Workers' Compensation | McHugh & Imbornone, P.A. Law Office https://www.minjlaw.com FindLaw IM Template Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:21:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 Minors and workers’ comp: What parents should know  /blog/2024/11/minors-and-workers-comp-what-parents-should-know/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:21:15 +0000 /?p=48274 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 carry workers’ compensation insurance. What many parents don’t realize is that this covers employees…

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]]> How recent changes in workers’ comp law benefit first responders  /blog/2024/10/how-recent-changes-in-workers-comp-law-benefit-first-responders/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:56:32 +0000 /?p=48271 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 hours of going on an emergency call, there is a “rebuttable presumption” that it is…

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]]> What’s a third-party claim for workers’ compensation? /blog/2024/08/whats-a-third-party-claim-for-workers-compensation/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:59:06 +0000 /?p=48262 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 have additional options for compensation through a third-party personal injury claim. This compensation could…

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]]> Why are workers’ compensation claims denied? /blog/2024/08/why-are-workers-compensation-claims-denied/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:33:43 +0000 /?p=48258 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 see, pursuing a workers’ compensation claim isn’t always as easy as it…

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]]> Mistakes to avoid when filing a workers’ comp claim /blog/2024/06/mistakes-to-avoid-when-filing-a-workers-comp-claim/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:31:17 +0000 /?p=48249 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 are, you may be able to avoid them. Failing to report an injury promptly One of the…

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]]> What should people do after a workplace injury? /blog/2023/06/what-should-people-do-after-a-workplace-injury/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 06:27:29 +0000 /?p=48085 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 significant recovery time. This means they may also not be able to work for a period of…

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]]> When does a Workers’ Comp Hearing come into play? /blog/2023/05/when-does-a-workers-comp-hearing-come-into-play/ Mon, 22 May 2023 11:27:41 +0000 /?p=48084 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 disability compensation and death benefits to dependents if the employee sustains a job-related death. Workers’ comp also disallows an employee…

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]]> Contractor fines show fall dangers construction workers face /blog/2023/01/contractor-fines-show-fall-dangers-construction-workers-face/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:51:25 +0000 /?p=48070 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 dangers workers must understand. For example, they are tasked with trusting colleagues and employers to follow safety protocol. Heavy machinery can…

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]]> Avoid these five common workers’ compensation mistakes /blog/2022/12/avoid-these-five-common-workers-compensation-mistakes/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:55:04 +0000 /?p=48067 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’ compensation benefits can alleviate the hardships that you’re facing, and they can to a certain…

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]]> How can I resolve a workers’ compensation dispute? /blog/2022/09/how-can-i-resolve-a-workers-compensation-dispute/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:26:36 +0000 /?p=48047 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’ compensation dispute. If this happens to you, you can pursue an informal hearing in…

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