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		<title>Elements a plaintiff must establish to prove a dog bite case in New Jersey</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In my previous blogs I have addressed and cited New Jersey&#8217;s dog bite law and actually have gone over what a particular plaintiff must establish in order to make his/her case. Since then I have received numerous emails requesting follow-up &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/elements-a-plaintiff-must-establish-to-prove-a-dog-bite-case-in-new-jersey/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/elements-a-plaintiff-must-establish-to-prove-a-dog-bite-case-in-new-jersey/</link>
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		<title>Injuries and the Use of Hand Trucks</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is a known fact that people who are required to transport beverages or other items from a delivery truck to a hand truck or stack are at an increased risk of injury. Accordingly, under OSHA standards, these types of &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/injuries-and-the-use-of-hand-trucks/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/injuries-and-the-use-of-hand-trucks/</link>
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		<title>Dog bite injuries reviewed in light of New Jersey Law</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If a person sustained personal injuries because she or he was attacked by a dog in the State of New Jersey then the liability of the owner of said dog is governed under N.J.S.A. 4:19‑16.  N.J.S.A. 4:19‑16,  in its pertinent &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/dog-bite-injuries-reviewed-in-light-of-new-jersey-law/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/dog-bite-injuries-reviewed-in-light-of-new-jersey-law/</link>
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		<title>Long-Duration Heavy Lifting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In a previous post, we discussed the dangers of unsafely lifting heavy objects and the potential for back and spinal injuries if improper lifting methods are used. A New Jersey workers’ compensation attorney can advise you if your employer is &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/long-duration-heavy-lifting/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/long-duration-heavy-lifting/</link>
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		<title>Avoiding or Minimizing Workplace Hazards</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Electricians are exposed to a plethora of workplace hazards in their line of work. Injuries sustained while on the job may make their employers liable for workers’ compensation. A New Jersey workers’ compensation attorney may be able to advise you &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/avoiding-or-minimizing-workplace-hazards/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/avoiding-or-minimizing-workplace-hazards/</link>
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		<title>Dangers Associated With Logging</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Logging is one of the most dangerous jobs in America. Felling trees with a chainsaw is the most dangerous of all logging activities. If you’ve been injured on the job, contact an experienced New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyer today, since &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/dangers-associated-with-logging/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/dangers-associated-with-logging/</link>
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		<title>A employee/worker involved in an auto accident during hisher employment discussed</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In the State of New Jersey, if you are involved in an auto accident during the course of your employment what insurance company is responsible to cover your medical benefits. In other words, does the automobile insurance policy provide the &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/a-employeeworker-involved-in-an-auto-accident-during-hisher-employment-discussed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/a-employeeworker-involved-in-an-auto-accident-during-hisher-employment-discussed/</link>
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		<title>How Computer Work Can Lead to Workplace Injury</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Employees who work at computers all day might think they don’t have to worry about workplace injuries, but they would be wrong. Repetitive motions and bad posture can, over time, cause small problems to develop into serious injuries and musculoskeletal &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/how-computer-work-can-lead-to-workplace-injury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/how-computer-work-can-lead-to-workplace-injury/</link>
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		<title>Social media viewed in light of a personal injury and/or workers&#8217; compensation case</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today more and more individuals are &#8220;on&#8221; the web, but more importantly, have become social media fanatics. In fact, the social media craze has spiked drastically in the last two years. see, http://www.google.com/trends?q=social+media.  Has social media impacted the practice of personal &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/social-media-viewed-in-light-of-a-personal-injury-andor-workers-compensation-case/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/social-media-viewed-in-light-of-a-personal-injury-andor-workers-compensation-case/</link>
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		<title>Ergonomic Issues Related to Pulling or Pushing Heavy Loads</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Electrical and construction workers often face ergonomic issues when transporting heavy loads and equipment around worksites and shops. Using unsafe handling methods constantly can lead to long-term injury and disabilities that prevents you from working in the future. If you &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/ergonomic-issues-related-to-pulling-or-pushing-heavy-loads/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/ergonomic-issues-related-to-pulling-or-pushing-heavy-loads/</link>
