Blog: Workers' Compensation
- If You Slip Shoveling Your Driveway Before a Remote Workday, Is It Workers' Comp?
Jan 20, 2026
It is 7:00 AM on a Tuesday in January 2026. A winter storm has just blanketed Passaic County with six inches of heavy, wet snow. You are a remote employee for a company in Newark or a hybrid worker slated to work from home today. Before you can settle into your home office for your first Zoom call, you head out to shovel the driveway so you can eventually get the mail or run ...Read More - Retail Worker Injuries In December: Common Hazards And NJ Workers Comp Tips
Dec 19, 2025
Retail work ramps up fast in December. At the same time, injuries rise because stores get crowded, stockrooms overflow, and schedules run long. If you are dealing with a retail injury, you can take steps that protect your health and also support your NJ workers comp claim from day one. This guide explains common December hazards, what to do right away after an injury, and NJ workers comp tips that can help you avoid delays...Read More - Can You Get Workers’ Comp for Carpal Tunnel from an Office Job?
Aug 15, 2025
If you work in an office and spend long hours typing, you may wonder whether workers’ compensation applies to conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome. The answer is yes, workers’ comp can cover carpal tunnel from an office job if you can show that your condition developed because of your work duties. Understanding how the system works and what evidence you need can make all the difference in getting your benefits approved. What Is Carpal Tunne...Read More - What Mistakes Should You Avoid While on Workers’ Comp in New Jersey?
Jul 31, 2025
If you’ve been injured on the job in the Garden State, you may be entitled to benefits through the workers’ compensation system. These benefits can help cover your medical bills, replace a portion of your lost wages, and provide long-term support if your injury leads to permanent disability. But receiving these benefits isn’t always as simple as it sounds. If you're wondering what mistakes you should avoid while on workers’ comp in New Jersey, you'r...Read More - Can You Get Workers’ Comp If the Injury Happened While Working Remotely?
Jun 20, 2025
Remote work has quickly gone from a temporary solution to a long-term reality for many New Jersey employees. Whether you’re clocking in from your home office, a coffee shop, or even your kitchen table, one question might come to mind after an unexpected accident: Can you get workers’ comp if the injury happened while working remotely? The short answer is yes—New Jersey’s workers’ compensation laws may cover injuries that happen while working from home o...Read More - What Forms Do You Have to Fill Out After a Workplace Injury in New Jersey?
May 23, 2025
If you’ve been hurt on the job, you’re probably overwhelmed. Between doctor’s visits, missed paychecks, and trying to figure out what your rights are, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in paperwork. One of the most common questions we get at Camili & Capo is: “What forms do I have to fill out after a workplace injury in New Jersey?” We’ve got you. Whether you’ve suffered a back injury on a construction site, slippe...Read More - Think Before You Post: Could Social Media Cost You Your Workers’ Comp?
Apr 4, 2025
After getting hurt on the job, most people just want to focus on healing and getting the support they need. But if you're receiving workers' compensation benefits, there's one thing you might not be thinking about that could cost you everything: social media. So, can social media ruin your workers’ comp claim? Unfortunately, yes—it absolutely can. Let’s talk about why that happens, what not to post, and the traps injured workers fall into without eve...Read More - 8 Easy Steps To Filing a NJ Workers’ Compensation Claim
Jun 21, 2023
You were injured at work. Now what? Unless you are considered an unpaid worker or independent contractor, you should be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Following these 8, easy steps can help to ensure that you submit all required documentation, improving the chances of your workers’ compensation claim being approved. Continue reading to find out how to file a workers’ compensation claim. Step 1- Receive Medical Care Your health and safety is of the utmos...Read More - How Workers’ Compensation Works in New Jersey
Oct 12, 2022
Workers’ compensation is a requirement of all employers in New Jersey and has been since the early-1900s. Workers’ compensation is a program that provides compensation to employees for medical bills and lost wages if they are injured while on the job. It can be helpful to understand the requirements of the program before you ever need to use them. How Does Workers’ Compensation Work? Workers’ compensation works similar to any insurance policy in that yo...Read More - Can I Be Fired for Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim in NJ?
Nov 23, 2021
If you have been injured at work or while carrying out job-related tasks, workers’ compensation will provide you with coverage for your medical expenses as well as part of your lost wages for the period you are not able to return to work. Employers are required to carry workers’ compensation in order to ensure their employees have a financial cushion in the event of work-related injuries or illnesses. This system also protects employers from lawsuit...Read More
