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 »
Each year, thousands of workers lose their lives while on the job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were over 5,000 workplace fatalities in the United States in 2017. Of these fatalities, over 800 were due to fatal falls. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), reported that between January 2012 and… Read More »
Heart disease is often referred to as the silent killer. Hypertension and other forms of heart disease can be present without significant warning signs and bring devastating results. Heart disease and stroke are two of the leading causes of death among American adults. However, there are things that adults can do to maintain cardiovascular health.… Read More »
Hearing loss in adults is often thought of as part of the aging process. However, hearing loss can happen to adults at any age, and you may not be aware that the job you do can be putting you at risk. Occupational hearing loss is the third most common non-acute condition among adults after hypertension… Read More »
Workers’ compensation insurance is a necessity for all workplaces. Injuries happen at work; whether you suffer a broken bone on your construction job or a soft tissue injury on your office job, workers’ compensation insurance is there to cover your lost wages and medical expenses. These benefits are available to both workers and employers. In… Read More »
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