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		<title>The Regus Group unlawful and deceptive consumer practices in New Jersey</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Regus Group is a corporation based in Dallas, Texas that sells virtual office and/or mailbox services throughout the United States, but more importantly, in New Jersey. BUYER BEWARE!!!!! The Regus Group has a sophisticated sales team the promises certain monetary packages &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/the-regus-group-unlawful-and-deceptive-consumer-practices-in-new-jersey/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/the-regus-group-unlawful-and-deceptive-consumer-practices-in-new-jersey/</link>
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		<title>Workplace-Related Injuries in Warehouses and Storage Facilities</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Warehouse and storage facility employees are often required to transport heavy materials as part of their job responsibilities. These loads can be as much as 80 to 100 pounds and are usually placed onto pallets for further transport. Employees might &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/workplace-related-injuries-in-warehouses-and-storage-facilities/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/workplace-related-injuries-in-warehouses-and-storage-facilities/</link>
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		<title>Maintaining Good Body Posture to Prevent Workplace Injuries</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many workplaces require employees to sit for prolonged periods at a computer workstation, without informing them that sitting with the wrong posture can lead to serious injury in the long term. These injuries might not be covered under workers’ compensation &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/maintaining-good-body-posture-to-prevent-workplace-injuries/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/maintaining-good-body-posture-to-prevent-workplace-injuries/</link>
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		<title>Why does workers&#8217; compensation cases take so long to resolve?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My client asked me today if his workers&#8217; compensation case can be resolved within weeks of being cleared to return to work by his physician.  My answer was simply, &#8220;No.&#8221; But not because I do not want to resolve his &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/why-does-workers-compensation-cases-take-so-long-to-resolve/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/why-does-workers-compensation-cases-take-so-long-to-resolve/</link>
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		<title>DuPont to Pay $500,000 in Damages in Whistleblower Lawsuit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[DuPont Chamber Works is to pay out $500,000 in damages to a Millville man after a New Jersey Superior Appellate Court ruled in his favor. The plaintiff, John Seddon, had sued the chemical company after employees retaliated against him for &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/dupont-to-pay-500000-in-damages-in-whistleblower-lawsuit/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/dupont-to-pay-500000-in-damages-in-whistleblower-lawsuit/</link>
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		<title>“Struck By” Injuries and Deaths</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Construction workers are at very high risk of “struck by” injuries and deaths. The prevalence of heavy equipment, vehicles, and building materials on construction sites result in a large number of unsafe work environments and worker fatalities. If you are &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/%e2%80%9cstruck-by%e2%80%9d-injuries-and-deaths/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/%e2%80%9cstruck-by%e2%80%9d-injuries-and-deaths/</link>
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		<title>Eye and Face Protection</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In a previous post, a New Jersey workers’ compensation attorney discussed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations concerning the proper training and use of personal protective equipment such as eye and face protection. Employers who do not adhere to &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/eye-and-face-protection/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/eye-and-face-protection/</link>
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		<title>OSHA Regulations Regarding Eye and Face Protection</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Employers who don’t follow the guidelines of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for employee protection may be liable for severe penalties and subject to workers’ compensation lawsuits. Workers in hazardous environments are required to wear appropriate eye and &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/osha-regulations-regarding-eye-and-face-protection/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/osha-regulations-regarding-eye-and-face-protection/</link>
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		<title>Can an Employer retaliate against an Employee claiming Workers Comp benefits?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[According to New Jersey Workers&#8217; Compensation law, an employee/worker injured at work is entitled to workers&#8217; compensation benefits. Some employees/workers may feel reluctant to file for workers compensation benefits believing his/her job may be placed in jeopardy.  In other words, &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/can-an-employer-retaliate-against-an-employee-claiming-workers-comp-benefits/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/can-an-employer-retaliate-against-an-employee-claiming-workers-comp-benefits/</link>
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		<title>Uninsured Employer?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every employer in the State of New Jersey is required to maintain workers&#8217; compensation insurance in order to protect an employee/worker that suffers a work place injury. However, there are times when an employer fails to maintain workers&#8217; compensation insurance &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/uninsured-employer/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/uninsured-employer/</link>
