Tag Archives: workers compensation
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Negligence plays a role in most on-the-job injuries that qualify for Workers’ Compensation benefits under New Jersey law. In fact, one of the reasons for Workers’ Compensation is to help ensure that injured workers receive the payments they need regardless of fault. Even injuries caused by willful negligence can qualify for benefits — as long… Read More »
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Injured workers suffering from pain are often prescribed opioids, highly addictive medications that can lead to long-term dependencies. Pain management during treatment is essential to healing. How to balance the risk of addiction and the proper treatment for chronic pain requires patient and medical vigilance. New York and Louisiana have the highest rates of prescribing… Read More »
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What constitutes well-being? Well-being is more than just being free from disease. According to the World Health Organization, health is “…not only the absence of infirmity and disease, but also a state of physical, mental and social well-being.” According to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, well-being is comprised of six measurements: Life Evaluation Physical Health Emotional… Read More »