A tragic construction accident at a construction site in Hanover Township, New Jersey resulted in the deaths of two workers. A work crew was in the process of building a new fire station for the Whippany Fire Company on Troy Hills Road in Hanover, NJ. As the workers attempted to use a crane to move a generator, something went wrong.…
That headline is both incredibly optimistic and, at the same time, rather depressing. However, for people who love to work, and work and work, knowing that your family may be taken care of if you die on the job can bring a sense of comfort. As long as a death is considered directly related to either a workplace accident or…
Hardworking employees often put their livelihood and their ability to provide for their families before anything else. Unfortunately, this often includes their own personal health and safety. When someone is injured on the job, they are often either afraid to report an injury because of the prolonged downtime that may follow, or just feel a profound sense of guilt and…
When a person is injured at work, the employer is required by law to provide Workers’ Compensation benefits, which includes medical treatment for the injuries. One issue that commonly arises is the provision of future medical care after the worker has been released and the case as been closed. This can be a murky and frustrating area for many reasons.…
You work hard to collect your paycheck to feed your family. When you get hurt on the job – especially if it seems like your employer is responsible, it makes sense that you should be able to sue to be compensated for your injuries. After all, the medical bills are piling up and you are on leave from work –…