Every day, workers in New Jersey put their safety on the line when they clock in. Although they might not always realize it, these workers run the risk of receiving serious injuries every time they go to work. While some jobs are inherently more dangerous than others, even an office worker can slip, fall, and suffer tremendous consequences as a result. A recent string of workplace accidents has placed [...]
Car Accidents on the Job. Is Your Car Covered? Automobile accidents happen every day. Some of these accidents may occur while you are on the job, such as when an employee gets into an accident while making a business delivery or while driving a truck or other commercial motor vehicle. New Jersey is a “no-fault” automobile accident state. This means that, in general, when you are involved in an [...]
If you are injured while at work, New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation Act allows you to receive certain benefits for your injuries. So long as you were injured on the job, you are eligible to receive these benefits regardless of whether or not you were at fault for the accident. Some of the benefits that you are eligible to receive if you are injured in a work-related accident include: Medical benefits [...]
Injured while on the job in New Jersey If you are injured while on the job in New Jersey, you may file a claim with your employer for workers’ compensation benefits. New Jersey’s workers’ compensation law is codified at N.J.S.A. 34:15-1, et seq, the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act. Although most workplace accidents are caused while an employee is carrying out a function of their job, for example, a [...]
