandably furious. Through no fault of your own, you were hurt in a fight at work. After x-rays at the emergency room, you learn you’ve broken your arm. Your employ
_Read more
What Happens If You Suffer Soft Tissue Injury in an Accident?
Your car actually overturned from the force of the accident. Miraculously, you did not break any bones. However, it did feel like ages that you were suspended by your seatbelt. The
_Read more
Does Your Job Put You At High Risk for Injury?
It almost goes without saying that some jobs put workers are at higher risk than others. For example, some professions involve sedentary work – without the use of any type of dan
_Read more
OSHA and Your Work Accident: What You Should Know
There’s a chance that you’re already familiar with the acronym OSHA. At the very least, you should know that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration falls under th
_Read more
Are Electrocution and Electrical Shock the Same Thing?
As far as you’re concerned, the differences may not be all that shocking. And, yes the pun was most definitely intended. Although you might think of electrocution and electrica
_Read more
Injured While Drunk at Work? Can You Receive Benefits?
At lunchtime, your work buddies decide to take you out to celebrate your birthday. You’re not generally a drinker, so it’s no surprise that it takes only one mimosa to make you
_Read more
Amputations: Extra Money for Work Injuries
All types of work-related injuries can be significant. Many are even permanent in nature and character. What about amputations? Did you know there is extra money designated f
_Read more
How to Report Work Related Injuries in New Jersey
One of the most important things you need to do if you have suffered a workplace injury in New Jersey is to immediately notify your employer. Although this may seem fairly obvious,
_Read more