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 spring weather around the corner, many people love to take their families and head outdoors. As New Jersey families enjoy their travels and camping trips, everyone should be aware of the dangers on the road. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, Keystone RV Company has recalled some...
Get the Compensation You Need for Your Dog Bite Injuries Every year over 800,000 dog bites per year require some kind of medical attention. The Atlantic City personal injury attorneys of Petro Cohen, P.C.have experience seeking compensation for dog bite injuries, so we have encountered many questions about the...
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....
Knowing Social Security Disability Eligibility in New Jersey Most everyone knows that you are eligible for Social Security benefits if you have shown a work history long enough to qualify you under Social Security guidelines. However, to qualify for disability benefits, there is a specific formula used to determine...
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...
Worker’s compensation is a no-fault system of compensation wherein employees who are injured at work may receive payment for lost wages, medical costs, and occupational rehabilitation expenses without regard to their personal negligence or fault. What this means is that a person is entitled to benefits regardless of whether...