Workers Compensation In New Jersey
New Jersey has a complete and informative website on workers comp. that can be accessed through this link. Anyone who is injured at work would be advised to read as much of the information on that website as possible.
Without a doubt, your first step should always be to advise your employer of your injury right away. This means telling your boss or supervisor when and how you were injured on the job. They will then file a first report of injury with their insurance company as well as New Jersey State.
If your company has workman’s comp. insurance (and they should), you will soon be advised if you are eligible for compensation. You will be contacted by an insurance company and told where to go to get medical attention.
What Benefits Can I Get?
There are a variety of workers compensation benefits you can get if you live in New Jersey. The most common is that you will have your doctor and medical bills paid for. You may also receive compensation for work days you miss due to your injury and permanent benefits if you are unable to return to work. You can find benefit information here.
Did Insurance Deny Your Claim?
Not all claims are accepted and yours might be one of the ones to be denied if the insurance company thinks your injury is not work related. In cases like these, you may need to take your claim to the next level and you can find more information about that by visiting this page. In extreme cases, you may even need to hire a lawyer.