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No one should have to face the risk of a fatal injury when they are at work. And yet, dozens of New Jersey workers suffer deadly injuries on the job every year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that New Jersey’s rates of fatal falls and exposure events (i.e., exposure to toxic fumes) are …
Requirements for Workers Compensation Insurance Types of Coverage New Jersey law requires that all New Jersey employers not covered by federal programs have workers’ compensation coverage or be approved for self-insurance. Even out-of- state employers may need workers’ compensation coverage if a contract of employment is entered into in New Jersey or if work is …
Getting injured at work can impact your life in a number of ways. In addition to the physical pain and mental and emotional challenges of a serious injury, limitations to your ability to earn a living can result in financial strain. If you have been injured on the job or develop a work-related illness, you …
Safe+Sound is an initiative led by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to raise awareness about the value of the many health and safety programs run across the nation. It’s a week in which organizations of any size can participate in several activities, or even host an awareness event to promote and recognize the …
Can’t help but post that latest picture up on Instagram about your night out on the town? Do you make a habit of venting about life on Facebook? Are you looking to let out your true feelings on Twitter? Well, if you have just filed a claim for worker’s compensation, then you’ll probably want to …
So, you failed a drug test. Well, you wouldn’t be the first. Many people regularly use recreational drugs despite their workplace policies. The problem is, you were recently injured at work and submitted a worker’s compensation claim. Don’t get too worried just yet. Here’s what you need to know: A positive test is not an …
At Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, we received a past settlement for a client who was installing a meter as an electrician, following all safety procedures, and was still injured in an explosion. The explosion caused a bright flash of light and left him blinded temporarily, where he staggered away with many other injuries. Our team …
When you have been injured in the workplace, it is almost always a case of workers’ compensation. For construction workers who work in an environment that has many hazards and risks, the stakes are high. But what happens if you believe that your employer has been negligent? This could technically broaden your case and sometimes …
What happens if you are injured at the construction workplace and now you can’t return to work because of the extent of your injuries? What happens if you are able to return to work but your boss refuses to rehire you? These are questions that you may be asking if you find yourself in this …
There are many types of “rehabilitation” when you have been injured on the job. This is usually part of workers’ compensation damages, from physical therapy to vocational rehabilitation to help put you back to work. If you are unable to return to work because of an injury, workers’ comp could offer you vocational rehabilitation as …
Recently, fallen machinery in the construction workplace trapped and critically injured a worker on a site. This came only one day after two workers were killed in separate construction accidents. Although the details are vague on how the accident occurred, a Bobcat machine fell on top of the worker and pinned him underneath, making it …
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has estimated that approximately 838,000 workers in the construction industry could be exposed to lead at any time. There are dangers in this because lead enters the body through inhalation from breathing in lead-containing dust and fumes at work. Construction workers are exposed to lead during the removal, …
In New Jersey in April 2017, a company was fined by federal labor authorities after a terrible crane accident that led to a man’s death. The man was pronounced dead at the scene after a strap gave way and a generator being hoisted by a crane fell on him, his injuries killing him hours later. …
There are many respiratory diseases that you can obtain in your very own workplace, which is why protection from these diseases is important. Especially for those who work in construction, the risks are high. Some of the most serious diseases include cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which, in many cases, can prove fatal. …
In the construction workplace, you will run into a wide assortment of different types of machinery. The problem is, many of these types of machinery are not as safe as they seem, especially when proper precautions are avoided. As a result, many people find themselves in the middle of a mess of medical bills, time …
Physical overexertion is known to be one of the leading causes of injuries in the workplace. In fact, these specific types of injuries cost the country $15.1 billion in workers’ compensation costs, as well as missing more time at work. These unique injuries take place when somebody exceeds the limits of their bodies for their …
What is a personal injury case and why are they sometimes necessary after you have sustained serious injuries? A personal injury case takes place when one person suffers harm from an accident or injury, and someone else may be legally responsible for that harm. Usually, they are solved in settlement before court even occurs, but …
Have you ever been curious about employment laws in New Jersey? As an employee in the construction workplace and more, you should understand your rights to protection from discrimination and rights for workers’ compensation and more. Today we will outline some of these important laws in regards to New Jersey workplaces. New Jersey Laws Discrimination …
In very recent times, trenches have been used in the construction workplace for installing utilities and pipelines. Many people may picture construction trenches as just digging in the soil but this is far from the truth – it involves many risks and hazards like collapses, cave-ins, and side wall collapses that can cause severe injury …
When you have been injured in a workplace accident, you probably assume that the law is on your side. You may wish to receive compensation for your injuries to pay for things like time off of work and medical treatment. Today we will help you understand the reasons to hire a workers’ comp attorney to …
