Tag: Work Injury
New Jersey workers’ compensation is a program that provides benefits to workers who are injured at their jobs.
Does Your Job Put You At High Risk for Injury?
It almost goes without saying that some jobs put workers are at higher risk than others. For example, some professions involve sedentary work – without the use of any type of dan
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Amputations: Extra Money for Work Injuries
All types of work-related injuries can be significant. Many are even permanent in nature and character. What about amputations? Did you know there is extra money designated f
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Machine-Related Work Injuries
Employers rely heavily on machinery for nearly every aspect of work. Unfortunately, all too often workers suffer serious injuries due to negligence or defect. A claim may be handle
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Retaliation Against Employees for Reporting Workplace Injuries
All employees have the basic “core” right to report work-related injuries and illnesses. In fact, it is illegal for an employer to retaliate against a worker for reporting an i
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What Kinds of Businesses Are Required to Have New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
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
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Does an Employer Need to Report a New Jersey Work Injury to the State?
In most cases, no. If your employer has New Jersey workers’ compensation insurance, he or she will report the injury to the insurer. The insurer will pass along the informati
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