As a certified nursing assistant (CNA), you are no stranger to the physical demands of your job in a nursing home. From lifting and transferring patients to performing repetitive tasks, your work can take a toll on your body. Further, your work can put you at risk of...
Workers’ Compensation
What are some of the main job risks for health care workers?
Health care workers face many job risks, especially physical injuries. These injuries often happen because of the demanding nature of their work. Understanding these risks can help in seeking proper compensation. Lifting and moving patients One of the biggest risks...
Do you know the risks posed by sharps injuries?
Medical professionals face numerous risks in their daily work. One sometimes overlooked danger that can have profound effects is injuries from sharp objects. These injuries occur when needles, scalpels or other sharp medical instruments accidentally puncture your...
What illnesses can asbestos exposure cause?
The risk of asbestos exposure can be more present in specific industries than in others. For workers in the construction, shipbuilding and manufacturing industries, the chances of contact with this substance could be unpredictable and unavoidable. The outcome of these...
Let workers’ comp work for you if a loved one dies
Nothing prepares you for the pain of losing a loved one. In the face of grief, financial burdens can add immense stress. If the death occurred at work, you have the right to recover death benefits that can help after the loss. Workers' compensation, a no-fault...
The purpose of independent medical exams in workers’ comp claims
In the workers’ compensation system of New Jersey, one aspect that often raises questions and concerns among injured workers is the independent medical examination (IME). An IME serves a crucial role in determining the outcome of a workers’ compensation claim, yet...
Can nurses get workers’ compensation for occupational diseases?
Nurses are the backbone of our health care system, often working tirelessly to care for others. However, this profession comes with its own set of risks. Occupational diseases are a concern for nurses, and understanding the workers' compensation process for these...
More than 50 nurses assaulted every day in the United States
Nurses play a key role in the health care system, providing patients with care and support. Despite their importance, nurses in the United States face a growing and alarming problem: assault. A high number of nurses face assaults every day. This disturbing trend...
What does it mean for workers’ comp if your injury is permanent?
In New Jersey, workers' compensation provides benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries. Permanent injury is a possibility, especially for certified nursing assistants and medical assistants. A permanent injury may qualify a worker for permanent partial...
Can you choose your own doctor for a workers’ comp claim?
Workers' compensation is a system that provides benefits to employees injured on the job. Workers' comp laws are in place to protect both workers and employers in case of workplace injuries. Before seeking treatment for a job injury, it is important to understand...