Industrial equipment comes with certain hazards for those who operate them in factories and plants, and they can also be dangerous even when they are not in use. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures prevent power sources from starting up unexpectedly and allow them to be safely inspected and repaired as needed. Companies that do not take LOTO… Read More »
Workers who are injured or contract an illness while on the job are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Many employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance to cover employees’ medical costs and lost wages while they recover from a work-related injury. Like any insurance policy, however, the injury must meet certain criteria in order… Read More »
Each year, nearly 100 workers in the United States lose their lives in forklift accidents, according to the National Safety Council. Thousands more are seriously injured in forklift-related incidents that could have been prevented. This evidence points to the conclusion that forklift safety is often overlooked in the workplace. Forklifts can be difficult to operate… Read More »
Summer is a great time of year for everyone, but it does not come without its issues. It is a fact that workplace injuries more often occur during the summer months. Workers exposed to heat in a factory or the sun’s deadly rays outside are at risk to life-threatening illnesses. Whether it is the younger… Read More »
Overexertion injuries and falls are types of workplace injuries that are usually covered under workers’ compensation. Even though workplaces have gotten safer over the last two decades, the costs associated with workplace injuries have increased, even when adjusting for inflation. Overexertion injuries and incidents involving falls account for nearly half of all workplace injuries. Liberty… Read More »
If you have been injured in a work accident or suffered an injury due to the nature of your job, then you most likely need to hire a workers’ compensation lawyer to handle your case. Workers’ compensation claims are quite different than other types of cases, such as motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice claims, and… Read More »
The National Safety Council (NSC) recognizes June as National Safety Month, a time to reflect and reassess safety programs and practices in homes and workplaces. This year, National Safety Month occurs at an especially unique time. As the nation and the world faces the threat of COVID-19, it is now more important than ever to… Read More »
When a work accident happens, an employee is forced to deal with a loss of wages because he or she can no longer work. Lost wages can put an enormous stress not only on the injured employee, but also on the employee’s entire family. How is Temporary Disability Benefits Calculated? In New Jersey, an employee is… Read More »
New Jersey recognizes two separate and distinct types of workers’ compensation claims; traumatic accident claims and occupational disease claims. What is a Traumatic Accident Claim? A claim for a traumatic work accident usually involves a one-time trauma wherein an employee sustains an injury, such as a slip and fall, motor vehicle accident, lifting, or injuries that are… Read More »
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed the way we live and work. Many individuals have questions regarding the transmission of the disease and what happens if they are infected at work or injured while working remotely. Health care professionals, first responders, restaurant workers, grocery store employees, gas station attendants, and public transportation employees are just some of the… Read More »
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