Spotlight on Safety Violations and Workers’ Comp: OSHA Fines New Jersey Contractor $819K
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. […]
New Jersey First Responders Receive Broader Workers’ Compensation Coverage Under New Bill
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 […]
Workers’ Compensation Following Roadside Accidents in New Jersey
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 […]
Disputing Benefits: How to Challenge Unfair Workers’ Compensation Determinations in New Jersey
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 […]
Exploring Factors: What Determines the Amount of Workers’ Compensation Benefits in New Jersey?
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 – Pursuing Compensation for Serious Injuries in Camden County
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 […]
Injured on the Job – Holding Grocery Store Employers Accountable in Camden County
With a large number of employees in New Jersey grocery stores, it is probable an accident can happen at work. If you were injured while working at a New Jersey grocery store, call the experienced Camden County workers’ compensation attorneys at Petrillo & Goldberg Law at 856.249.9288. We strive to hold grocery store employers accountable in Camden […]
Maximizing Your Workers’ Compensation: Understanding Average Weekly Wage
While the Average Weekly Wage (AWW) is important when it comes to determining workers’ compensation benefits in New Jersey, it can become confusing when applying for benefits. If you run across any issues with your application for benefits after sustaining a serious injury at work, call Petrillo & Goldberg Law. We have decades of solid experience in this area and can sit down with […]
Fighting Back: Workers’ Compensation Lawsuits in Camden County Construction Industries
Being injured on the job is tough. For many Camden County construction workers, the injury is just the beginning of their challenges. A serious injury may prevent you from working. You may struggle with things that used to be easy, like getting dressed or taking care of your house. Without your income, your family may […]
If I Am Injured At Work, Do I Have To Use The Company’s Doctors?
In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, if you are injured at work, you have the right to seek medical treatment for your injuries. However, the specific requirements for medical treatment vary between the two states. As an initial matter, whenever you are involved in a workplace accident or injured at your place of employment, it is […]