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New Vermont Law Toughens Workers’ Compensation Compliance

Posted on July 2nd, 2010 No Comments

WCAX reports that “A new law stiffens penalties for businesses who don’t carry [workers' compensation] insurance, or who misclassify workers.”

This is part of a Vermont Department of Labor effort to make sure companies not only have workers’ compensation insurance, but are carrying the right kind as well.

“The state labor commissioner, Patricia Moulton Powden, says the law is targeted toward businesses that try to lower costs by classifying employees as independent contractors,” writes WCAX.

Powden says that having the right insurance is a smart choice. An employer could stand to lose everything in a civil law suit if he does not carry workers’ compensation insurance.

According to WCAX, noncompliance among businesses will result in a high fine and inability to bid on any state contract for three years.

If you or someone you know has been injured in the workplace, call the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers at 1-800-34-NJ-LAW to help you collect on your Workers’ Compensation benefits.

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

Posted on June 7th, 2010 No Comments

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.

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Man admits to lying to receive workers’ compensation funds

Posted on April 30th, 2010 No Comments

A man from New York recently pleaded guilty to a felony charge of workers’ compensation fraud by failing to reveal that he was working at an auto shop.

The 48-year-old man obtained nearly $22,000 in payments before he was caught. The payments were dispersed in $1,000 installments and he receive this from September 2004 to August 2009. He received the payments following an injury reported during his employment as a safety technician for the Transportation Security Administration.

To continue to receive the payments after the injury occurred, the man had to file paperwork with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs. The paperwork stated that he was not employed and had no involvement in any other business. Between Spring 2008 and August 2009, the man was employed at an auto repair shop.

If you or a loved one has been injured at the workplace, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson and Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

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OSHA surveys employers, finds companies that have most injuries

Posted on March 12th, 2010 No Comments

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration surveyed employers to collect data on workplace injury and illness. Letters have been sent to 15,000 workplaces that have the most reported injuries and illnesses resulting in missed work.

The letters have a list of the workplace’s injury and illness data, as well as OSHA safety standards for the relevant industry. If a company receives a letter, it means that they arehaving more injury and illness reports than average, and that the company needs to take immediate action to fix the issues.

The letter also offers advice about how to reduce injury and illness in the workplace. This includes information about official assistance for which the company may be eligible.

If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.

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Construction worker falls 40 feet at worksite

Posted on February 26th, 2010 No Comments

In Wanaque, N.J. a construction worker fell 40 feet from a construction site on February 3.

Emergency crews were immediately sent to the scene. The worker was transported to the hospital via helicopter. The worker fell from the third floor of an adult living community building. The 23-year-old construction worker was reaching for a propane tank on a forklift while working on the third floor. The tank slipped and caused other tanks to become off balance. This caused the worker to lose his balance and subsequently fall 40 feet. The worker suffered multiple injuries.

If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workplace injury lawyers of Levison Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529.

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OSHA Investigates Under Reporting Work Injuries

Posted on February 3rd, 2010 No Comments

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration began a one year investigation to asses the accuracy of injury and illness reports in the workplace.

This new investigation requires the U.S Department of Labor to compile the statistics of workplace injury, illness, or death. Employers are also supposed to keep these records. Record keeping on these incidents is essential to finding the cause of these accidents. OSHA will inspect companies’ records, interview employees, and perform a safety check of facilities.

If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

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Coffee Break Injury Gets Full Disability in NJ Case

Posted on January 25th, 2010 No Comments

A New Jersey plumber was driving to get coffee, which he was permitted to do, while waiting for a colleague and was involved in a serious accident.

The New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation awarded the man full disability for the multiple broken bones in his arms and legs that were sustained during the accident. The Court found that the man was an off-site consultant who, while waiting to speak to an expert, went to get coffee and was injured.

If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.

Worker Death at N.J. Chocolate Processing Plant

Posted on January 18th, 2010 No Comments

Cocoa Services LP has been cited with 5 citations and Lyons & Sons has been cited with 7 from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration after the death of a worker.

OSHA will begin to investigate this accident in July. The worker fell into a tank that converted hard chocolate to liquid chocolate. Some of the violations for both companies include, lack of railing on floor openings or working platforms. They were also cited for a lack of warning signs.

The companies have 15 business days to act upon the citations.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a workplace accident, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529 today.

Decrease of Construction Fatalities in NY

Posted on January 11th, 2010 No Comments

In 2009, there has been a decrease in construction activity in New York, which leads to few workplace deaths.

There were three fatalities due to construction accidents in 2009, which is down from 19 accidents in 2008. This is one upside to the down economy. The slower construction business is leading to less fatal accidents. This is not the only reason for less fatalities. According to officials, the tougher enforcement of safety rules have been helpful in keeping construction workers safer on the job.

If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

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Truck Driver Earns Workers Compensation

Posted on January 4th, 2010 No Comments

A truck driver from Virginia was injured on the job. He was first turned down for workers compensation, but after changing counsel, he eventually won a settlement.

The truck driver’s delivery truck broke down and he pulled it over just past the entrance of a building. The driver worked in the back of the truck while he waited for help. While he did this, a truck pulled out of the defendant’s property turned right and stuck the plaintiff’s truck. This caused the plaintiff to hit the windshield headfirst.

The truck driver had a pre-existing neurological condition that was almost asymptomatic before the accident. The accident made it worse. The plaintiff won a settlement after mediation.

If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

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New Vermont Law Toughens Workers’ Compensation Compliance

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

Man admits to lying to receive workers’ compensation funds

OSHA surveys employers, finds companies that have most injuries

Construction worker falls 40 feet at worksite

OSHA Investigates Under Reporting Work Injuries

Coffee Break Injury Gets Full Disability in NJ Case

Worker Death at N.J. Chocolate Processing Plant

Decrease of Construction Fatalities in NY

Truck Driver Earns Workers Compensation

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