The Fatal Four – The Most Common Construction Site Accidents There are lots of ways to get hurt on a construction site, and the injuries are often serious. In fact,…
If you have been hurt at work, it’s possible you’ve heard someone say something about “scheduled” and “non-scheduled” losses. Just what do those terms mean? What are the implications in…
In earlier blogs, we’ve talked about the requirements for qualifying for workers’ compensation benefits—you must have been hurt and the injury must have been “job-related.” In many instances, particularly if…
You’ve never filed a workers’ compensation claim before, but you’ve just been hurt on the job and your injury makes it impossible for you to work. What types of benefits…
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…
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…
If you are unable to work because of an illness or injury, you may qualify for benefits through the Social Security Administration. There are two different programs, each with a…
New Jersey law requires that a claim for compensation must be filed within two (2) years of either the date of accident OR last compensation paid. The date of accident…
What is Maximum Medical Improvement for Workers’ Compensation Purposes? If you have been hurt on the job, and have been awarded workers’ compensation benefits, you may be familiar with the term…
In New Jersey, it is important to notify your employer when you have injured yourself at work. Unless an employer has actual notice of an injury, the employee is required…