What 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, […]
Read MoreCan I get laid off after claiming workers’ compensation in Jersey City, NJ?
Posted November 20th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You were injured on the job. While in the hospital receiving treatment, you receive a phone call from your employer. He tells you that your job has been terminated. What do you do now? And, more importantly, is it legal for him to do that? Well according to the New Jersey statute (NJSA 34:15-39.1), the […]
Read MoreThe benefits of workers’ compensation
Posted November 20th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
You were injured at work and was granted workers’ compensation. Now comes the major question: What kind of benefits should you expect to receive? First, you must realize that in order to be eligible for workers’ compensation in New Jersey, you must be unable to work for seven days. You will then expect to receive […]
Read MoreHow can a New Jersey Workers’ Compensation attorney help if I’m hurt on the job?
Posted November 13th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
When people are injured on the job, they are generally entitled to seek Workers’ Compensation benefits to help cover medical expenses and lost wages. However, employees sometimes have their Workers’ Comp benefits unfairly limited or denied. Jersey City Workers’ Compensation lawyer Anthony Carbone has the experience and knowledge to get you the benefits you need […]
Read MoreThree questions on workers’ compensation
Posted November 13th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
Question 1- How long do I have to file a claim? First, make sure you tell your employer as soon as possible that you were injured, even if you didn’t think they were severe at first. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to claim the injury. According to New Jersey law, the […]
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