Truck driving is a dangerous job in New Jersey, with hazards extending beyond the usual risk of being in a road accident. Truck drivers have to navigate long hours, tight deadlines and heavy loads, which can take a toll on their mental, physical and emotional...
Every day, workers in New Jersey perform jobs that require eye protection. When eye protection is not worn or not made available by employers, workers are at risk for serious eye injuries. Eye injuries are totally preventable According to U.S. Bureau of Labor...
Ideally, workers' compensation laws in New Jersey provide financial support and medical benefits to employees who suffer injuries or illnesses during the course of their employment. One of the most important aspects of workers' compensation involves determining when...
Individuals could face various risks while performing their duties in their jobs. Some occupations come with more hazards than others. Still, they could find comfort in knowing that they could rely on their workers' compensation coverage if anything happened to them....
People choose to work in dangerous professions in part because they want to afford their families a higher standard of living. Blue-collar jobs that are traditionally associated with a significant degree of personal risk often command premium wages and provide...
The New Jersey construction industry employs more than 160,000 people. The industry also had 16 job-related fatalities in 2020; the highest number of these were in New Jersey. Considering the work involved, it’s no surprise that construction sites are often dangerous....
Usually, employers in New Jersey purchase employers' liability insurance along with their workers' compensation insurance. If you are an employer, there are several scenarios in which you may be thankful to have this additional coverage. Third-party lawsuits Sometimes...
There are different coverage options in the world of workers’ compensation. For instance, workers’ compensation coverage A refers to a policy that protects employees under state laws, providing them with medical care, disability, death, and rehabilitation if they are...
There is plenty of incorrect information regularly shared online and in workplaces about workers' compensation benefits. Many people don't understand the program or what rights they have after they get hurt at work. For example, people sometimes believe the incorrect...
Maybe you work for a replacement window company, and you travel to people's houses to provide them with quotes for how much it would cost to upgrade their existing windows. Perhaps you deliver groceries in the evenings and on the weekends for a major retailer to...