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 […]
Workplace Lawyers Blog
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 […]
When Can an Employer Fire You for Politics? Politics affects everyone, even if we don’t think so. Your taxes are affected by politics, in addition to local housing and urban development, which impacts how much traffic is in your area. Some employers have a substantial interest in elections, hoping for certain politicians to win, possibly […]
How Does Pregnancy Affect Workers’ Comp? The onset of a pregnancy can be a challenging time for a soon-to-be mother. One must be able to take care of themselves, and their unborn child. The caretaker may be in a reduced capacity due to conditions associated with pregnancy. Fortunately, there are laws in place to protect […]
If you have ever contracted food poisoning, you know it’s 1-2 days in hell. Not only are you possibly up in your arms over your decision to eat something, but you are confined to the bed and your toilet for however long you feel symptoms. These can range from nausea, vomiting, watery or bloody diarrhea, […]
