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Is an Assault at Work Compensable Under the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Statute?
Posted in Personal Injury
Generally speaking, a person who is assaulted at work to receive workers’ compensation benefits must show that the assault is related to the employment relationship and not from a purely personal relationship. If the assault arises out of a clearly personal dispute, the injured employee may be barred from obtaining… Continue reading
New Jersey Doctors Should Be Aware of Workers’ Compensation Issues
Posted in Personal Injury
For any doctors who treat workers’ compensation patients, there are several issues they should be aware of in order to effectively provide treatment to these injured workers in New Jersey. If you are injured at work and getting medical treatment, the issues below are crucial for you to understand and… Continue reading
Beware Potential Burn Hazards at Restaurants
Posted in Personal Injury
Many people have heard about the McDonald’s “hot coffee” spill lawsuit from 1994. That was one of the first cases to highlight the significant, life-threatening scalding injuries that can occur when hot beverages are spilled or consumed. Unfortunately, a recent case further illustrates the very real dangers and the often… Continue reading
“No Diving” – Prevent a Spinal Cord Injury while Swimming
Posted in Personal Injury, Spinal Cord Injury
Diving into a pool or lake during summer activities may land you in a wheelchair for the rest of your life; over 800 people per year suffer a spinal cord injury from diving in head first. These injuries are preventable—just remember to always go in feet first when entering pools,… Continue reading
Think You Are Entitled to a Second Opinion Under NJ Workers’ Comp? Think Again
Posted in Personal Injury
When an injury occurs on the job, you are usually covered under the workers’ compensation insurance policy paid for by your employer. You are also typically required to visit a physician selected by the insurance company to assess your condition and get treatment. But what if you don’t agree with… Continue reading
E-Cigarette Battery Injures Air Force Veteran
Posted in Personal Injury
Don George of Los Angeles, a retired Air Force veteran, is the latest example of the dangers associated with use of an e-cigarette. George recently filed suit in Los Angeles after being injured when the e-cigarette’s battery exploded, causing permanent scaring to his face and arm. Further, George claims that… Continue reading
Robert Wood Johnson Surgeon, Dr. Vijay Vaswani, Loses Medical License Indefinitely
Posted in Personal Injury
The former Vice President of Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton’s medical staff has agreed to an indefinite suspension of his medical license with the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners. RWJ Hamilton announced the doctor’s immediate resignation from their staff on December 31, 2015. The surgeon, Dr. Vijay Vaswani, signed… Continue reading
Why my New Jersey Workers ’ Compensation is Paid in Weekly Increments Rather Than a Lump Sum and is There Any Way to Receive it Now?
Posted in Personal Injury
Permanent partial and permanent total disability benefits in New Jersey are considered to be wage replacement benefits, so they are paid in the same manner as wages, which is weekly. These benefits accrue from the date of the last payment of temporary disability benefits. In many cases, the entire award… Continue reading
Wire Grill Brush Bristles: A Tiny Menace
Posted in Personal Injury
With the summer grilling season in full swing, you should take a minute and inspect your grill and grill cleaning brush, if you use one, before firing it up for your next barbeque. A small but serious (and painful) culprit has landed people across the country in emergency rooms and even emergency surgery over the past few years: tiny, metal grill brush bristles. The needle-like bristles come dislodged from brushes used to clean grills. Sometimes the bristles stick to the grill. The next time food is placed on the grill the bristles end up embedded in the meat or vegetables, which is then ingested by the unsuspecting barbecue guest. Continue reading
Which States Provides My Workers’ Compensation
Posted in Personal Injury
I live and work in Pennsylvania, but I got hurt in New Jersey. Which state should be providing me with my workers’ compensation benefits? Workers’ compensation benefits are state specific. Pennsylvania is a wage loss state and New Jersey is a disability based state. Therefore, the benefits you are entitled on one side of the Delaware River are much different than the other side. Continue reading
