Blog: Workers' Compensation

8 Easy Steps To Filing a NJ Workers’ Compensation Claim

Jun 21, 2023

You were injured at work. Now what? Unless you are considered an unpaid worker or independent contractor, you should be eligible for Step 1- Receive Medical Care Your health and safety is of the utmost importance. The first thing you should do following a workplace injury is to receive medical care. If you have a non-emergency, it is important to find out who your employer’s authorized medical care provider is, but if you’re i...

How Workers’ Compensation Works in New Jersey

Oct 12, 2022

Workers’ compensation How Does Workers’ Compensation Work? Workers’ compensation works similar to any insurance policy in that you only use if you are injured. The biggest difference between a workers’ compensation policy and your personal health insurance policy, however, is that you don’t have to pay into it. Instead, your employer does. If you are injured while at work, such as in a car accident or while using machinery, it can cover costs like: Medica...

Can I Be Fired for Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim in NJ?

Nov 23, 2021

If you have been injured at work or while carrying out job-related tasks, workers’ compensation will provide you with coverage for your medical expenses as well as part of your lost wages for the period you are not able to return to work. Employers are required to carry workers’ compensation in order to ensure their employees have a financial cushion in the event of work-related injuries or illnesses. This system also protects employers from lawsuit...