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You’ve been hurt on the job and you’ve filed for workers’ compensation benefits or are actually receiving payments on an approved claim. Can your employer terminate you while you are off the job because of a work-related injury? The answer is “it depends.” Under New Jersey law, an employer is only prohibited from firing an injured employee…
In New Jersey, as in every state, you have a right to pursue workers’ compensation benefits when you are injured on the job. However, before you start receiving benefits, you must meet the specific criteria set forth in the statutes. Here are the requirements. The Injury Must Be Job-Related Workers’ compensation benefits are payable only for injuries sustained…
First impressions are lasting, and the same holds true in workers’ compensation hearings. If you need to attend a hearing, here are some things to avoid. Don’t Be Late Plan on arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time for your appearance. You can never incur the wrath of the court by being early. Dress…
If you have been injured on the job, your first step will likely be to file an application for workers’ compensation benefits. Don’t be surprised, though, if what seems like an open and shut case doesn’t end up that way. Many workers’ compensation claims are initially rejected, for a variety of reasons. If your employer or the workers’…
If you are a surviving family member of someone who qualified for or was receiving Social Security disabilitybenefits, you may qualify for death or survivor benefits. Surviving Spouses To qualify for benefits as the widow/widower of an SSDI recipient, you must have been married to the beneficiary for at least nine months before his or her…
If you have an illness or have been injured (in an accident unrelated to your job), you may qualify to receive Social Security disability income benefits. There are, however, a number of specific reasons why your claim may be denied: You have too much earned income – You can receive income from other sources and still qualify…
When you are injured on the job, your primary (and often only) recourse for benefits is through a workers’ compensation claim. Here are the types of benefits you may be eligible for under the New Jersey workers’ compensation laws. Medical Benefits If your claim is approved, you have a right to reimbursement or compensation for all necessary and reasonable…
In New Jersey, as in all states, when you have been hurt on the job, your primary source for recovering benefits for your losses in through a workers’ compensationclaim. Here are the specific responsibilities of both employees and employers after someone suffers an injury on the job. The Employee’s Responsibilities When you have sustained a work-related…
If you are hurt or sick and cannot work, you may be considering or have already filed a claim for Social Security disability benefits. There are specific steps the Social Security Administration will take when assessing your claim. The agency needs to confirm that your disability is of such a nature that you cannot work. Here are…