You fell from a ladder on a job site, and the doctor your employer's insurer chose says you need shoulder surgery. Then nothing happens. Weeks pass without an approval, you still can't work and the pain isn't easing. The good news is that New Jersey law gives you a...
Getting hurt at work creates stress on every level. Your body needs time to heal, bills pile up and you worry about your family's future. The good news is that New Jersey law offers different paths to help you recover what you have lost. Workers' comp covers your...
When you file for workers' compensation, you might start worrying about a new problem: what if your employer simply replaces you and moves on? This fear feels especially real when you are recovering and cannot defend your position. Workers' comp covers your medical...
Summer in New Jersey can be deceptively dangerous for workers. High humidity, radiant heat from pavement and roofing materials and long shifts can push the body past its ability to cool itself – and this problem is not going away anytime soon. In fact, recent reports...
Filing a workers' compensation claim is your legal right in New Jersey. Still, some employers respond with actions that could cost you your job or income. What the law says about retaliation New Jersey law makes employer retaliation illegal under N.J.S.A. §...
Construction workers hurt on a job site in Bergen County may expect their supervisor to help them understand their rights. In some cases, they may defer to a supervisor who tells them they probably aren't eligible for workers’ compensation or that filing a claim is...
Workers' compensation cases in New Jersey rarely follow the same timeline. Your injury, your recovery and the insurer's actions all shape how long the process takes. When does a case typically settle? Most New Jersey workers' comp cases resolve within one year....
If you get hurt on the job in New Jersey, workers’ compensation is designed to protect you. Still, many people are unsure about what it covers. Understanding your benefits can help you avoid delays, denied claims, or missed opportunities for compensation. What...
A workers’ compensation claim can help pay for medical care and lost wages after a workplace injury. But some claims in New Jersey are denied during the first review. Understanding the most common reasons for denial may help you avoid mistakes that could delay...
You followed the rules after your workplace accident. You reported the injury to your supervisor and visited the doctor the insurance company chose. Now, you sit in the exam room feeling like a number rather than a patient. The doctor spends five minutes with you and...