Over time, the physical demands of your job can take a toll on your body. If so, workers’ compensation benefits may be payable. We call these types of claims “WEAR and TEAR” because they develop slowly over time. Unfortunately, many workers don’t know they qualify for compensation. They are...
In a New Jersey workers’ compensation case, your employer is responsible for providing you with the reasonable medical treatment necessary for injuries you sustained as a result of an accident at work. In turn, the employer has the right to select, or have their insurance company select, the medical...
At Petro Cohen, P.C., we specialize in New Jersey workers’ compensation cases. As our main practice area, we make it a goal to educate the public and our clients about the aspects and issues of workers’ comp claims. One such topic is permanency benefits awards. Sometimes the injuries leading...
If you are injured at work, it can be a traumatic experience – you are out of work, your medical bills and household bills are piling up, and you don’t know when you will be able to return to work. You need the counsel and advice of a New...
In a New Jersey workers’ compensation case, your employer is responsible for providing you with the reasonable medical treatment necessary for injuries you sustained as a result of an accident at work. In turn, the employer has the right to select, or have their insurance company select, the medical...
With the enactment of the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as Obamacare, employers and employees are wondering: How will this affect workers’ compensation coverage? For instance, experts say that the Affordable Care Act will add 30 million or more insured, which means more people waiting for medical treatment....
The firm of Petro Cohen, P.C. is committed to serving both the English and Spanish speaking communities of New Jersey in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury law. Don’t allow a language barrier to stand in the way of getting the compensation you deserve. Our workers’ compensations...
All attorneys are not created equal—experience counts. If a workplace injury is serious enough to require time off work and medical attention, or if the injury may cause long-term consequences to your health, you need an experienced New Jersey worker’s compensation lawyer. Not all attorneys understand how to effectively...
For employees who have never been injured on the job, workers’ compensation is a bit of a mystery. Knowing the basics of what it is and how it can help in the event of a work-related illness or injury is important for people in the work force. Many years...
Do not postpone medical attention. Seeking medical attention right away is not only the best thing for your health; it is also helpful when applying for workers’ compensation benefits. Decide whether or not you truly have a case. A skilled workers’ compensation attorney can assist you with this. Are...
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