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		<title>Emergency Action Plans &#8211; Evacuations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Almost every business is required to have an emergency action plan (EAP). An EAP is a written document required by particular OSHA standards. The purpose of an EAP is to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies. &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/emergency-action-plans-evacuations/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/emergency-action-plans-evacuations/</link>
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		<title>Running a personal errand during work is that considered the employer&#8217;s responsiblity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A client involved in a Union County Workers&#8217; Compensation case asked the following question: can a person claim workers&#8217; compensation benefits if he/she gets injured while at work doing his job but taking a brief hiatus to run a personal &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/running-a-personal-errand-during-work-is-that-considered-the-employers-responsiblity/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/running-a-personal-errand-during-work-is-that-considered-the-employers-responsiblity/</link>
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		<title>What if the employer&#8217;s medical doctor terminates a worker&#8217;s medical treatment prematurely</title>
		<description><![CDATA[According to New Jersey Workers&#8217; Compensation law, an employee injured at work must receive appropriate medical treatment to alleviate or fix the employee&#8217;s disability to maximum medical improvement.  According to New Jersey law, the employer is afforded the sole task &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/what-if-the-employers-medical-doctor-terminates-a-workers-medical-treatment-prematurely/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/what-if-the-employers-medical-doctor-terminates-a-workers-medical-treatment-prematurely/</link>
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		<title>Preventing Workplace Injuries, Part 1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Workplace injuries are a serious and frequent occurrence; sadly, most are preventable. It is estimated that every day, 165 people in America die from occupational diseases, and 18 more people die from a workplace-related injury. Additionally, more than 30,000 workers &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/preventing-workplace-injuries-part-1/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/preventing-workplace-injuries-part-1/</link>
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		<title>OSHA Requirements for Clean Floors</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Slip-and-fall injuries are among the most common causes of New Jersey workplace injuries. Employees have certain requirements when it comes to preventing these types of injuries. These requirements are regulated by the United States Department of Labor&#8217;s Occupational Safety &#38; &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/osha-requirements-for-clean-floors/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/osha-requirements-for-clean-floors/</link>
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		<title>OSHA Cites Illescas Brothers Construction for Safety Violations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A company in Paterson, New Jersey has been cited by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) for twelve safety violations it had committed while conducting masonry work on a home in Fort Lee. The proposed penalties for the company &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/osha-cites-illescas-brothers-construction-for-safety-violations/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/osha-cites-illescas-brothers-construction-for-safety-violations/</link>
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		<title>The Truth Behind Workers’ Compensation Fraud</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the main excuses that insurance companies use to give you the runaround is the thread of workers’ compensation fraud. They may say that they are justified in being resistant to paying your claim because of this threat. However, &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/the-truth-behind-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-fraud/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/the-truth-behind-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-fraud/</link>
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		<title>Possible OSHA Violations at F&amp;C Professional Railing Corp</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A federal inspection of Plainfield-based manufacturer F&#38;C Professional Aluminum Railing Corp. turned up twenty alleged workplace safety and health violations. The inspection began in March and ended in September, and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says the &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/possible-osha-violations-at-fc-professional-railing-corp/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/possible-osha-violations-at-fc-professional-railing-corp/</link>
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		<title>Preventing workplace injuries.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Preventing workplace injuries in New Jersey. &#160; Workplace injuries are a frequent occurrence that are usually preventable. A New Jersey workers’ compensation attorney is able to advise you, if you suspect your workplace is unsafe. The following are some general &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/preventing-workplace-injuries/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/preventing-workplace-injuries/</link>
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		<title>Dangerous Pressurized Canister and Electrical Hazards at Missa Bay Result in Fines</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Swedesboro food manufacturer Missa Bay, LLC has been given citations for a number of safety violations following an OSHA inspection. It could be issued fines upwards of $50,000. Missa Bay, which packages and sells boxed, prepackaged salads and fruit selections, &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/dangerous-pressurized-canister-and-electrical-hazards-at-missa-bay-result-in-fines/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/dangerous-pressurized-canister-and-electrical-hazards-at-missa-bay-result-in-fines/</link>
