Anyone who's ever walked by a construction site will recognize the hardhats, signage, and other alerts to warn the public about the dangers associated with that particular site. Construction accidents are known for being extremely risky places to work, even though there are numerous safety procedures in place designed to protect the employees on the [...]
One of the greatest concerns raised by those initiating a claim in workers' compensation is whether the employer will take action against you (by terminating your employment) if you continue to fight a compensation claim. It is against the law for your employer to punish you or terminate your employment on these grounds. This includes [...]
Denied Workers Comp Claims in NJ: What Injured Workers Need to Know Getting hurt at work can turn your life upside down. You may be in pain, out of work, and worried about how you will pay your bills. Then things get even worse when you learn your workers’ compensation claim has been denied. For [...]
Can Independent Contractors Get Workers’ Comp in New Jersey? If you're an independent contractor in New Jersey, you might wonder if you can get workers’ compensation if you’re hurt on the job. The short answer: Usually, no—but there are exceptions. Most Independent Contractors Aren’t Covered New Jersey law says that independent contractors don’t usually qualify [...]
Injured at Work? Here’s What You Need to Do If you're hurt on the job in New Jersey, there are steps you must take to protect your health and your legal rights. Don’t delay—what you do right after the injury matters. 1. If It’s an Emergency, Call 911 Your safety comes first. If it’s serious, [...]
When you file a workers' compensation claim in New Jersey, medical evidence is vital. It directly impacts whether you'll receive benefits and how much you'll get. Workers' compensation covers workers who become injured or ill because of their jobs. To get these benefits, you must clearly show your injury or illness is work-related, and medical [...]
Why You Should File a Workers' Compensation Claim in New Jersey Right Away If you’ve been hurt at work in New Jersey, filing a workers’ compensation claim is very important. Workers’ compensation gives injured workers benefits to cover medical bills, lost wages, and other costs. But the process can be tricky, and even small mistakes [...]
Injured at work? Workers’ Compensation - You do have rights! The insurance companies will not tell you what you are entitled to. They have lawyers - why shouldn’t you? In New Jersey, any employee injured at work, regardless of fault, may be entitled to three benefits: Free medical care; Pay while unable to work; and [...]
Q: How long do I have to file? A: The Statute of Limitations or the time period in which you must file a claim for New Jersey Workers’ Compensation benefits is generally two (2) years from the date of the accident. In rare cases the time period may be extended to file a claim petition [...]
Except for an emergency, (a trip to the emergency room and/or hospital), your employer is to furnish you with medical, surgical and other treatment and hospital services that are necessary to cure and/or relieve you of the effects of an injury and to restore the functions of an injured part, member or organ of your [...]