Can workers receive workers’ compensation for emotional distress?

Many jobs come with a certain level of inherent risk. For instance, people recognize the construction and manufacturing industries as dangerous. Even office workers may sustain workplace injuries that lead to them being unable to work for a time. Workers’ compensation insurance protects both employees and employers when incidents leading to injuries occur. While…

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When might you face a workers’ comp claim dispute?

From payment for lost wages to medical coverage for your injuries, workers’ compensation can provide crucial financial support for you and your family. In New Jersey, most employers must carry this type of insurance for their employees. Unfortunately, there are many reasons your employer or your employer’s insurance provider may try to deny part…

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Steps after a workplace injury

On-the-job injuries can be stressful for everybody involved, but there is a set of easy procedures that the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development recommends to make these unpleasant circumstances more manageable. Please keep in mind while reading that this is neither legal nor medical advice. The general directive is to promptly…

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Immigrants can receive workers’ compensation in New Jersey

If you have a workplace injury that makes it difficult for you to perform your job and earn a living, you might be able to receive worker’s compensation. You can use workers’ compensation to cover medical bills and lost wages. In addition, you do not need to be a United States citizen to file…

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Wrongful death costs and workers’ compensation

People who lose their loved ones after a workplace accident have more than just sudden grief to attend to. On top of losing the income of the deceased, there are often hospital bills and funeral costs. New Jersey workers’ compensation is a tool that allows grieving families to support themselves to a certain degree…

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Study shows connection between warehouse work pace, worker injury

Working in a New Jersey warehouse often involves heavy lifting and long days spent on your feet. While the general nature of warehouse work makes it dangerous, research shows that something else is a major contributor to your injury risk when working in a warehouse: the pace of work seen there. According to Business…

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