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		<title>Toxic Substances: Benzene</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In previous blog posts, we have discussed the hazards of working with toxic chemicals such as asbestos and the medical conditions associated with it.  Many workers are routinely exposed to toxic substances, and if you are concerned that you may &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/toxic-substances-benzene/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/toxic-substances-benzene/</link>
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		<title>Toxic Substances in the Workplace: Asbestos</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many jobs where workers are routinely exposed to toxic substances without knowing it. This can result in severe injury or illness in the long term.  If you have been exposed to chemicals such as asbestos, you may be &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/toxic-substances-in-the-workplace-asbestos/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/toxic-substances-in-the-workplace-asbestos/</link>
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		<title>Getting injured while driving to or from work is it covered under N.J. Workers&#8217; Compensation Act.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Injuries sustained while traveling to or returning from work, is that covered by New Jersey&#8217;s Workers&#8217; Compensation Act? The general rule (although there are exceptions) is No.  The vernacular typically used by workers&#8217; compensatoin attorneys and judges to describe this scenario is, “Going and coming rule.” Under &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/getting-injured-while-driving-to-or-from-work-is-it-covered-under-n-j-workers-compensation-act/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/getting-injured-while-driving-to-or-from-work-is-it-covered-under-n-j-workers-compensation-act/</link>
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		<title>How to qualify for the Second Injury Fund in New Jersey.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[How to qualify for the Second Injury Fund in New Jersey. &#160; The state of New Jersey established the Second Injury Fund (SIF), to be administered by the Division of Workers’ Compensation, in the 1920s in order to give employers &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/how-to-qualify-for-the-second-injury-fund-in-new-jersey/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/how-to-qualify-for-the-second-injury-fund-in-new-jersey/</link>
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		<title>What workers&#8217; compensation benefits are available to me if I&#8217;m injured at work? Part 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits are available to me If I’m injured at work? (Part 2) &#160; Continued from Part 1. In this second part of a two-part series, New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyer Dan T. Matrafajlo will continue &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/what-workers-compensation-benefits-are-available-to-me-part-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/what-workers-compensation-benefits-are-available-to-me-part-2/</link>
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		<title>New Jersey Manufacturer busted by OSHA for Workplace Hazards</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may fine SAFAS Corporation, a New Jersey company that manufactures imitation granite, around $135,000 for numerous safety regulation violations. The workplace hazards that may lead to these fines include leaking chemicals, unsecured propane &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/new-jersey-manufacturer-busted-by-osha-for-workplace-hazards/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/new-jersey-manufacturer-busted-by-osha-for-workplace-hazards/</link>
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		<title>ARE FUNERAL COSTS COVERED BY EMPLOYER&#8217;S WORKER&#8217;S COMPENSATION POLICY</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If an employee/worker dies because of a work related injury then the employer, through its workers&#8217; compensation carrier, will pay $3,500.00 funeral costs in addition to other workers&#8217; compensation benefits. See, N.J.S. 34:15-13. ]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/are-funeral-costs-covered-by-employers-workers-compensation-policy/</link>
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		<title>DISPUTED NJ WORKERS&#8217; COMPENSATION CASES UNDER SECTION 20</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some employee claims for workers&#8217; compensation benefits are disputed by the employer through it&#8217;s insurance carrier. If the new jersey injured worker&#8217;s claim for benefits is disputed either for liability (is the employer responsible) or causation (did the injury occur &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/disputed-nj-workers-compensation-cases-under-section-20/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/disputed-nj-workers-compensation-cases-under-section-20/</link>
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		<title>What Workers’ Compensation Benefits Are Available to Me if I&#8217;m Injured at Work? (Part 1)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Benefits Are Available to Me If I’m Injured at Work? (Part 1) The New Jersey workers’ compensation plan offers five types of benefits to those who are injured on the job or suffer from an &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/workers-compensation-benefits-available-part-1/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/workers-compensation-benefits-available-part-1/</link>
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		<title>What to do after you&#8217;ve sustained a job injury in New Jersey.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What to do after you&#8217;ve sustained a job injury in New Jersey. If your injury requires medical treatment, you should make a request to your employer as soon as possible. New Jersey law allows your employer, or your employer&#8217;s insurer, &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/what-to-do-after-a-job-injury-in-new-jersey/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/what-to-do-after-a-job-injury-in-new-jersey/</link>
