Last week, Ridgewood police and emergency personnel responded to a report of a man who had fallen from the roof of a residence while on the job as a painter on Kenilworth Road. The painter, who was reported to be employed by a North Jersey-based painting company, was transported to…
Workers’ Comp Helps Injured Workers, But Are All Workers Covered? Full-time employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses can receive workers’ compensation benefits from their employers, including compensation for medical expenses and partial reimbursement of lost wages. But do those benefits extend to workers classified as independent contractors? With increasing…
Some run away from danger, but others bravely run towards it. Those heroes usually are our police and other first responders. Being a police officer or firefighter in New Jersey is a demanding and dangerous job. Though well-trained in rescue and safety, they are often injured on the job. But…
In recent years, Americans have benefited from a surge of work-from-home opportunities. Many workers enjoy the flexibility and freedom that a remote job affords them. However, the popularity of work-from-home careers has led to interesting legal questions about remote positions and an employee’s right to workers’ compensation benefits. In a…
One out of every five Americans in the workplace is 65 or older, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. By comparison, twenty years ago, labor statistics show that one of every eight workers was 65 or older. Retirement patterns have changed significantly in recent decades. An increasing number…
New Jersey has been a pioneer by enacting laws protecting injured workers and their families since 1911. Unfortunately, most people do not know they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, let alone have any idea what is necessary when making a claim. According to the Steven Cohen, Esq., Chairman of…
At Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., we know how frustrating and anxiety-inducing it can be to learn that an insurance company denied your claim for New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits. However, you should know that you can appeal a denied benefits claim. It is very important to work with an experienced…
A growing number of people in New Jersey use ride-sharing (or ride-hailing) apps such as Uber and Lyft. However, what happens when the busy drivers for these ride-sharing companies get into car accidents? Do the drivers qualify for workers’ compensation benefits like other “employees” in New Jersey, or do they fail to…
Workers in New Jersey and across the country should pay close attention to the leading causes of workplace injuries. This information can help workers to identify injury risks in their work environment. They can collaborate with their employers and co-workers on finding ways to eliminate those risks through a combination…
