Injuries on the job are a serious issue that can have a devastating impact on workers and their families. In New Jersey, workers who are injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits can help to cover the cost of medical expenses, lost wages, and other expenses related to the injury.
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) recently released a list of nine Essex County companies that were issued “stop-work” orders by the department. These orders were issued because the companies were found to have serious safety violations that put workers at risk of injury.
According to the NJDLO, out of the 110 stop-work orders issued since 2019, 87 of those orders involved construction jobs, with 44 being public works projects. So far, stop-work order investigations have led to 11 contractors being barred from engaging in future public works jobs.
This is a reminder that all employers have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace for their employees. When employers fail to meet this responsibility, workers can be seriously injured. If you have been injured on the job, it is important to contact an attorney to discuss your legal rights.
How Are Companies Held to Account for Safety Violations?
The announcement of these nine companies being issued stop-work orders is a reminder of just how critical it is for employers to provide a safe workplace and that their failure to do so should result in being held accountable.
If you have been injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits can help to cover the cost of your medical expenses, lost wages, and other expenses related to your injury.
To be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, you must prove that your injury was caused by your job. This can be done by showing that your injury was caused by a hazard in the workplace or by an act or omission of your employer.
If you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, you will receive benefits based on the severity of your injury. For example, if you are temporarily disabled by your injury, you will receive benefits equal to two-thirds of your average weekly wage. If you are permanently disabled by your injury, you may be entitled to a lump-sum payment or monthly benefits for the rest of your life.
If you have been injured on the job, it is important to contact an attorney to discuss your legal rights. An attorney can help you to file a workers’ compensation claim and to ensure that you receive the benefits you are entitled to.
Legal Options
Job injuries can have a devastating impact on workers and their families. If you have been injured on the job, it is important to contact a New Jersey workers’ compensation attorney to discuss your legal rights. An attorney can help you to file a workers’ compensation claim and to ensure that you receive the benefits you are entitled to.
If you have been injured on the job, you need an aggressive attorney from Rispoli & Borneo P.C. advocating for you and ensuring your rights are protected.