Workplace Accidents
What to do if You are Injured in an Accident at Work
Data compiled by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal that there are approximately 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries each year. If you are one of the workers who is injured in an accident, it is common to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to proceed. It is important in these situations, however, to…
Read MoreCommon Jobsite Accidents in New Jersey
For many Americans, the daily drive to work does not include thoughts about whether or not they will incur a serious personal injury on the job that day. For those of us that work behind the safety of cubicle walls and a computer screen, the risk of personal injury may be low enough that the…
Read MoreDo I Need Workers Compensation Insurance?
Workers compensation insurance provides benefits to individuals who become injured or ill while on the job. The amount of required workers’ compensation insurance coverage varies by state, and New Jersey has specific laws regarding how and when workers’ compensation must apply. Workers comp insurance is purchased by an employer, and in exchange for this coverage,…
Read MoreHow to Get a Workers Comp Settlement
How to Win a Workers Comp Settlement There are a number of different ways for workers who are injured on the job to receive compensation. These include filing for workers’ compensation benefits or pursuing personal injury claims. If you decide that it is in your best interest to pursue a workers comp settlement claim, you…
Read MoreWhat to do if You are Injured in an Accident at Work
How to Respond if You’re in an Accident at Work Despite numerous programs designed by companies to decrease the risk of workplace injuries, accidents still occur every day in this country. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that in 2016 there were 5,190 workers killed while on the job. When workplace accidents occur, it…
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