Hand injuries, along with finger injuries, are the most common type of work injury, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More specifically, organizations report that lacerations are the most common type of hand-related injury. If you or someone you know sustained a hand-related injury while on the job, you may be… Read More »
When people think of workplace injuries, they generally think of severe, debilitating injuries that happen as a result of a catastrophic accident. Yet, other types of injuries may not be as immediately obvious, but can still leave workers disabled and in pain. Consequential injuries or conditions are not apparent right away. They develop or worsen… Read More »
It can be extremely disheartening for any worker who has been hurt on the job to receive a workers’ compensation claim denial. Typically, the denial comes in the mail and can make an injured employee feel as if they have nowhere to turn. However, all workers who have been denied their workers’ compensation benefits can… Read More »
Working in the construction industry takes skills and stamina, but no matter how agile and experienced a worker may be, it does not detract from the hazards they may face. Every day new challenges arise that put workers at risk of being hurt or fatally injured on the job. Dangerous elements of a construction job… Read More »
Approximately 1.7 million people are exposed to silica dust each year, according to the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH), and virtually all this exposure occurs in the workplace. About 250 people die from silica dust exposure annually, and many more are rendered disabled. If a worker’s job involves drilling, grinding, or cutting… Read More »
Sustaining an injury on the job is stressful enough without having your workers’ compensation claim denied. When this happens, it is understandable to feel like you have no other options, but that is not the case. If you were injured on the job and your workers’ compensation claim was denied, there are steps you can… Read More »
Construction work can be a dangerous job for many reasons. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), of the 4,674 worker fatalities that took place in private industries in 2017, 971 of them were in construction. Construction workers face dozens of safety hazards, which can lead to injuries ranging from mild to serious.… Read More »
Almost 200,000 restaurant employees report an injury every year, for which many receive workers’ compensation benefits. Each eatery can expect to pay out about four claims per year. Front and back of the house restaurant injury types vary due to unique circumstances. However, most can be categorized into the following groups: heat-related injuries, sharp object-related… Read More »
Although some workers’ compensation claims proceed smoothly, others are more complicated. Some injured workers end up having their cases disputed by their employers’ insurance companies. Since premiums increase as more employees make claims, it is common for companies to challenge them. During the dispute process, injured employees may be required to give depositions, which are… Read More »
Getting hurt while working on the job in New Jersey can be a shocking and frightening experience. For many employees, it is their first experience with the workers’ compensation process, and they may be confused. However, if they follow specific steps, they can make the situation less overwhelming and more streamlined. Seeking Medical Treatment After… Read More »
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