FAQs
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FAQs
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My workers’ compensation doctor approved me for light-duty work, but my employer says it doesn’t have any light-duty work available. What should I do?
Many workers’ compensation benefits are temporary. Generally, if an employee’s medical condition is expected to improve over time, they will be paid temporary total disability benefits until they are able to return to work. However, an employee does not necessarily need to fully recover before they are expected to go back to work. If a…
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What should I do if my employer will not report my workplace injury to their workers’ compensation insurance carrier?
In most New Jersey workplace injury cases, an employer will voluntarily report the employee’s injury to their workers’ compensation insurance carrier. This will start the process of getting the injured employee the benefits they need. However, some employers may drag their feet or outright refuse to report an on-the-job accident to their workers’ compensation insurance…
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What if my employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance?
The New Jersey workers’ compensation system provides medical and wage benefits to workers who are injured on the job or suffer from an occupational illness. The idea behind the workers’ compensation program is that injured workers can obtain benefits quickly without the need to establish who caused their injury in exchange for the right to…
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What is a workers’ compensation insurance?
Millions of workers are injured in the workplace or in the course of their employment every year. Work-related accidents may result in injuries and missed days from work. Sometimes the injury is so severe that the injured employee is unable to return to work. Some job-related accidents have even resulted in the death of the…
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How much does Uber pay for accidents?
South Jersey Uber accidents, like other car accidents, frequently result in life-altering injuries. It is common for accident victims to spend days or weeks in the hospital and then require lengthy courses of physical or occupational therapy. During this time, most accident victims are not able to work. And of course, this medical treatment does…
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Can you sue if your Uber crashes?
Yes, although technically, the claim would be filed against and defended by Uber’s insurance company. Determining how to proceed with a South Jersey rideshare accident claim will depend on when and how the accident occurred, as well as which party caused the accident. In many Uber accidents, the rideshare driver is responsible for causing the…
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What happens with you get in an accident with Lyft?
Motorists who are involved in a South New Jersey car accident with a Lyft driver may have several options when it comes to pursuing a claim for compensation. The company’s complex insurance policy makes determining the amount of available coverage fairly challenging, especially as it pertains to other motorists. However, one of the most important…
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Can you sue if your Lyft crashes?
Yes. Those who are injured in a South Jersey Lyft accident can file a claim for compensation. Determining how to proceed with a claim will depend on when and how the accident occurred, as well as which party was at fault. If the Lyft driver was at fault, an accident victim can file a claim…
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How much does Lyft pay for accidents?
The amount of compensation that Lyft will pay after an accident depends on when the accident occurred. Lyft advertises that it maintains a $1.5 million insurance policy and, while that is true, those limits will not apply in every case. Lyft’s insurance policy breaks down the rideshare experience into three phases. Phase One – The…
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What is worker’s compensation self-insurance?
An employee who suffers a workplace or work-related injury or illness may file a workers’ compensation claim for wage compensation, medical benefits, and if necessary, disability benefits. Worker’s compensation is the exclusive remedy of relief for an employee for an job-related injury or illness under New Jersey law. The employer covers the injured or ill…