If your teen has a part-time job or maybe works during their summer and holiday breaks, you likely hadn’t given any thought to workers’ compensation until they were injured. Your teen may not even know what workers’ comp is. Most New Jersey employers are required to...
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Workers’ Compensation
How recent changes in workers’ comp law benefit first responders
The physical and emotional stress of being a first responder isn’t something that goes away once the call is over. This year, New Jersey’s workers’ compensation law was updated to reflect that. Now, if a first responder suffers a stroke or cardiac event within 24...
What’s a third-party claim for workers’ compensation?
When you’re injured on the job, workers’ compensation is supposed to be there to provide benefits like medical treatment and wage replacement – but what if that’s not all you might be due? If someone other than your employer is responsible for your injuries, you may...
Why are workers’ compensation claims denied?
Given that a workplace accident can knock you out of work and force you to seek costly medical care, you need money after being injured on the job. A workers’ compensation claim might provide the relief that you need, but only if you’re successful on your claim. You...
Mistakes to avoid when filing a workers’ comp claim
Filing a workers' compensation claim is necessary for employees injured on the job. However, the process can be complex, and making mistakes may cause delays or denials of benefits. Understanding common pitfalls can help you through the process. If you know what they...
What should people do after a workplace injury?
Certain jobs in New Jersey are more dangerous than others, but accidents and injuries can occur at any job and in any workplace environment. These injuries can be serious and cause people significant problems. They may need significant medical care and may require...
When does a Workers’ Comp Hearing come into play?
Workers’ compensation is a “no-fault” insurance employers are required to carry to protect their employees in the event they’re injured on the job or they develop an occupation-related illness. It covers medical costs, wages lost, permanent partial or permanent total...
Contractor fines show fall dangers construction workers face
Construction always seems to be underway in New Jersey. Whether it is road work, residential home projects, commercial construction, improvements, repairs and maintenance, the work is plentiful. While this is a positive development in many ways, there are inherent...
Avoid these five common workers’ compensation mistakes
Being injured on the job can significantly impact your life. You might have physical limitations and pain to contend with, and your medical expenses may quickly eat away at your savings during a time when you’re unable to work. While you might think that workers’...
How can I resolve a workers’ compensation dispute?
If you are injured at work in Florham Park, it may be immediately apparent to you that you should qualify for workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical expenses and lost wages. However, your employer may not see things the same way, leading to a workers’...
