Gov. Phil Murphy signs new Covid-19 Legislation concerning New Jersey essential workers
Typically, in order to receive workers' compensation in New Jersey, an employee must prove they suffered a job-related illness or injury. This new law creates a presumption during the ongoing public health crisis that essential employees' Covid illnesses are related to their work.
If you have questions on how the new law impacts your right to benefits, call us today.
Employees must file workers' compensation claims with a time limit called the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations may vary by state and by the severity of injury.
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We recognize that not all employers will always strive to do right by their employees in workman’s compensations cases. If you’re concerned that you don’t know enough about the law to defend your rights, it’s smart to retain an attorney’s help.
Did you know that insurance companies have a tendency to deny workers compensation claims if your initial medical records don’t adequately describe the accident and resulting injury? Make sure you do your best to explain to the initial physician how exactly you got hurt so it ends up in the medical records.
One myth with worker’s compensation insurance is that maximum medical improvement and a full recovery are basically the same thing. In fact, you can still be seriously injured but have no hope for future recovery. If you disagree that you have reached maximum medical improvement, a worker’s compensation attorney can help.
It is not important as to who is responsible for the accident while you were on work. You might just slip and fall and get hurt. Even in such cases you are entitled for compensation.
Ensure that your workman’s compensation claim is successful by reporting your injury to a supervisor and seeking medical help immediately after an accident. Complete a claim form and return it to your employer. follow up to make sure your employer files it with the insurance company.
We can educate you about all the time-sensitive actions you must take to receive your benefits and make sure you file all the appropriate paperwork on time.
If you are an employee, you should report all injuries to you supervisor as soon as possible. Delay makes resolving the issue more difficult. It can affect your eligibility for compensation, or a delay in receiving them.
We recognize that not all workplace accidents are black and white in nature. Even if your own actions contributed to your getting hurt, it may still be possible for us to help you receive workers' compensation benefits from your employer.
Do you know what to do if a doctor selected by your company decides your injuries are not as serious as you believe they are? Or what to do if the temporary or permanent award falls short of what you believe is fair? That’s when a workers' compensation attorney becomes an absolute necessity.
Always remember, that your employer is not entitled to pay your medical bills directly. Any such payments need to be routed through the Worker’s Compensation carrier.
In some cases, employees may only want to see a certain doctor, and in that case an agreement may be made between the employer and the employee if this is a possibility.
Some workers injured on the job hesitate to seek help from worker’s compensation attorneys because they don’t want to sue their bosses. That is a common misconception. Worker’s compensation attorneys only make sure that companies and their insurers follow all worker’s compensation laws for that state.
Pre-existing conditions may be covered under your workers’ compensation plan if the duties performed create an illness or injury. If you believe your situation is covered, an experienced attorney can help you receive the appropriate benefits.
I hurt my back at work and can no longer handle the loading/unloading job I had with my employer, yet the insurance company denied my worker’s compensation claim. This is a stressful time, but it’s important not to take denials personally. A trained worker’s compensation attorney is intimately familiar with the appeals process and it is not uncommon for the insurer’s decision to be overturned.
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While your employer is most likely required to carry workers' compensation insurance for its employees, there’s no guarantee that they’ll approve your claim after an injury. If you need help getting the compensation you deserve, we’re always ready to help you fight for your rights.
Each state has their own workers' compensation laws, and federal employees have their own laws as well. Some states are not required to have workers' compensation insurance, such as the state of Texas.
It’s important to remember that some insurance companies will try to get information from you including having you sign authorizations for them to review all of your past medical history. It is important to speak with an attorney before signing any paperwork provided to you by the insurance company.
Depending on the nature of your workplace accident, you may be put on strong painkillers that can impair your cognitive abilities. If you need to ensure the workers' compensation insurance company doesn’t take advantage of you in your weakened state, we’re always ready to help you protect your rights.
An accepted claim is an "admitted claim" in workers compensation law. In other words, if you are hurt at work, your accepted claim is one in which your insurance company agrees to your are entitled to receive benefits under the New Jersey Workers' Compensation Statute.
In 1880, the English Parliament coined the term “workingmen’s compensation.” It passed the Employer’s Liability Act, which defined the scope of employer obligations, made employers responsible for jobsite injuries, and gave employees the right to sue for recompense.