Posted on March 19th, 2010
A construction worker from New Jersey was trapped in a 20-foot ditch after pinned-in by construction equipment at a construction site in Delaware.
The 35-year-old worker was working in the ditch around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday when a coworker attempted to connect a front bucket to a backhoe. The bucket then slid down the side of the ditch to where the worker was located. Luckily, the bucket did not fall on top of the worker, but trapped the worker for 2 hours as rescue crews tried to get him out of the hole. He was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
If you or a loved one has been injured on the job, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 for help fighting for the compensation you need for your injuries and losses.
Posted on March 11th, 2010
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration sent letters to 15,000 employers this week to alert them of troubling statistics regarding workplace injuries and illnesses. OSHA will alert companies whose cases of injury and illness exceed the national average and will request that they take the proper steps to ensure the safety of their employees.
If you have been hurt in an accident at work, contact the New Jersey workers compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 to discuss your legal options.
Posted on March 10th, 2010
The New York Insurance State Fund successfully forced a former Broome County woman to pay nearly $36,000 in restitution for workers’ compensation payments she collected while claiming to be unable to work. The woman was asked to repay the company after she was found working at a Walgreens in Virginia. According to sources familiar with the story, the woman had been collecting workers’ compensation payments for approximately five years.
If you have been injured on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. It is important to consult an experienced attorney if you have been wrongly denied benefits or if you would like to know more about your legal options. For assistance with your claim, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on March 8th, 2010
A trucking company based in Colonie, NY has been ordered by the state to pay $315,600 to the New York insurance fund after it was discovered that the company was underreporting payroll in order to avoid paying for workers’ compensation. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job and isn’t getting the money you need, the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to get you the money you need.
According to the state’s Insurance Department, Eagle River, Inc, had already paid $150,000 of the debt. Prosecutors say that the company was underreporting their payroll by approximately $2.2 million over a three-year period. An audit by state investigators showed the discrepancy, which the company had been exploiting in order to pay lower insurance premiums.
If you or someone you love has been injured in the workplace and isn’t receiving the compensation that he or she deserves, contact the New Jersey workers’ comp attorneys of Levinson & Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on February 24th, 2010
Despite a general push to prevent accidents in the workplace, workers continue to be injured on the job. According to recently published statistics, approximately 100,000 New Jersey workers experience workplace injuries every year. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod may be able to help you get the money you need.
According to the report, the state’s workers’ compensation programs pay about $1.5 billion to injured workers every year. Unfortunately, not everyone receives the workers’ compensation benefits that they deserve. Studies indicate that a large number of employers encourage their employees to cover up injuries.
If you or someone you love has been injured in the workplace, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injury. Contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod today by calling 800-346-5529.
Posted on February 18th, 2010
A worker at a Green-Bay packaging company was killed while working on the wheels on his semi-trailer earlier this month. The man was working on the vehicle when the person assisting him accidentally moved the truck, believing he sent a signal for the vehicle to be moved. The man was struck by the vehicle and died as a result of his injuries.
If you have been injured in an accident in the workplace, you may be eligible for compensation for your pain, suffering, and other damages. For more information, contact the New Jersey worker’s compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod at 800-346-5529 today.
Posted on January 18th, 2010
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.
Posted on January 13th, 2010
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.
Posted on January 5th, 2010
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.
Posted on December 31st, 2009
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.
