Why was my workers’ compensation denied?
Posted January 8th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You get injured on the job. After filing a claim for workers’ compensation, you learn that your claim was denied because of the injury you sustained. How can that be? You were at work when the injury occurred, and therefore should be compensated for it, right? Well, not exactly. There are some rare instances that […]
Read MoreYour injury doesn’t have to be physical to claim workers compensation
Posted January 8th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
We’ve talked many times about getting injured on the job. But what happens if you get ill on the job or your illness was caused by your job? Can it still be considered workers’ compensation? The answer is yes. Many workers can receive compensation for any illness and injury that your receive because of your […]
Read MoreWhat happens when you slip and fall at work
Posted January 2nd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls, Workers Compensation.
While at work, you slip and fall, breaking your hip. It’s obvious that you will be out of work for some time while you recover. But you do have some questions: Is this covered under workers’ compensation? Can you sue your employer or the owner of the property for unsafe working conditions? Who is to […]
Read MoreDon’t let the evidence disappear
Posted December 18th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
After having a workplace accident, sometimes the last thing that pops into your mind is protecting the evidence. You are more worried about your health, about your future, about your family, and about your job. You don’t think about what happens after, how your employer’s insurance company denies your workers’ compensation benefits, or how your […]
Read MoreWhat happens when you go back to work
Posted December 18th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You’ve been on workers’ compensation for a while now. The doctor says it’s ok for you to return to work, but you still need some time to heal. Your employer has been understanding so far but the busy season is coming and needs you now. What happens when you go back to work? Well, first […]
Read MoreWhat employers need to know about workers’ compensation
Posted December 11th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Employees aren’t the only ones who need advice on workers’ compensation. Employers have just a complicated road to travel on when it comes to filing claims. Employers have a set of guidelines they must follow in order to comply with workers’ compensation laws. Failure to meet any of these requirements, employers could face fines or […]
Read MoreThe steps for filing a workers’ compensation case
Posted December 11th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
The legal world is a very tricky place to navigate, especially if you have no clue about what you are doing. And when you injured and don’t know what to do, it can affect you in ways it wouldn’t if you were healthy. You got severely injured at work. Now what? Just breathe, we’ll help […]
Read MoreWhen your workers’ compensation claim is contested
Posted December 4th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You go through all the proper steps in claiming your work-related injury. You informed your employer. You saw the doctor. And you filled out the proper paperwork. But then it all goes wrong when your insurance company denies the claim. What do you do now? It happens more often than not. There are many reasons […]
Read MoreWhat happens when workers’ compensation ends?
Posted December 4th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You got hurt on the job and are receiving workers compensation. You follow the doctor’s advice and you recover. You’re ready to go back to work. Now what happens? There is no real time limit for how long you can stay on workers compensation. It’s different from person to person. It comes down to when […]
Read MoreThree questions about workers’ compensation
Posted November 27th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Question 1 – Are cost of living increases provided for under workers’ compensation? According to the New Jersey statute, only those disabled workers who are totally and permanently disabled, or the dependents of a worker who died or was injured before January 1, 1980, are eligible for cost of living increases. In some rare cases, […]
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