Workers’ Compensation

Workers' compensation provides a valuable service to injured workers. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported in 2023, the maximum weekly benefit was $1,099. While the compensation is not full pay, it goes a long way in helping you if you...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 75,000 New Jersey workers faced injury and illness due to their jobs in 2021. Many of those workers turned to workers' compensation to help cover their costs while they healed. Workers' compensation is an important...

Workers' compensation provides you with benefits if you suffer an on-the-job injury or illness. It is a no-fault system, meaning that you do not have to prove your case to receive benefits. The payments you receive come from insurance your employer purchases, but the...

In order to make a claim under workers' compensation, your injury must be work-related. However, the classification of a workplace injury can get confusing. There are a few important factors that will help you determine if your injury is an eligible workplace injury....

When you make your living working in a New Jersey warehouse, you face elevated injury risks in comparison to workers in most other industries. The demands placed on warehouse workers are likely to increase as more Americans show a clear preference for shopping online,...

When you work a hospitality job in New Jersey, you may spend a good deal of time on your feet. The fast-paced nature of the industry also means injuries are a common occurrence, and many injuries suffered by bar, restaurant and hotel workers are the result of...

Workers' compensation coverage varies depending on the company you work for and who its insurance provider is. Regardless of the policy type, you should have access to benefits that provide support while you recover. Not understanding your benefits or using them...

Repetitive stress injuries are a major concern in almost every line of work. Just one RSI can potentially end a person's career. But what exactly are these injuries? How do they come about, and how can a person deal with them? Major issues with RSIs at work Mayo...

Most employers carry workers' compensation insurance, and it covers employees that receive injuries while on the job. Benefits often include wage replacement, medical care and disability compensation. An injured worker must file a claim to receive these benefits, and...

When you make your living working in a New Jersey clinic, hospital or another medical setting where you have to move patients, your risk of a lifting-related injury is much higher than that of the general public. Many nurses, nursing assistants, hospital porters and...