Workers’ Compensation Issues Surrounding Seasonal Employment in New Jersey
Workers’ compensation is a critical insurance program that provides employees with benefits if they suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. Under New Jersey’s workers’ compensation law, all the state employers, that do not have coverage through federal programs, must have workers’ compensation coverage or obtain approval for self-insurance. The coverage provides injured workers with medical benefits, […]
Petrillo & Goldberg obtains over $200,000 in compensation for South Jersey worker who suffered an on-the-job heart attack
The workers’ compensation system is designed to provide employees who are injured on the job with monetary benefits to help them cover the medical expenses and lost wages related to their injury. However, many South Jersey workers’ compensation claims are contested by the employer or their workers’ compensation insurance carrier. This can make it challenging […]
An Update Regarding the New Jersey Court System Amidst The Coronavirus Pandemic
We at Petrillo and Goldberg hope that you and your family are as well as you can be under these very trying circumstances. Fortunately, as of August 2020, NJ is fairing well as far as the current state of the Coronavirus amongst our population. That said, we are certainly remaining vigilant for the protection of […]
How the “Going and Coming” Rule Can Impact Workers’ Compensation Eligibility
Under New Jersey’s workers’ compensation rule, an employee who suffers injuries or becomes ill because of their work may be entitled to compensation benefits. Workers compensation generally provides coverage for necessary medical treatment and lost wages. The law provides coverage when the injury victim is an employee, their employee carries workers’ compensation insurance, the employee […]