When many people think about workers’ compensation claims, they think of an injury caused by a sudden and unexpected workplace accident. While incidents such as slip and falls and vehicle accidents certainly contribute to their fair share of workers’ compensation claims, occupational illness that develop over the course of…
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When an injury results from a sudden accident in the workplace, it is relatively obvious that the injury was job-related and that you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, with other types of injuries, it may be more challenging to receive benefits for your medical care, income replacement,…
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After the initial shock of a workplace accident wears off, many victims start to wonder how their injuries will affect them financially. These concerns are often justified because if you are seriously injured in a work-related incident, you may incur significant medical expenses and even be unable to return…
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The rules for Medicare are complicated. And the rules for Medicare set-aside benefits in workers' compensation cases, if not followed correctly, can even cause you to have your Medicare benefits temporarily frozen. How could that happen? It has happened to some injured workers, even those represented by well-meaning attorneys.…
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In the state of New Jersey, workers' compensation courts have a set of complicated rules that determine exactly which types of benefits you can claim if you get hurt on the job. We're going to give you a general idea of what each type is about, and how it's…
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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious injury that is commonly sustained in workplace accidents. A TBI can occur anytime the brain hits the inside of the skull, causing damage to the delicate brain tissue and disrupting the normal functioning of the brain. Such damage can occur from…
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