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		<title>Middlesex County Workers&#8217; Compensation District Court Information</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are employed in New Jersey and a resident of Middlesex County then your Workers&#8217; Compensation case, more likely then not, will be heard in New Brunswick, New Jersey, specifically: 550 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2549telephone #: (732) &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/middlesex-county-workers-compensation-district-court-information/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Union County Workers Compensation Court Information (Elizabeth District Office)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are employed in New Jersey and a resident of Union County then your Workers&#8217; Compensation case, more likely then not, will be heard in Elizabeth, New Jersey, specifically: 295 North Broad Street, 2nd floor Elizabeth, NJ 07208 telephone &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/union-county-workers-compensation-court-discussed/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>APPELLATE DIVISION KNOCKS DOWN INTRUSIVE POLICE ACTION AT ROWDY PARTY</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The New Jersey Appellate Division in State v. DEREK J. KALTNER, held that Law Enforcement officers cannot entered and search a person&#8217;s home just because of a loud/noisy party that violates the local city&#8217;s/town&#8217;s city ordinance on noise. ]]></description>
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		<title>New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Gives General Overview of the Uninsured Employers Fund</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What happens if you’ve been injured on the job, but your employer does not provide workers’ compensation insurance in direct violation of New Jersey law? Can you still recover some benefits or compensation for your injuries? In this article, New &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/new-jersey-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-lawyer-gives-general-overview-of-the-uninsured-employers-fund/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Process of Getting Your New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Benefits Through the Uninsured Employers Fund (Part 2)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Continued from Part 1. If you’ve been injured in your workplace and your employer is found to be uninsured for workers’ compensation insurance, your case will go to a hearing in a selected court vicinage. The Uninsured Employers Fund will &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/the-process-of-getting-your-new-jersey-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-benefits-through-the-uninsured-employers-fund-part-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Process of Getting Your New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Benefits Through the Uninsured Employers Fund (Part 1)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If your employer fails to provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage and you’re injured on the job, you may still recover medical costs and temporary disability benefits through the Uninsured Employers Fund. In order to do so, you or your New &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/the-process-of-getting-your-new-jersey-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-benefits-through-the-uninsured-employers-fund-part-1/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Workers&#8217; Compensation Posting Requirements for New Jersey Employers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New Jersey workers’ compensation is a “no fault” insurance program that provides medical treatment, wage replacement and permanent disability compensation to employees who face illnesses or injuries that are job related. New Jersey law requires every employer, whether a sole &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/workers-compensation-posting-requirements-for-new-jersey-employers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Overview of Workers’ Compensation Fraud in New Jersey</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In 1998 New Jersey passed a bill which for the first time defines and establishes penalties for Workers’ Compensation fraud (N.J.S.A. 34:15-57.4). The provisions of the bill make it a criminal act to “willfully and knowingly” misrepresent facts in order &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/overview-of-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-fraud-in-new-jersey/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Fraud Penalties</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Workers’ compensation fraud is committed when an individual or organization willfully falsifies information in order to receive or deny benefits. New Jersey codified penalties for workers’ compensation fraud in 1998. Under this law such fraud is a criminal act, subject &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/new-jersey-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-fraud-penalties/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Is It Possible for  New Jersey Employers to Self-Insure for Workers&#8217; Compensation?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The short answer is yes; however, the decision is made by the Department of Banking &#38; Insurance.  Approval depends on an employer&#8217;s ability to show that it has enough assets to cover all possible claims for work-related injuries.  If the &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/is-it-possible-for-new-jersey-employers-to-self-insure-for-workers-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Important Dates in Your New Jersey Workers&#8217; Compensation Claim</title>
