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“Desk Jobs” and Workplace Injuries

Workers’ Compensation is meant to protect workers injured on the job by requiring that the employer pay for an injured worker’s medical bills and lost wages. Most people think of repair people, factory workers and construction workers when they think of employees who are eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits. This is not always the case. … Continue reading “Desk Jobs” and Workplace Injuries →

Teacher Sickened by Moldy Classroom is Awarded $1.8 Million

According to a report published at NJ.com, a New Jersey music teacher was awarded $1.8 million after a judge determined that her adult-onset asthma and other lung conditions had been caused by mold in a classroom. The teacher, Mary Jean Alsina, first filed the lawsuit in 2013, alleging that she had developed serious lung problems … Continue reading Teacher Sickened by Moldy Classroom is Awarded $1.8 Million →

Failure to Report Injuries

If you are injured at the workplace, you would normally want to report it to your supervisor and hopefully qualify for workers compensation to apply to your medical bills and make up for any time that you missed as a result of your work related injury. However, once you make your report to your employer … Continue reading Failure to Report Injuries →

Slip and Fall During Paycheck Pickup

…Covered Under Workers Compensation? Workers compensation claims can cover so many different types of workplace injuries, that just when we think we’ve seen the craziest examples something else pops up to prove us wrong. Take this case out of Freehold, NJ, in which a ShopRite employee came to work six hours before his shift was … Continue reading Slip and Fall During Paycheck Pickup →

Governor Christie Vetoes Workers Compensation Bills

In the first weeks of the New Year, NJ Governor Chris Christie has just issued vetoes for two major workers compensation bills, which were widely supported by the petitioner’s bar, while being opposed by employers and insurance carriers. Sponsored by attorneys for injured workers, the legislation was aimed at updating legislation that, for decades, employers … Continue reading Governor Christie Vetoes Workers Compensation Bills →

Worker’s Compensation: How It Can Help You

As outlined in a previous post, there are a number of steps you should take when seeking workers compensation rights after a workplace-related injury. Among these include promptly filing an accident report, and seeking immediate medical attention. Once you have successfully proven your case for a workers compensation claim, there are several benefits you can … Continue reading Worker’s Compensation: How It Can Help You →