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- Workers may face retaliation for compensation claims
April 01, 2022
Read MoreWorkers in New Jersey have the right to compensation for work-related injuries. But some workers may also face the risk of workplace discrimination or retaliation for filing their workers’ compensation claim. Common methods Workers must file a timely claim and seek medical care. This may be complicated if an employer discriminates against them for their claim. Typical methods include: […]
- What can workers’ compensation help with?
April 01, 2022
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation can help with many of the concerns injured workers can face following a workplace injury or illness. For that reason, injured workers or workers who have become sick because of their job should be familiar with the different types of workers’ compensation benefits they can receive. Workers’ compensation benefits are aimed at helping injured […]
- How a worker must give the employer notice of a workplace injury
April 01, 2022
Read MoreAfter suffering a serious on-the-job injury, a hurt worker may have a lot to think about. In addition to having their injury treated and their pain managed, they may worry about how they will do their job so that they can support their family. In New Jersey, a worker in this situation may be able […]
- Seeking benefits for repetitive stress injuries
April 01, 2022
Read MoreWorkplace injuries are somewhat common in New Jersey, but not all result from traumatic and sudden accidents or events. Some New Jersey workers suffer harm over time, slowly developing medical conditions that require treatment and impact their abilities to work. These injuries are called repetitive stress injuries and can be painful, disabling, and challenging to […]
- Court: Medical marijuana can be reasonable, necessary treatment
April 01, 2022
Read MoreLike other areas of the law, workers’ compensation is constantly changing. Most of the time the changes are nuanced interpretations of the law that may have little to no impact on your individual case. But sometimes the changes are more significant. It’s a good idea to keep up-to-date on these changes, especially if you’re considering […]
- You still control your medical care after a work-related injury
April 01, 2022
Read MoreEspecially in these times, being injured is a harrowing experience. However, being injured on the job can add an additional layer of unease into the healing process because of all of the intricacies that surround workers’ compensation law. And, one bone of contention with many employers is who should provide that medical care, especially when […]
- What are my options if my claim for benefits is denied?
April 01, 2022
Read MoreSometimes, when a person in New Jersey files for workers’ compensation benefits, things do not go as they expect. For example, there may be questions about whether their injury/illness is work related, how much medical treatment they need or whether they are entitled to temporary or permanent disability benefits. Being denied benefits can be discouraging, […]
- New workers’ compensation law would cover parking lot incidents
April 01, 2022
Read MoreThere has long been a dispute in New Jersey as to when workers were technically on the job and could receive workers’ compensation benefits for injuries. This is an important technicality as a person who was about to enter the workplace and was injured but had not started the workday could be denied benefits even […]
- Avoid common grounds for denials in a workers’ compensation claim
April 01, 2022
Read MoreA workplace injury or accident can be a financial and emotional nightmare for a New Jersey resident. When a worker cannot do their job because of harm that they sustained while engaged in their employment, they may be able to seek compensation through workers’ compensation. A workers’ compensation attorney can be a valuable ally before […]
- Understanding worker’s compensation coverage
April 01, 2022
Read MoreAlthough some jobs, such as in the construction or transportation industries, put workers more at risk for injury than other lines of work, injuries can occur in any occupation. While every state has different worker’s compensation (WC) laws, in New Jersey all employers not covered by federal programs must have WC coverage or be approved for self-insurance. […]