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Accordingly, workers’ compensation claims among nursing assistants and CNAs is not uncommon. That being said, getting a New Jersey nursing assistant or CNA workers’ compensation claim approved can be difficult. The insurance company may outright deny the claim or try to downplay the severity of the worker’s claimed injuries.

At Schibell Law, LLC, Our New Jersey Nursing Assistant Injury Attorneys are Here to Help

Because of the demands of the job, a nursing assistant or CNA may find him or herself suffering from an on-the-job injury. Hospitals and emergency rooms as well as clinics and nursing homes can be dangerous work environments. Each day in the life of a nursing assistant or CNA brings new challenges and even the most alert and careful worker could still be the injured in an accident. Some common accidents that nursing assistants and CNAs may experience include:

• Being assaulted by patients when trying to restrain them;
• Falling down while transporting a patient;
• Suffering a strain, sprain, or pull from lifting a patient; or
• Being exposed to toxic hazards or illnesses at work.

At Schibell Law, LLC, we understand the physical and financial impact your injuries can have on every area of your life. Our skilled personal injury attorneys will provide individualized legal representation to protect you against wrongful actions on the part of your employer, while seeking the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve.

Common Causes of Job-Related Injuries and Illnesses for Nursing Assistants and CNAs

Any of the workplace injuries or illnesses suffered by a nursing assistant or CNA can cause potentially disabling and even life threatening conditions. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), nursing assistants and CNAs often suffer from the following: 

• Illnesses related to toxic substances, such as lung disease and cancer;
• Illnesses due to exposure to disease, including HIV and hepatitis.
• Back and neck injuries, such as fractured vertebrae and slipped disks;
• Head injuries, including concussion and traumatic brain injury;
• Muscle and tendon strains, sprains, and tears;
• Broken bones and dislocated joints;
• Severe bruises, lacerations, and puncture wounds; or
• Work related stress injuries, whether physical or psychological.

In addition to medical expenses and treatment costs, nursing assistant or CNA injuries or illnesses may require physical work restrictions or reduced hours at work. Unfortunately, an injured nursing assistant or CNA may face issues at work as a result.

Speak With an Experienced Nursing Assistant or CNA Injury Attorney in New Jersey

If you are a nursing assistant or CNA who has suffered an on-the-job injury or occupational illness, contact Schibell Law, LLC today. Our experienced New Jersey nursing assistant or CNA attorney team led by Richard Schibell can answer your questions and explain your options, so you can get the compensation you are entitled to by law. Call or contact us online to request your free consultation today.

Richard N. Schibell, Esq.

is the founding partner at Schibell Law LLC concentrating in all aspects of Workers’ Compensation throughout New Jersey. Mr. Richard N Schibell graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts, concentrating in both Philosophy and History. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate degree from Seton Hall University School of Law.

Following his graduation from law school, Mr. Schibell served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Richard W. English, J.S.C., in the Civil Division of the Monmouth County Superior Court.