New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyers

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If my employee was injured because he/she didn't follow instructions for performing the job correctly, can I deny workers compensation?
Generally, if an employee has failed to follow the rules or guidelines established by their employer and injury results, that injury will be covered by workers’ compensation. For an … more
What Is The New Hire Law?
The new hire law requires all employers, regardless of size, to report newly hired and rehired employees to a state directory within 20 days of their hire date. The purpose of new hire … more
How Long After An Injury Do I Have To Report It To My Employer?
You should notify your employer as soon as possible. The notice may be given to the foreman, supervisor, personnel office, or anyone in authority at the employer`s place of business. Notice does … more

More Protection For Those That Protect Us
If you are a firefighter, police officer or other emergency worker in New Jersey and you received injuries while on the job due to another person’s intentional or negligent act you may be able to recover from that person for your injuries. Until March of 2007 first responders in New Jersey were prohibited from filing suit due to the common law created “fire fighter’s … more
Workplace Injuries do not Discriminate Between Legals and Illegals
Workers’ compensation laws were created to compensate an employee for injuries sustained while on the job. One of the most debated issues in the area of worker’s compensation is whether workers who have entered the country illegally should be granted the same work place protections that legal employees have. Some argue that illegal immigrants should NOT be entitled to … more