		<description><![CDATA[How many days of work do I need to miss before I&#8217;m eligible to receive workers&#8217; compensation? To receive temporary disability benefits, you must be unable to work for seven days. These days do not need to be consecutive, and &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/important-dates-in-your-new-jersey-workers-compensation-claim/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Workers’ Comp for Desk Job Workers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Contrary to popular belief, workers compensation extends beyond victims of industrial accidents in factories.  Workers’ compensation insurance providers cover injuries that results from any work done for the employer, even if the employee was working from home. A very dramatic &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/workers%e2%80%99-comp-for-desk-job-workers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/workers%e2%80%99-comp-for-desk-job-workers/</link>
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		<title>Worker Sues Employer’s Partners for Workers’ Comp</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Key to making a successful workers’ compensation claim is knowing exactly which parties are liable for your workplace injury. In some cases it is obvious which parties are responsible, but in other cases you and your New Jersey workers’ comp &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/worker-sues-employer%e2%80%99s-partners-for-workers%e2%80%99-comp/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<link>http://dmlawyer.com/worker-sues-employer%e2%80%99s-partners-for-workers%e2%80%99-comp/</link>
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		<title>What Kinds of Businesses Are Required to Have New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Insurance?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Although non-governmental employers in the state of New Jersey are technically allowed to opt out of workers’ compensation insurance coverage, some employers are required to have it. In this article, New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyer Dan Matrafajlo will explain what &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/what-kinds-of-businesses-are-required-to-have-new-jersey-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-insurance/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>What Kind of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Are Employers Required to Have?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New Jersey employers are mandated by the law to get approval for workers’ compensation insurance coverage or to self-insure for their employers who are not covered by federal programs. Even if the employer is out-of-state or incorporated elsewhere, it must &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/what-kind-of-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-insurance-are-employers-required-to-have/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>What Is the Definition of “Employee” for New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Purposes?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are a worker in New Jersey, you may be wondering whether or not you qualify as an “employee” for New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits: if you are, then your employer must provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for you. &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/what-is-the-definition-of-%e2%80%9cemployee%e2%80%9d-for-new-jersey-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-purposes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>What Happens When an Employer Fails to Insure for Workers&#8217; Compensation?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New Jersey law requires all employers in New Jersey, except for public employers and employers of domestic workers, to provide workers’ compensation benefits, either through an insurance policy or through a state-approved self-insurance plan. Failure to do so can carry &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/what-happens-when-an-employer-fails-to-insure-for-workers-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) Benefits in New Jersey</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve been injured on the job and cannot work as a result of your injury, you may wonder if it’s possible to receive temporary disability benefits in addition to the standard New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits. In this article, &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/temporary-disability-insurance-tdi-benefits-in-new-jersey/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Does New Jersey&#8217;s Workers&#8217; Compensation Program Provide Cost of Living Increases?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Not for workers whose injury occurred after January 1, 1980. In 1980, New Jersey&#8217;s workers&#8217; compensation law was modified to provide supplemental benefits to workers who are totally and permanently disabled from an injury prior to this date. These supplemental &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/does-new-jerseys-workers-compensation-program-provide-cost-of-living-increases/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Does an Employer Need to Report a New Jersey Work Injury to the State?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In most cases, no. If your employer has New Jersey workers&#8217; compensation insurance, he or she will report the injury to the insurer. The insurer will pass along the information to the Compensation Rating &#38; Inspection Bureau, who will in &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/does-an-employer-need-to-report-a-new-jersey-work-injury-to-the-state/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>What If I Get Money From a Third Party for My New Jersey Work Injury?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New Jersey&#8217;s workers&#8217; compensation law is designed to prevent a worker from receiving payments multiple times for the same injury. For this reason, your employer or insurance carrier is allowed to receive credit for any money you recovered from a &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/what-if-i-get-money-from-a-third-party-for-my-new-jersey-work-injury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Can an Employer Discontinue Health Insurance Coverage Because of a New Jersey Workplace Injury?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have been temporarily disabled due to a job injury in New Jersey, you may be eligible for certain compensation by your employer&#8217;s insurance carrier. This compensation will pay for the costs of your medical treatment and a portion &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/can-an-employer-discontinue-health-insurance-coverage-because-of-a-new-jersey-workplace-injury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Can My Employer Fire Me for Missing Work Due to a New Jersey Work Injury?