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Medical Records in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Claims

By Petrillo & Goldberg / February 16, 2023 / Comments Off on Medical Records in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Claims

Those who suffer injuries or develop an illness in the workplace may file a claim under New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation laws. The law allows injured or sick workers, or their beneficiaries, to use benefits for medical treatment, income replacement, new job training, long-term disability benefits, and reasonable funeral expenses. Securing these benefits requires the injured…

How Fault Plays into a New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Claim

By Petrillo & Goldberg / September 1, 2022 / Comments Off on How Fault Plays into a New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Claim

The New Jersey workers’ compensation program is commonly referred to as a no-fault system because injured workers do not need to prove that someone else was responsible for their injuries to obtain benefits. However, fault can play a role in a workplace accident in a few ways. What Happens if an Employer Is at Fault…