A person who is injured at work in New Jersey may file a formal or informal workers' compensation claim. A common myth is that there is only one method of filing a claim or lawsuit. By learning about formal and informal claims, an injured worker in New Jersey can be...
Workers’ Compensation
Common causes of workplace injuries for garbage collectors
In New Jersey, garbage collectors are seen so frequently that it is easy to forget what an important role they play in a functioning municipality. It can also be forgotten how dangerous their work can be. Sanitation workers who are injured when collecting trash should...
Heavier patients raise work-related injuries among nurses
In New Jersey and other states, obesity can increase the likelihood of work-related injuries in the nursing community. Newer nurses with less than five years of work experience often leave the field because of these incidents, which are likely to continue. As obesity...
Workers’ compensation, overexertion and repetitive stress injuries
Experiencing a work-related injury while you are on the job in New Jersey can leave you out of work and displaced for weeks, months, and in some instances, even longer. If you experience a work-related injury due to overexertion and/or stress-related activities, you...
Determining whether or not you have an occupational disease
f you suspect that you have an occupational disease, you aren’t alone. Many New Jersey workers share your plight. An occupational disease is some sort of illness or ailment caused by a risk factor related to your work environment. The types can vary, but they are all...
Why workplace musculoskeletal injuries are common
Everyone deserves to work in a safe environment, but some jobs are inherently riskier than others. For example, many workers in New Jersey develop job-related musculoskeletal disorders, otherwise known as MSDs. These are disorders of bones, muscles, nerves or tendons....
Types of work hazards at a construction site
Working at a construction site can be exceedingly risky due to all the hazards that are present. If you are a construction site worker, you need to be vigilant to avoid any hazard that could put your life in danger. Here are some common hazards that are frequently...
Three types of injuries that can happen at green energy worksites
Throughout New Jersey, many people are taking steps to implement renewable energy in their homes and businesses. Considering that, the renewable energy industry continues growing and employing more workers. If you work in the renewable energy field, it's a good idea...
What dangers do manufacturing workers face?
The manufacturing industry brings an incredible number of products to the market. Manufacturing workers in New Jersey may have a hand in things people don't think about, such as ship parts, household chemicals, and more. And many don't realize the dangers these...
Why do slips and falls happen at construction sites?
Construction sites represent many positive things, such as new buildings and renovations to existing ones. Workers perform multitudes of tasks at New Jersey construction sites to bring projects to completion. The work comes with dangers, though. Electrical wires,...
