WORKERS' COMPENSATION - TIMELINE TO REPORT & TYPES OF INJURIES

WORKERS' COMPENSATION - TIMELINE TO REPORT

What are the reporting time line/requirements for Workers’ Compensation?

Under the Workers’ Compensation Statute (34:15-17), unless the employer shall have actual knowledge of the occurrence of the injury, or unless the employee, or someone on his behalf, or some of the dependents, or someone on their behalf, shall give notice thereof to the employer within fourteen (14) days of the occurrence of the injury, then no compensation shall be due until such notice is given or knowledge obtained.

If you have been injured on the job, contact Simon Law Group and speak with a NJ Workers' Compensation Attorney at 800-709-1131 or complete the form on the left of this page.

 WORKERS' COMPENSATION - TYPES OF INJURIES

Spinal Disc Herniation - According to Wikipedia

A Spinal disc herniation (prolapsus disci intervertebralis) is a medical condition affecting the spine in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring (annulus fibrosus) of an intervertebral disc (discus intervertebralis) allows the soft, central portion (nucleus pulposus) to bulge out beyond the damaged outer rings. Disc herniation is usually due to age related degeneration of the annulus fibrosus, although trauma, lifting injuries, or straining have been implicated. Tears are almost always postero-lateral in nature owing to the presence of the posterior longitudinal ligament in the spinal canal.[1] mediators which may directly cause severe pain, even in the absence of nerve root compression.

Disc herniations are normally a further development of a previously existing disc "protrusion", a condition in which the outermost layers of the annulus fibrosus are still intact, but can bulge when the disc is under pressure. In contrast to a herniation, none of the nucleus pulposus escapes beyond the outer layers. Most minor herniations heal within several weeks. Anti-inflammatory treatments for pain associated with disc herniation, protrusion, bulge, or disc tear are generally effective. Severe herniations may not heal of their own accord and may require surgical intervention.

The condition is widely referred to as a slipped disc, but this term is not medically accurate as the spinal discs are firmly attached between the vertebrae and cannot "slip".

If you have been injured on the job, contact Simon Law Group and speak with a NJ Workers' Compensation Attorney at 800-709-1131 or complete the form on the left of this page.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION - ON THE JOB INJURIES

Have you been Injured on the job? Compensation is owed to you. But you need to claim it.

Have you been injured in a workplace accident? Are you suffering from a repetitive use injury that stems from a former job? The New Jersey workers' compensation laws make it clear that you are owed benefits. But you need to claim them to get them. Any injured worker is entitled to compensation. If your employer does not carry workers' comp (which is a criminal offense), you are still entitled to benefits under the Uninsured Employers' Fund (UEF), established through the New Jersey workers' compensation law.

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At Simon Law Group with offices throughout New Jersey, our worker compensation lawyers are committed to seeing that employees receive full compensation for workplace injuries.

You should not be hesitant to make a claim for any workplace injury-not because you are afraid your employer will retaliate by firing you, not because your current back strain stems from a former back injury, and not because you feel responsible for an accident. As your attorneys, it is our job to protect you and help you recover compensation.

Contact us at the SIMON LAW GROUP to arrange a free consultation with a workers' compensation lawyer. Find out if your workplace injury qualifies for benefits.

Workplace injuries covered by workers' compensation:

Workers' comp covers any type of employment-related injury. Common claims include those involving the following:

§  Repetitive stress injuries: back strain and lumbar/lower back injuries from lifting, standing, bending, and sitting; carpal tunnel, rotator cuff impingement syndrome

§  Occupational diseases: baker's lung, asbestos exposure, cancer such as mesothelioma from toxic exposure, heart disease, and high blood pressure

§  Injuries resulting from work-related car accidents

§  Construction injuries: electrical injuries, crush injuries, and torn rotator cuff

§  Emergency responder injuries: shooting or assault injuries to police officers and corrections officers, and burn or inhalation injuries to firefighters

§  Catastrophic injuries: traumatic brain injury (TBI) leading to permanent brain injury; back, neck, shoulder, and spinal cord injuries leading to paraplegia, quadriplegia, and other permanent disability; severe burn injuries causing permanent disfigurement

§  Amputation or loss of use of a hand, arm, finger, leg, foot, toe, and eyes or ears

§  Psychological injuries: post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), anxiety, and depression

We also handle your claims involving aggravation/exacerbation injuries resulting from work-related injuries that compound a previous work-related injury or other preexisting conditions.

More information on compensation for injured workers

There are valuable benefits available under New Jersey workers' compensation law and as well as other sources. It is important if you were injured on the job that you have an experienced workers' comp lawyer to review your claim and to see that you are recovering maximum compensation. Call us today for more information about your conditions and questions about:

§  Wage replacement/income benefits

§  Medical benefits

§  Full and partial permanent disability

§  Cash settlements

§  Light duty work

§  Social Security Disability

§  A new doctor

§  Third party claims against someone who is not your employer

Contact a worker compensation lawyer for a free consultation 800-709-1131

At the SIMON LAW GROUP, in Hunterdon County, Somerset County, Warren County, Union County, Morris County and Monmouth County, New Jersey, our workers' compensation law attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured workers receive fair compensation for stress injuries, disability, and on-the-job accidents.  If you have suffered a workplace accident, it is important to have a lawyer to review your claim in order to make sure that you are being treated fairly. Please call 800-709-1131 to arrange a free consultation.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

What is Workers' Compensation?

Workers’ Compensation is remedial social legislation to insure that employees injured on the job will be paid without regard to fault. The effect of the compensation statute on the covered “employee” is to take away his or her common-law remedies against the “employer” and to substitute in their place a remedy that requires the employer to pay the compensation benefits stipulated in the statute. The right to pay the compensation is the covered employee’s exclusive remedy against the employer. In understanding this rule, the State of New Jersey is self insured for Workers’ Compensation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-1 et seq.; there is no other insurance involvement. All matters regarding case management and investigations are handled by the Division of Risk Management. The New Jersey State Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Law, provides legal advice pertaining to claims and litigation support. The Division of Risk Management (DRM) is responsible for the budgeting of workers’ compensation obligations. All workers’ compensation obligations, including payments for medical treatment, temporary and permanent disability, are approved and processed by the Division to the dictates of N.J.S.A.34:15-7 and N.J.S.A.34:15-43.

DEFINITION OF WORK RELATED INJURY - NJ Workers' Compensation Attorney

What is a “Work Related” Injury?

In determining if a reported injury is covered under workers’ compensation, one must first determine if the injury is a direct result of the employee’s employment. The cause for injury must fall under the guidelines pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-1 et.seq.

A work related injury is an injury which occurs out of and in the course of State employment. “In the course of employment” is defined as when employees are at their place of work, during the hours that they are expected to be there and engaged in doing the task that they were employed to do. This does not necessarily mean that the employee would have to be at the employer’s office or premises at the time. The employee could be traveling to or from appointments or doing work at other places designated by the employer. Overtime is included in the equation, as well. In order to be compensable, the accident must result in bodily injury. No compensation is payable for property damage which is the result of the accident. The injury for which a compensable claim is made must be the proximate result of the accident the employee sustained. If there is no such causal relationship, then the employee may not recover benefits.

If you have been injured on the job, contact Simon Law Group and speak with a NJ Workers' Compensation Attorney at 800-709-1131800-709-1131