Workers' compensation is a system in the United States that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill due to their job. In New Jersey, the worker's comp claims process can be confusing for those who have never filed a claim before. So, let's look at...
Workers’ Compensation
Knowing the dangers associated with CNA work is essential
Working as a CNA in New Jersey can be highly rewarding as you'll have a chance to help elderly or disabled individuals with their daily routines. However, you should be aware of the dangers of being a CNA and take care of yourself while working to avoid any problems....
Workplace dangers for CNAs in New Jersey
Certified nursing assistants make up a large share of the healthcare provider workforce in New Jersey, and their numbers are expected to continue to grow. If you are a nursing assistant or planning on becoming one, you may be wary of the risks associated with the job....
What are sharps injuries?
Nursing is one of the most difficult jobs in New Jersey. While you’re helping people, being a nurse is also a risky career position. One of those risks involves sharps injuries. What is a sharps injury? A sharps injury is a type of injury that involves getting pricked...
What to do when injured on the job
Workers' compensation is an insurance program that offers benefits to employees who sustain illnesses or injuries related to their place of work. Workers' comp also provides death benefits to dependents of employees who died as a direct result of their employment. In...
An attorney could assist with a workers’ compensation claim
New Jersey is a no-fault workers' compensation state, meaning there is no requirement to prove negligence to claim benefits. As long as the injury or illness is work-related, it should fit the criteria for a valid workers' compensation claim. That does not necessarily...
Do some occupations present significant injury risks?
It would be unlikely that any work environment comes with no risks of injuries. All workers could suffer harm as accidents, illnesses, mishaps, and cumulative strain may catch up with them. That said, someone working in a New Jersey office setting would not be likely...
Most common injuries in the trucking industry
New Jersey truck drivers perform one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. While the dangers of truck crashes are well known, truck drivers face other job hazards that don’t make the news. Musculoskeletal injuries are a common hazard of truck driving that result...
Injured worker could sue employer for an intentional act
In recognition of the fact that people can get hurt on the job, New Jersey requires most employers to carry workers' compensation insurance unless covered by a federal program. You may think that you need to file a lawsuit against your employer to obtain payment for...
What injuries are compensable under workers’ compensation?
Most employers in New Jersey are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. If employees are injured while working, workers’ compensation benefits may cover injured employees’ medical expenses and lost wages. Workers’ compensation insurance also protects...