On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Sep 17, 2020 | Workers' compensation
When you make your living working in a New Jersey factory or a similar environment where you repeatedly perform the same tasks, you face a high risk of repetitive motion injuries. Common among assembly line workers, work-related repetitive motion and musculoskeletal...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Aug 8, 2020 | Workers' compensation
Because exposure to high levels of heat is dangerous, people often try to stay indoors during periods of hot weather to avoid sunburns and heat exhaustion. However, sometimes avoiding a hot environment is not possible. Some New Jersey residents have to contend with...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jul 7, 2020 | Workers' compensation
With a consistent focus on the importance of a functional workers’ compensation plan, your employer may neglect the implementation of an adequate return-to-work plan. If you suffer an injury due to a workplace accident in New Jersey, a customized RTW plan may...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | May 6, 2020 | Workers' compensation
It is well-known that some occupations are more dangerous than others. For instance, injuries are not uncommon on construction sites or in logging. However, it is also very possible to sustain injury in the office. In fact, according to the Albert Einstein College of...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Apr 29, 2020 | Workers' compensation
When you suffer an injury on the job, you can start the workers’ compensation claims process by alerting your employer to the injury. This should be all you have to do to start the process. Your employer has a responsibility to report your injury so that you can begin...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jan 24, 2020 | Workers' compensation
According to New Jersey law, people who suffer injuries in the workplace may pursue a workers’ compensation claim to cover their medical costs. However, time is an important factor if you want to file a claim. State law does not give a worker infinite time to pursue...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jan 22, 2020 | Workers' compensation
You probably think nothing of tweeting on Twitter or updating your status on Facebook. However, it is these actions that could lead to trouble when it comes to your worker’s compensation case in New Jersey. Social media is a very public forum, and if you say the...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Aug 26, 2019 | Workers' compensation
Employers in New Jersey and throughout the country should strive to ensure that their employees are protected from workplace hazards. Hazards could include poor air quality, exposure to toxic materials and injuries caused by repetitive motion. Individuals who are...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Aug 2, 2019 | Workers' compensation
Flaggers in New Jersey and throughout the country can be at high risk for getting hurt or killed on the job. In 2017, 132 flaggers were killed in traffic crashes that occurred in work zones. However, there are things that these workers can do to minimize the chances...
On behalf of Law Office of Donald W. Bedell | Jul 18, 2019 | Workers' compensation
There are five safety hazards that construction workers and employers in New Jersey need to look out for during summer. Some of these are linked to one another. The most prominent danger is fatigue from the heat. Fatigued employees will make poor judgments, have slow...
