Lower back injuries can be the be the result of any number of work-related activities. Bending over to pick up a heavy object, shoveling or sweeping materials, or hopping in and out of a work vehicle from an elevated cab to name just a few. Of all the work-related injuries that result in workers’ compensation...
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Experienced New Jersey Workers Compensation Attorneys Can Help – Short Answers to Big Questions on Your Case!
You need an New Jersey Workers Comp lawyer because the insurance company involved is interested in resolving your claim as cheaply as possible and is not concerned about your best interests. Without an aggressive attorney you are likely to not get benefits or get less than you actually deserve. Don’t be afraid to call us at...
Are New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Settlements Taxable?
People always ask if their workers’ compensation payments are taxable. Its a great question as you know that old joke that the only things that are certain are death and taxes. Fortunately, we’ve got good news for you! According to the IRS website, ” Amounts you receive as workers’ compensation for an occupational sickness or...
Workplace Accidents and Negligence: Workers’ Compensation Benefits When You Cause Your Own Injury
On December 4, 2013, a man (name withheld) died in an accident at his place of work, an Amazon packaging center. He was 57, a temporary worker at the New Jersey facility. The tragic accident which caused his death is important because it helps to illustrate a very complex area of the law, that which...
The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act
The NJ Workers’ Compensation Act (“Act”), N.J.S.A. 34:15-7, et seq., creates a state remedy where workers are compensated for injuries sustained during the course of employment. N.J.S.A. 34-15-1 states When personal injury is caused to an employee by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment, of which the actual or...
How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Have you been hurt at work? Want to learn more about filing a Workers’ Compensation claim? Please contact Corey P. Morano, Esq. at 201-598-5019 for a free consultation. I work on a contingency basis on any and all Workers’ Compensation lawsuits. The injured worker has the option of filing a formal claim petition with the...
Workers Compensation Medicare Set-aside Arrangements (WCMSAs)
Workers’ Compensation law is highly specialized. If you or someone you know has been injured on the job contact me for a free consultation. Please do not hesitate call me at 201-598-5019 or email me at [email protected] parties in a Workers’ Compensation (WC) case have significant responsibilities under the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) laws to...
Understanding Your New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Workers’ Compensation law is highly specialized. If you or someone you know has been injured on the job contact me for a free consultation. Please do not hesitate to call me at 201-598-5019 or email me at [email protected]. Understanding and getting the most out of your workers’ compensation benefits is extremely important. Below is a...
I’ve Been Indicted in New Jersey Criminal Court… What is an Indictment?
Have you or someone you know been arrested or charged with a crime? Please do not hesitate to call me at 201-598-5019 or email me directly at [email protected] for a free consultation. In New Jersey law, an indictment is a is a formal accusation that a person has committed a criminal offense. It is...
I Was Injured on the Job, What are My New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Rights?
If you have been injured on the job and want to know your rights, please do not hesitate to call me at 201-598-5019 or email me directly at [email protected] for a free consultation. In New Jersey, if you have been injured while working, you are entitled to Worker’s Compensation rights and benefits. Workers’ Compensation is...
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