Understanding Occupational And Repetitive Stress Injuries
Whether your injury has led to temporary disability or permanent disability, an experienced New Brunswick workplace injury attorney can explain your options and help you choose the best course of action.
I am John D. Kovac, and I have been practicing law since 1987. When I founded the Law Office of John D. Kovac, I knew that I would focus on helping clients injured by the negligence of other people or while working. Injuries or illnesses in the workplace can be divided into two groups — workplace accidents and occupational injuries or illnesses.
Workplace Accidents
In New Jersey, occupational injuries involve more complex levels of proof than accidents. A workplace accident is typically tied to a specific incident or cause, including:
Falling down the stairs
Tripping over items on the floor
Defective elevators
Items falling and injuring your head, neck or shoulders
Amputation
Chemical or electrical burns
Auto accidents (as a delivery driver)
Occupational Injuries Or Illnesses
Occupational injuries or illnesses typically manifest themselves over time. When an employee repeats the same motion or stresses a body part for months, years or decades in the same type of job, these stresses can break down those body parts. Common types of injuries or illnesses include:
Chronic back and neck pain
Joint pain and muscle fatigue
Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Mesothelioma
Hearing loss
Accelerated osteoarthritis of the knees, hips and spine
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Other forms of chemical or toxic exposure
Whether an occupational injury is caused by repetitive motion or stress, or the constant exposure to toxic materials, an experienced workers' comp lawyer can work with you and your employer's insurance company to ensure that you are properly compensated.
Contact the Firm
If you have questions regarding workplace injuries, schedule a free initial consultation with the Law Office of John D. Kovac by calling (732) 247-9990 or by completing the contact form
on this website. We accept cases on a contingency fee basis and offer Spanish interpretation services by appointment.