Injured Workers

New Jersey Supreme Court Empowers Injured Workers

Author: Mark Natale This month, the New Jersey Supreme Court wrote new law that will directly benefit injured workers throughout our state, including a number of our clients.  Now, if you need a reasonable accommodation at work – whether it be light duty, time off, or job reassignment – and your employer denies your request, you potentially have the right to file a lawsuit against your employer. The case of Richter v. Oakland Board of Education changed the landscape for…

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Who Is Responsible For Your Workers’ Compensation Claim If You’re Involved In An Accident While Driving A Work Vehicle?

As an employee, being provided with a company car or work vehicle can represent a valuable benefit, especially if you are able to use the vehicle when you are “off the clock.”  Accidents and injuries can happen when you’re in that vehicle regardless of what you’re doing at the time, but when those accidents occur while you’re working, you are entitled to file a claim for worker’s compensation benefits to pay for your medical expenses, as well as a portion…

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