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April 30, 2020

As many states are shutting down non-essential businesses during the current coronavirus pandemic, these states are designating medical offices, such as doctor’s offices, dentist’s offices, and physical therapists, as essential services that can stay open during stay-at-home orders. As a result, medical office workers must continue to come into contact with members of the public in the course of treatment, potentially being exposed to someone with coronavirus, especially if that person isn’t displaying symptoms. Although many coronavirus infections result in mild to moderate cold- or flu-like symptoms, a sizable portion of those who are infected with the virus do develop…

April 8, 2020

Although many COVID-19 infections result in mild to moderate cold- or flu-like symptoms requiring no hospitalization or professional medical care (and in some case infections result in no symptoms at all), a significant percentage of infections result in hospitalization, particularly for persons over the age of 60 and/or who have underlying medical conditions like respiratory or cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or a compromised immune system. As a result, COVID-19 infections can result in permanent damage to the respiratory system and even death, especially as the healthcare system becomes overwhelmed with seriously ill patients.  As many states shut down non-essential businesses during…

February 7, 2018

If you have been injured on the job it is likely that you will have the option to consider a settlement negotiated by your attorney with your employer’s Workers’ Comp insurance company.  Given this opportunity it is very important to make every decision wisely, and doing so with the assistance of your experienced attorney will allow you to achieve the best result possible in your case. It is important to know that some Workers’ Compensation settlement agreements are final and some allow you to reopen your case in the future if your injuries…

May 6, 2016

When a person who lives in New Jersey suffers a work-related injury and files a Workers’ Compensation claim to cover their medical costs and related expenses, the claims process is very different than it would be for someone injured while working in a state like California. That’s because each state has its own Workers’ Compensation system. In New Jersey, Workers’ Comp claims are handled by the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation, which is overseen by the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Nearly every worker who performs services for wages within the state is eligible for Workers’…

April 28, 2016

Uber, the major online transportation company, has resolved two class-action lawsuits by drivers who wanted the company to make changes to improve work conditions and provide Uber drivers with “employee status. The lawsuits were filed in California and Massachusetts. Uber, which is based in San Francisco, CA, provides online car services across the country. However, the company’s drivers do not receive any of the benefits or protections usually afforded to employees because they are currently classified as “independent contractors. If the plaintiffs in the class-action lawsuits had been successful at getting Uber to significantly change its policies and pay drivers…

February 9, 2016

Amazon was recently hit with fines by the U.S. Department of Labor for allegedly failing to properly document work-related injuries and illnesses. The fines were levied against Amazon’s fulfillment center in Robbinsville, New Jersey. The 1.2 million-square-foot center, which is located just off Route 539 in Robbinsville, typically employs approximately 2,500 people. During the most recent holiday period, the warehouse had in excess of 4,000 full-time employees. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the main federal agency charged with enforcement of federal safety and health legislation, the NJ Amazon fulfillment center violated federal law by shirking…

September 30, 2015

Most people work because they need to pay their bills – put food on the table, keep a roof over their family’s head, save for college and more. If you’re lucky, you like what you get paid to do. Not everyone, of course, is so fortunate. Still, you go to work each day to collect your paycheck. When you get hurt at work, however, everything can change in an instant. In addition to being in terrible pain and, perhaps, having to face medical treatments and surgeries and rehabilitation, you may be out of work for a while. You are entitled…

August 10, 2015

In the world of workplace safety, there are injuries and then there are Injuries. While every employee has the right to feel safe in their place of business and should be mindful of any risk to their health, catastrophic injuries can be a game-changer not only in terms of one’s ability to earn a living but also as far as how they live their life. If you’re lucky enough to survive these injuries with your brain and your major organs intact, you may require lifelong care or accommodations to ensure you can have some quality of life. Some of the…

July 6, 2015

During those unfortunate times in which you’re forced to file for Workers’ Compensation, you might be thinking to yourself, “This is between me and my boss. Why do I need to involve a lawyer? Won’t that just make things worse? The fact is that filing a Workers’ Compensation claim can be a confusing and complicated process that takes all of your time and leaves you going in circles. There are a number of claim-related issues for which you will need effective legal representation, including but not limited to: Maximum Payouts You will rarely be entitled to a…

June 30, 2015

In the category of “accidents happen, here are two tremendously upsetting stories that left victims’ loved ones in mourning. The commonalities between these accidents that occurred a week apart is that they were both in Brooklyn and both the result of mishaps on construction sites. First, a Flatbush man, 44, fell at least 30 feet on a Brooklyn construction site where he was working on March 26. He died after suffering serious head injuries. Apparently, according to police reports, he was standing on a ladder and slipped and fell. A week later, another construction worker, 54, fell six…