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New Jersey workers’ compensation law typically bars employees and their families from suing an employer in civil court after a workplace injury or death. However, a January 2025 appellate court decision shows there are exceptions. If an employer allows a dangerous condition to continue and someone is seriously harmed as a result, the door may…
A tragic workplace accident in Egg Harbor Township has drawn attention to the dangers construction workers and bystanders face when safety protocols fail. A 23-year-old roofing worker lost his life after a concrete slab collapsed on him outside the Clubs at Tilton condominium complex. While working at ground level, the worker was crushed beneath the…
Employees in South Jersey rely on workers’ compensation benefits to help cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs when they’re injured on the job. Petrillo & Goldberg Law understands that the workers’ compensation system can be confusing, especially when you’re dealing with an injury. Understanding your rights and the benefits you may be entitled…
The deaths of three Amazon workers at New Jersey warehouses in 2022 have advocates seeking answers – and seeking support for stronger rules about heat safety at work. Exposure to extreme heat can cause injuries and heat-related illnesses. If you’ve suffered issues from heat exposure at work, speak to an experienced New Jersey workers’ compensation…
Imagine going to work every day, not knowing whether you’ll return home safely. This fear was all too real for the employees of a construction company in Long Branch, New Jersey. A recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation revealed that Road Contractor Corp. exposed workers to risk of injury and potentially deadly conditions.…
In January 2024, New Jersey passed a law expanding workers’ compensation coverage for emergency first responders and their families. The bill makes it easier for families to seek death benefits when first responders suffer fatal cardiac events or strokes immediately after a shift ends. The bill is intended to make it easier for these families…
If you work on the roads in New Jersey, you’re aware of the dangers involved. Construction workers, utility workers, law enforcement, and road maintenance crews often find themselves working on the shoulder of busy highways. This necessarily exposes you to the risk of workplace car accidents, which can lead to serious injuries. However, the New…
You were injured at work. You told your employer who started the workers’ compensation process. You thought you had coverage – but now you’re hearing different. If you’re facing an unfair workers’ compensation determination, it may be time to challenge that determination. Here’s what injured employees need to know to challenge an unfair workers’ compensation…
If you have been injured on the job in New Jersey, workers’ compensation can provide crucial financial support during your recovery. Benefits can cover the cost of necessary medical treatment for your work injury, such as doctor visits, surgeries, physical therapy, and medication. Temporary disability benefits are designed to replace a portion of your lost…
Office job accidents are more common than one might think because the office environment comes with unique, entrenched potential injury opportunities. While the injuries are not like those sustained working outside or another physically active job, they nonetheless present the possibility of strained vision, back pain, hand and wrist pain, neck pain, slips, trips, and…