Tag Archives: workplace injury
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After sustaining a serious workplace injury, few workers focus on how to get claims paid, but their focus changes once the bills start arriving. Unfortunately, by the time you learn about the extensive medical expenses, it can be too late to file a Workers’ Compensation claim. Long before a workplace injury occurs, every worker should… Read More »
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Negligence plays a role in most on-the-job injuries that qualify for Workers’ Compensation benefits under New Jersey law. In fact, one of the reasons for Workers’ Compensation is to help ensure that injured workers receive the payments they need regardless of fault. Even injuries caused by willful negligence can qualify for benefits — as long… Read More »
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On May 9, 2013, the New Jersey Supreme Court agreed to hear the case of Hersh v. Morris County, to decide physically where employment begins. Ms. Hersh, an employee of the County, was assigned a scan card to allow her access to a parking garage where the County maintained parking privileges for its workers. On… Read More »