by dreamleg | Oct 2, 2015 | workmans comp advice
Returning to work after recovering from an injury can be a difficult process. You may not feel ready, or qualified, or even physically able to complete the duties of your position. In the state of New Jersey, once your doctor approves you for light duty work and your...
by dreamleg | Jul 24, 2015 | workmans comp advice
In New Jersey, employers may discontinue the payment of temporary disability benefits if they offer the injured worker light duty work. The worker must accept the job offer if they have the ability to complete the essential job duties with or without reasonable...
by dreamleg | Feb 12, 2015 | workmans compensation
Sometimes, a work-related injury becomes more than just a temporary problem and a few months off from work. When an injury turns into a disability, the state of New Jersey and the employer’s insurance company can offer additional help and benefits. Supplemental...
by dreamleg | Jan 23, 2015 | workmans comp advice, workmans compensation
Worker’s compensation is a program designed to help workers injured at work adequately recover from the injury or illness and provide for their family in the meantime. The employer or its insurance company will pay the necessary amount for reasonable medical treatment...
by dreamleg | Dec 1, 2014 | workmans compensation
Workers’ Compensation, or workmans’ comp, is an insurance program that provides compensation to people who suffer injuries or illnesses on-the-job or as a result of job duties. Each state has its own set of workers’ comp laws and programs. The following will provide...