workers’ compensation

work-injury

15 Dec: NJ Supreme Court: No Benefits for “Going and Coming”

In the recent case of Hersh v. County of Morris, the New Jersey Supreme Court considered the issues of whether a plaintiff who was injured while crossing a public street as she walked from a private garage, where she had employer-paid parking, to her office a few blocks away was entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act.

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02 Sep: Employers’ Duties in Reporting Workers’ Compensation Claims

New Jersey workers, your employers have requirements when it comes to New Jersey worker’s compensation claims. As one of the top New Jersey workers’ compensation law firms, Mintz & Geftic wants to ensure workers in Elizabeth and around the state are familar with these requirements. Many times employers fail or refuse to report workers’ compensation claims. Your employer is required to display the name of their workers’ compensation insurance company and the coverage provided in a place where employees can see it at the workplace.  Once you have the name of the insurance company you should contact them to report a claim.