August 2017 – Justice Served Awards 2017
Aug 10, 2017This month’s newsletter shines a light on the organizations that tirelessly support and advocate for all Americans. Click here to read the August 2017 newsletter.
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Three Common Issues Facing New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Patients
Aug 2, 2017Employees injured on the job face many challenges in the days, months, and even years following their accidents. The unfortunate reality is that many injured workers experience physical pain, financial stress, and strained relationships with employers and workers’ compensation insurance companies. At Petro Cohen, P.C., we have seen firsthand...
Common Repetitive Motion Injuries Affecting the Spine and Back
Jul 25, 2017Working individuals may suffer common repetitive motion injuries, also known as WEAR and TEAR injuries, in many different work settings. The category of WEAR and TEAR injuries includes injuries to one or multiple body parts. As the name suggests, WEAR and TEAR symptoms develop from the accumulation of repeated...
July 2017 – The Insurance Company Three Ds: Delay, Deny, Defend
Jul 11, 2017All too often, insurance companies care more about profits than policy holders. They employ shady tactics to keep from paying legitimate claims, practicing the three Ds – Delay, Deny, Defend. Learn how you can fight back if your claim is unjustly denied. Click here to read the July 2017...
I Suffered an Injury While at Work . . . But, Then I Failed a Drug Test. Can I Still Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Jul 5, 2017This 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 I Bring a Personal Injury Lawsuit, Can I Recover My Lost Wages and Loss of Earning Capacity?
Jun 28, 2017If 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...
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation if I Work From Home?
Jun 24, 2017In 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...
Employer Defenses Against Workers’ Comp Claims
Jun 14, 2017New 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...
June 2017 – Watchful Parents Can Prevent Playground Injuries
Jun 9, 2017With 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...
Am I entitled to workers’ comp benefits the day I start work?
Jun 1, 2017An 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...