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New Jersey Annotated Statute 34:15-39.1 prohibits an employer from taking retaliatory action against an employee for filing a workers&#8217; compensation claim or for testifying at another employee&#8217;s workers&#8217; compensation hearing. This includes firing, suspension, demotion, etc. If you were retaliated &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/can-my-employer-fire-me-for-missing-work-due-to-a-new-jersey-work-injury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>An Introduction to New Jersey Workers&#8217; Compensation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New Jersey workers&#8217; compensation is a program that provides benefits to workers who are injured at their jobs. It pays for medical treatment, and can also provide compensation for temporary or permanent disabilities. The New Jersey workers&#8217; compensation system also &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/an-introduction-to-new-jersey-workers-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>How Much Will I Be Compensated for My New Jersey Work Injury?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Getting injured on the job is expensive. In addition to the immediate costs of your medical bills, there may be prescriptions to take, physical therapy sessions to attend, and other long-term care needed. Injured workers worry about making ends meet, &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/how-much-will-i-be-compensated-for-my-new-jersey-work-injury/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Alcotest indicated not of sufficient length</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Apparantly, the defendant did not follow the officer&#8217;s instructions because the Alcotest indicated not of sufficient length and/or volume to generate a valid reading on the testing apparatus. The officer again instructed defendant and advised him that if he â€œdid &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/test/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>New Jersey Personal Injury Blog</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Check back for news and articles on personal injury related topics! Dan Matrafajlo]]></description>
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		<title>Case Results</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dan T. Matrafajlo Case Results &#38; Legal Precedent  &#160; Dan T. Matrafajlo, Esq. has established or aided in the establishment of various legal precedent that have been published in New Jersey based legal periodicals. Some of the legal precedent established by &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/case-results/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Traffic Offenses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Section Offense Points *39:4-52 Racing on highway 5 39:4-57 Failure to observe direction of officer 2 39:4-66 Failure to stop vehicle before crossing sidewalk 2 39:4-66.1 Failure to yield to pedestrians or vehicles while entering or leaving highway 2 39:4-66.2 &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/traffic-offenses/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>DUI/DWI</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Avoid major legal consequences. Hire DUI lawyer in New Jersey, Dan T. Matrafajlo. &#160; In the state of New Jersey, driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) are regarded as serious traffic offenses. All DWI or DUI &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/dui-dwi/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is a slip and fall? &#160; You may be entitled to monetary damages if you&#8217;ve been injured in a slip-and-fall accident. A slip-and-fall accident occurs when a property owner caused or allowed a dangerous condition to exist on their &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/slip-fall-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Workers&#8217; Compensation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Why you need a New Jersey workers&#8217; compensation lawyer. &#160; As an injured worker who sustained a work-related injury or illness, you are entitled to receive workers&#8217;-compensation benefits regardless of fault. Before you can begin receiving workers&#8217; compensation benefits you &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/workers-compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why you need a truck accident lawyer in New Jersey. &#160; If you&#8217;ve been involved in an automobile accident with a truck the limitation on lawsuit provisions in New Jersey Law (N.J.S.A. 39:6A-8) may not apply. For our purposes, a &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/truck-accident-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why hire a New Jersey auto accident attorney? &#160; It&#8217;s the objective of most insurance companies to maximize profits and reduce expenses. In other words, it&#8217;s an incentive for the insurance company to pay you as little as possible, even &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/car-accident-attorney/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[New Jersey Personal Injury Attorney:Dan T. Matrafajlo, Esq. If you&#8217;ve been injured due to the negligence of another, call New Jersey personal injury lawyer, Dan T. Matrafajlo, for a free case analysis. Dan T. Matrafajlo is an experienced attorney regularly &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Law Offices of Dan T. Matrafajlo Phone: (908) 248-4404 Direct Line: (732) 801-4577 Fax: (908) 352-1103 1207 East Grand Street 4th Floor Elizabeth, NJ 07201 View Larger Map]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[Personal Injury Attorney Dan T. Matrafajlo &#160; &#160; Professional Highlights Established legal precedent in the New Jersey Supreme Court and Appellate Division. Education University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL - 2003, Juris Doctor Rider University, Lawrenceville, N.J. - 1999, B.S.B.A. &#8230; <a href="http://dmlawyer.com/attorney-profile/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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