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Employees who must work outside during the warmer months are at risk of suffering from heat-related illnesses. Hot temperatures and direct exposure to the sun can cause a wide range of medical ailments. If your job exposes you to the elements, here is what you need to know about workers’ compensation and heat-related illnesses.
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Certain jobs and industries are much more likely to require workers to spend most of or all their shifts outside under the sun. Occupations, where workers may have a higher risk of developing a heat-related illness on the job, include:
You should expect your employer to take steps to help protect you against heat-related illnesses that you might suffer on the job when you are exposed to extreme heat conditions. Steps employers can take include:
Workers whose jobs require them to work outside can suffer a wide range of heat-related illnesses, such as:
Profuse sweating from high heat can also lead to work accidents and injuries when workers lose their grip on tools or equipment they are using or have their grip slip when climbing a ladder, for example.
In New Jersey, an employee who suffers a heat-related illness while on the job is entitled to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Benefits available under the New Jersey workers’ comp system include:
In addition, workers’ comp can offer death benefits to the surviving dependents of a worker who passes away due to a heat-related illness that they suffer on the job. Death benefits provide financial payments to dependents and contributions toward funeral and burial expenses.
A workplace injury can be devastating, particularly if it prevents you from returning to work for an extended period of time. Although New Jersey Workers’ Compensation laws are supposed to provide you with reimbursement for medical expenses and replacement pay for missed time at work, it is not always easy to get the Workers’ Comp benefits you deserve. That is why you should speak with a knowledgeable Workers’ Compensation lawyer about your situation and get guidance throughout the claims process. The experienced Workers’ Compensation attorneys at The Epstein Law Firm, P.A. represent clients in Mahwah, Paramus, Ridgewood, Englewood, and all across New Jersey. Call (201) 380-7687 or fill out our online contact form today to schedule a free consultation about your work injury case. Our main office is located at 340 West Passaic Street, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662.
The articles on this blog are for informative purposes only and are no substitute for legal advice or an attorney-client relationship. If you are seeking legal advice, please contact our law firm directly.
Third-party workplace injury results, distinct from workers’ compensation benefits reported by The Epstein Law Firm, P.A.:
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts.
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“I had an excellent experience working with George on my workers’ compensation case. He was wonderful—always professional, patient, and incredibly helpful every step of the way. George took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions, and made sure I felt supported throughout the process.”
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