New Jersey Workers' Compensation Blog

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The Workers’ Compensation Process—Getting Started

Though work-related injuries are fairly commonplace, it’s still a pretty traumatic experience when an accident on the job, or an occupational illness, makes it difficult or impossible for you to…

Legends Legal MarketingSeptember 5, 2017

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What Can You Expect to Receive in a New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Temporary Disability Benefits Under New Jersey’s workers’ compensation laws, you are entitled to receive temporary disability benefits if you have been unable to work for more than seven days because…

Legends Legal MarketingSeptember 5, 2017

Workers Compensation Benefits

Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits

Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits If you have an injury or illness that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for monetary benefits through…

Legends Legal MarketingAugust 8, 2017

Construction Accidents Work Injury

The Fatal Four – The Most Common Construction Site Accidents

The Fatal Four – The Most Common Construction Site Accidents There are lots of ways to get hurt on a construction site, and the injuries are often serious. In fact,…

Legends Legal MarketingAugust 8, 2017

Workers Compensation

Is Your Injury Work-Related? – Part Two

Is Your Injury Work-Related? – Part Two In an earlier blog, we explained the requirements to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits in New Jersey: you must have been injured and…

Legends Legal MarketingAugust 8, 2017

Workers Compensation

Is Your Injury Work-Related? – Part One

Is Your Injury Work-Related? – Part One Under New Jersey law, there are only two requirements to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits: you must have been injured, and the injury…

Legends Legal MarketingAugust 8, 2017

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Legends Legal MarketingAugust 8, 2017

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Does Your Status as an Independent Contractor Prevent You from Filing for Workers’ Compensation?

Employers and workers’ compensation insurance companies both have a vested interest in minimizing the amount paid out for work-related injuries. Employers must pay higher premiums if there are more claims…

Legends Legal MarketingAugust 8, 2017

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Consequential Injuries and Workers’ Compensation Benefits

When you’ve been hurt on the job, there’s an inclination to believe that your injury must be serious and catastrophic, and must be readily apparent, for you to be able…

Legends Legal MarketingAugust 8, 2017

Medical Marijuana Workers Compensation

Administrative Law Judge Says Work Comp Must Pay for Medical Marijuana

New Jersey has allowed medical marijuana for more than seven years, with the sale of the drug permitted in January, 2010. However, even though the drug is considered legal in…

Legends Legal MarketingAugust 8, 2017