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What Is A Functional Capacity Examination?

A functional capacity examination is a series of tests that are performed, usually by a physical therapy group, to determine your ability to work. They will have you perform various…

Legends Legal MarketingAugust 18, 2021

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What Are An Employee’s Rights in New Jersey?

An employee is entitled to three basic entitlements under New Jersey Workers’ Compensation law. They are entitled to medical treatment, temporary disability benefits, and if a permanent injury is sustained,…

Legends Legal MarketingJune 9, 2021

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Industries And Sectors Covered By NJ Workers’ Compensation Laws

New Jersey Workers’ Compensation covers all municipal, county, state, and private employees, and certain classes of volunteers, such as firefighters and rescue squad drivers. Postal workers, federal workers, longshoremen, railroad…

Legends Legal MarketingMay 12, 2021

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Workers’ Compensation Law In New Jersey

Workers’ compensation is a creature of NJ statutory law. It is a no-fault system that was designed to protect the injured worker back when it was passed in 1911. The…

Legends Legal MarketingApril 21, 2021

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Revealing a COVID-19 Diagnosis in the Workplace

Will You Be Told If a Co-Worker Tests Positive for COVID-19? The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a number of issues. As a worker, you might be struggling with…

Legends Legal MarketingJuly 31, 2020

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NJ Workers Exposed to COVID-19 at the Workplace

Construction Workers in NJ Exposed to COVID-19 According to the Federal Reserve chairman, the COVID-19 pandemic caused people in 40% of American households earning less than $40,000 to lose their…

Legends Legal MarketingMay 29, 2020

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COVID-19 and Workers’ Compensation

Can You Receive Workers' Compensation for Getting Coronavirus at Work? New COVID-19 cases in New Jersey are still averaging over 3,000 per day. Those who believe that they have contracted…

Legends Legal MarketingApril 29, 2020

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Types of Injuries That Aren’t Covered by Workers’ Compensation

When Are You Not Entitled to Workers' Compensation? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018 was the first year on record since 2012 that the work-related incident rate…

Legends Legal MarketingMarch 13, 2020

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What’s in Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act?

Understanding Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act In 2018, nearly 40,000 Pennsylvania residents filed for workers’ compensation under Pennsylvania Statutes Title 77 P.S. Workers' Compensation. Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act, which provides medical…

Legends Legal MarketingFebruary 15, 2020

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Hiring an Attorney for a Workers’ Compensation Claim

Why Hire an Attorney When Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim? No one anticipates being hurt on the job. Nevertheless, in the event of a workplace injury — there are about…

Legends Legal MarketingJanuary 15, 2020