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As unemployment rises, work-related death declines

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:25:01 +0000

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as the unemployment rate has increased in the U.S., work-related deaths have decreased. In 2009, work-related deaths were the lowest they have been since 1992 at 4,340. This is a 17 percent drop from 2008.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics goes on to state that while work-related injuries and deaths have decreased, the total number of hours worked in the country also decreased, by 6 percent.

As construction spending in the U.S. dropped by 15 percent, fatal work injuries in the construction industry dropped by 16 percent. Transportation saw the highest number of fatal work injuries at 1,682. 37 out of 50 states saw declines in overall work-related fatalities.

If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workplace injury lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod P.A. at 1-888-389-COMP to learn more about your rights.

OSHA Considering Criminal Punishment for Construction Accidents

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:41:12 +0000

Assistant Secretary of Labor Dr. David Michaels is suggesting criminal penalties for companies whose negligence has caused construction accidents. He says that the monetary penalties just aren’t doing the job.

He says that jail time would send a wake-up call to these risk-taking employers. Michaels was speaking at a “Safety 2010″ convention in Baltimore for construction safety experts. There, he lamented the greedy employers who consider the death of a worker just the price of business.

OSHA reports that over 5,000 workers die in construction accidents every year in the United States. Michaels quoted Mother Jones by saying, “Mourn for the dead, but fight like hell for the living.”

Construction accidents can seriously injure you. If you or someone you know has been injured on the job in a construction accident and need to collect your workers’ compensation, call the dependable New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 1-800-34-NJ-LAW.

What’s the difference between workers’ compensation and long-term disability benefits?

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:52:42 +0000

There are a number of significant differences between workers’ compensation and long-term disability benefits. Workers’ compensation benefits are intended for work-related injuries. The benefits are typically covered by the employer’s insurance provider.

Long-term disability benefits, on the other hand, cover non-work related medical conditions. These conditions can include neck and back pains. In most cases, individuals pay for their long-term disability benefits.

If you or anyone you know has questions about workers’ compensation, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 888-389-COMP.

What are the workers’ compensation responsibilities of employers?

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:02:34 +0000

Employers have a number of responsibilities in regard to workers’ compensation. One important responsibility is to carry workers’ compensation insurance.

Along with the requirement to carry workers’ compensation insurance, employers have a responsibility to maintain a record of all injuries and the loss of time due to a work-related injury. They may also be required to notify their employees of their workers’ compensation rights and responsibilities.

If you or anyone you know has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 888-389-COMP.

What information is needed for a workers’ compensation claim petition?

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:50:09 +0000

When individuals hire an attorney for a workers’ compensation-related case, they may have a number of questions about how the case will be handled. While an attorney can help them answer these questions, they may want to gather a number of items ahead of the first meeting.

To file a workers’ compensation claim petition, individuals typically need their social security number, name, and address. They may also need information about their employer and their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company.

The petition may also require information about the individual’s job, the nature of the injury, and how the injury was treated and reported.

If you or anyone you know has considered filing a workers’ compensation claim, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 1-888-389-COMP.

What can employees do if their employer does not file their claim?

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:04:22 +0000

When employees are injured on the job, they may want to file a workers’ compensation claim with their employer. While filing such a claim typically initiates the workers’ compensation process, some employers may not report the claim to the workers’ compensation insurance carrier.

If this occurs, employees have a number of options. They may want to contact the insurance carrier directly, or they may want to file a claim with their state’s workers’ compensation division. Filing such claims and challenging their employer, however, may bring about a number of legal contingencies.

If you or anyone you know has considered filing a workers’ compensation claim, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 888-389-COMP.

Woman settles workers’ compensation case for $23,120

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:15:28 +0000

A woman with octuplets settled a workers’ compensation lawsuit recntly. According to court reports, the woman settled the lawsuit with the state of California for $23,120.

The lawsuit had lasted more than a decade. The woman was originally injured while working as a psychiatric technician. The settlement may help pay a number of claims for her treatment.

If you or anyone you know has questions about a workers’ compensation case, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.

What types of injures are not covered by workers’ compensation?

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:00:54 +0000

While workers’ compensation is meant to provide coverage for employees injured on the job, it does not cover all work-related injuries. A number of injuries not covered by workers’ compensation involve getting injured while being reckless or careless on the job.

For instance, if employees injure themselves intentionally, they may not be able to collect workers’ compensation benefits. Similarly, if employees are injured on the job as a result of intoxication or illegal drug use, they may be unable to make a workers’ compensation claim.

If you or anyone you know has questions about workers’ compensation, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 888-389-COMP.

Workers’ compensation for the self-employed

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:52:51 +0000

While many individuals choose to work for large companies, some individuals work for themselves by being sole proprietors and independent contractors. Unlike many large companies, self-employed individuals typically are not required to have workers’ compensation coverage.

However, they may still purchase their own workers’ compensation coverage. When self-employed individuals have their own workers’ compensation coverage, they are often responsible for filing the claims themselves with their insurance company.

If you or anyone you know has questions about workers’ compensation coverage, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 888-389-COMP.

When should injured employees notify their employers?

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:41:49 +0000

When employees are injured on the job in New Jersey, they may want to notify their employer as soon as possible. According to the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act, employees must notify their employers within 90 days of the injury to receive workers’ compensation benefits.

If employees do not notify their employers within 90 days, then they may end up paying for their medical treatment personally. However, if the injury is the result of work over a long period of time, then the employees may still be able to recoup workers’ compensation benefits.

If you have questions about workers’ compensation, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 1-888-389-COMP.