I frequently hear people talk about dealing with their workers’ compensation case on their own. In a perfect world, this would be a simple process, but in reality it can be a tedious and frustrating process that you will need guidance for.
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Are you still covered by New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits? The answer in New Jersey is generally “YES.” The workers’ compensation law in New Jersey is much more lenient on these types of issues than in our neighboring state of Pennsylvania. In a recently publicized workers’ compensation case in Pennsylvania, a manager of a liquor…
New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits include payment of medical bills, wage replacement or temporary disability, and a monetary award if the injury has a permanent impact on the workers daily or working life. When the worker has only one job, she is not entitled to collect both workers’ compensation and state disability benefits. A double…
If you have been injured at work and suffered a permanent injury, what you put on the internet can hurt your attempts to obtain medical treatment, out of work benefits, and even a settlement for your injuries. Insurance carriers are using the internet as an investigation tool to weed out potential fraud. If you are…
A recent article in Insurance Journal lists the top 10 causes of workplace injuries based on 2012 Liberty Mutual claims data for injuries lasting six or more days.
The ranking is based on total workers’ compensation costs but it is interesting to note the leading causes of injuries in this study. If I were to…
Cardiovascular or cerebral vascular accidents can be compensable under the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation statute. The courts have held that the mere fact that a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular accident occurs at work does not make it work related. A worker or his dependents must show that the injury or death was produced…
The Appellate Division recently addressed this issue in the matter of Wilson v. Board of Review (Docket No. A-4874-12T4, November 6, 2014). In this case, Mr. Wilson suffered significant spine injuries when he fell from a ladder. He underwent two spine surgeries and was out of work receiving workers’ compensation benefits from January 10, 2011…
Did you know that it is against the law for an employer to discriminate against or fire and employee for claiming workers’ compensation benefits? The law is very clear that an employer cannot retaliate against an employee for filing a workers’ compensation claim.
N.J.S.A. 34:15-39.1 states in part the following:
It shall be unlawful for…
As an attorney located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey representing injured workers, I struggle with the ethical dilemma of balancing my client’s right to privacy and the workers’ compensation carrier’s right to obtain medical discovery. The injured worker’s right to confidentiality in medical treatment records is waived in part when they make a claim for physical…
New Jersey Child Labor laws restrict the kind of employment, minimum age of those who can work, and the hours that minors under the age of 18 are allowed to work. This link provides the specifics. New Jersey minors in the workforce are covered by the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act (WCA), but there are…
