Worker Injured During Coffee Break Wins Disability Benefits

Posted on January 18th, 2010 No Comments

The Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division has ruled that a man injured while on a coffee break is entitled to full disability benefits. If you or someone you love has been injured at work and isn’t getting the disability compensation he or she deserves, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help.

The foreman plumber was injured shortly after leaving union hall in a company vehicle to discuss a project with a union instructor. The instructor was busy, though, so the man took a coffee break. He was on the way to get coffee when he was involved in an accident that resulted in compound fractures in both legs and an arm. Although his employer argued that he wasn’t entitled to disability benefits because he was not at work, the courts ruled that his authorized use of a company vehicle at the time of the accident warranted 100% disability benefits.

If you’ve been denied disability benefits you rightfully deserve, contact the New Jersey workers compensation attorneys of Levinson & Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.

Man Killed in Workplace Accident

Posted on January 13th, 2010 No Comments

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is investigating a workplace accident that took the life of a 20-year-old man. If your loved has been injured or worse on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you fight for what you deserve.

The man was working at TeligentEMS in Havana on Dec. 9 when a barrel exploded on him. He had been using a blow torch on this barrel to cut through it. The barrel had alcohol residue on it. He was being treated in the hospital for third-degree burns, but he died on New Year’s day.

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

Oil Rig Worker Killed in Accident

Posted on January 5th, 2010 No Comments

An oil rig worker was killed in an industrial accident on New Years Day. If you or someone you love has been injured or worse on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of  Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.

The accident occured around 8 a.m. at an oil rig in Oklahoma. According to officials, oil rig workers were lifting a pipe when it suddenly broke loose. The 3,000-4,000 pound pipe fell on a trailer, sliced through the top and hit a 35-year-old worker who was inside. He died instantly. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is doing a full investigation into this fatal workplace accident.

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.

Four Workers Injured in Constuction Accident

Posted on December 31st, 2009 No Comments

In Maine, a construction accident severely injured four workers. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.

The four workers were in the process of fixing shingles on an apartment roof when the scaffolding metal gave way and they fell 20 feet to the ground. Officials are investigating the accident believe that the scaffolding may not have been secured to the building properly.

If you have been injured in an car accident, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.

Maintenance Worker at Ford Motor Co. Dies on the Job

Posted on December 30th, 2009 No Comments

In the morning hours of Dec. 26, a maintenance worker at Ford Motor Co. was killed at the Kentucky Truck Plant. if you or someone you love has been injured or worse on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.

Reportedly, an I-beam fell on the 54-year-old man as he was trying to cut it down with a torch. The beam severed an artery after landing on his head and neck. He was transported to the hospital and was later pronounced dead. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials are investigating the accident.

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.

Bank Teller Gets Turned Down for Workers Comp

Posted on December 21st, 2009 No Comments

A bank teller in North Dakota, filed for workers compensation for anxiety disorder after being held at gunpoint during a robbery at work. The robbery occurred on May 26, the teller was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after the ordeal. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you fight for what you deserve.

The 56-year-old bank teller was denied of the workers comp because, according to the Workforce Safety and insurance officials, the state does not cover “mental injury arising from a mental stimulus.” Her lawyer is saying that the state should not have denied his clients claim.

If you or someone you love has been injured at work and is not receiving the money he or she is owed, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.

Workers Compensation Rates For Landscapers Drop in Florida

Posted on December 18th, 2009 No Comments

The workers compensation insurance in Florida are decreasing by 6.8 percent on average. This is the seventh annual workers compensation drop since 2003. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you fight for what you deserve.

In 2003, the Florida Legislature passed sweeping reforms on workers compensation. Since that time the cumulative average decrease has been almost 63 percent. Landscape installation has receive one of the biggest rate decreases with a 10.9 decrease since 2009.

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.

Widow Seeks Changes to Workers Comp

Posted on December 17th, 2009 No Comments

A window, whose husband died at work when a mine collapsed, is seeking to change how her workers compensation payments are dispersed. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you get what you deserve.

The woman is counting on local senators to keep pushing for equal payments for widows deemed “wholly dependent” and “partially self- supporting” after a death in the workplace. Her husband died in 2007 after a wall fell on him at work. In the 2010 session, senators will review death benefits in workers compensation to see if any changes need to be made.

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

The Importance of Filing for Workers Comp

Posted on December 16th, 2009 No Comments

When you’re injured on the job, it’s vitally important to file for workers compensation. If you or someone you love has been injured at work, contact the New Jersey workers compensation attorneys of Levinson & Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.

Workers compensation is an agreement in which you agree to waive your rights to sue your employer in exchange for medical benefits. If you are not being given the medical care you deserve, you have the right to engage a lawyer to help you get it. You owe it to yourself and your family.

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

Hockey Player Sues for Workers Comp

Posted on December 14th, 2009 No Comments

A hockey player who was injured playing for a minor league team in Rhode Island is suing for workers compensation in Michigan, according to an article from the Associated Press. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you get the money you need.

The man was signed by the since-defunct Detroit Vipers franchise in 1998. The team sent him to the Providence Bruins in Rhode Island, where he was injured while playing in 2000. Michigan’s Supreme Court will hear testimony about the case, and will rule whether or not the man will receive workers compensation in the state later this month.

If you or someone you love has been injured at work and isn’t receiving the money he or she is owed, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.