Workplace safety is a top priority for both employers and employees. A safe work environment not only ensures the well-being and health of the workers but also acts as a boost for productivity and efficiency. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal agency that sets standards for workplace safety and health and […]
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As an independent contractor, you may be working hard to keep your business afloat. But what happens when you face an unexpected injury on the job? Are independent contractors eligible for workers’ compensation to help cover the cost of medical bills and lost wages? Here’s what you need to know. Difference between an IC and […]
Understanding workers’ compensation coverage is a vital step in the recovery process for those injured at work. This coverage helps injured workers recover financially and physically. How do you know if you’re eligible and what types of injuries qualify for workers’ compensation coverage? What Kinds of Injuries Are Covered? Generally speaking, if an injury occurs […]
Reflection Do you ever stop and think about how an injury is holding you down? How does a workplace injury impact the way you look at yourself? Even though you think you’re okay, no one is immune to self-doubt and the reflection that often comes with an injury. Injuries have a way of holding us […]
In a nutshell, how hard is it to get injured at work? According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2.8 out of every 100 workers were injured at their workplace.[1] It doesn’t seem like a big number, but these injuries can often be life changing. How do we expect not to become a statistic […]
Livingston received the highest votes in the 2022 election and has never advertised in the magazine. New Jersey Workers Compensation law firm partner Craig Livingston was named by the magazine, Best Lawyers ®, for assisting injured workers in New Jersey, and the New York metropolitan area with Workers’ Compensation Law. Best Lawyers is a digital-only […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought something out of all of us. Long days sitting inside, working from home, and wearing masks has been unlike most of what this country has experienced. The uncertainty with catching the virus, the inability to socialize, and the fear that was instilled in each one of us has upended our […]
Remember when medical marijuana was touted as an alternative method of treatment instead of opioid use? Well, now there is another innovative way of treating people who are experiencing pain: Virtual Reality Therapy. Scientists have not stopped finding healthier ways of treating pain, and for good reason. In 2017, “an estimated 1.7 million people suffered […]
Virtual reality is a relatively new phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. Its applications extend to gaming, as well as the world of work. When suited with a virtual reality headset, it may keep us on our toes, however. Our inability to see or use our senses can have real ramifications for our […]
Asthma is a major noncommunicable disease that every year holds back about 25 million Americans. For many, it is developed in childhood, by the age of 5, sometimes adding an undue burden or difficulty towards their lives. Impact of Asthma For those who had it, it was a stark reminder of their inability to play […]
