This page has been updated on January 13, 2022. The whole purpose of New Jersey’s workers’ compensation system is to ensure that employees injured on the job are protected in several ways. Specifically, if injured on the job, an employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier should pay for the employee’s medical expenses...
If you have suffered an injury (or injuries) due to someone else’s negligence, it may be possible for you to bring what is known as a personal injury lawsuit in order to receive compensation for what you have gone through. While no amount of money will ever “restore” you...
In today’s global economy, a growing number of employees telecommute and otherwise work from home. And, while it seems like a home office or other type of home work area may be a very safe, injury-free environment, employees do suffer work-related accidents that result in injuries. The question for...
New Jersey’s workers’ comp system is considered “no fault,” meaning that workers injured on the job do not need to prove that their employers were in any way negligent or at fault in order to bring workers’ comp claims. In other words, injured employees do not have to meet...
With school out and the warmer weather upon us, the next few months can be dangerous injuries for playground, both minor and much more serious. Learn how you can keep your kids and grandkids safe with tips on equipment, clothing, and safe behavior in this month’s newsletter. Click here...
An unfortunate reality is that workers often get injured while on the job; sometimes, employees sustain work-related injuries while employed at a place for a very short period of time. Many employees often wonder if they are entitled to workers’ comp benefits if they are fresh on the job...
Springtime in New Jersey means unpredictable weather, wet roadways, spring cleaning, and the light at the end of the tunnel that is the New Jersey winter. The transition from winter to spring months can pose some unique hazards, however, both on the road and around the house. Here at...
If you were injured while on the job, you may already know that your employer/workers’ comp insurance company will pay for your medical treatment incurred as a result of your workplace injury. However, if the insurance company begins to feel that your medical treatment may be excessive in duration,...
With spring upon us, more pedestrians and bikers are out on the roads. We urge you to be safe as you are driving or biking and don’t allow yourself to become distracted. As you’ll see in this month’s newsletter, the consequences are often deadly. Be sure to check out...
If you suffered a workplace injury and are experiencing pushback from your employer and/or the workers’ comp insurance company regarding benefits, you may need to seek help from the New Jersey Department of Labor (DOL) – Division of Workers’ Compensation. Specifically, if you and your employer/the insurance company are...
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