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Workplace Injuries (Workers’ Compensation)

Under the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law, workers who suffer injuries or occupational diseases during the course of their employment are entitled to a variety of benefits, including medical treatment, temporary disability payments while they are treating and unable to work, and a monetary award for permanent injuries. Lost income and medical expense associated with workplace injury can have a dramatic impact on families and individuals. Workplace laws have been created to guarantee that employees who are injured or disabled on the job are provided with fixed or permanent monetary awards.

The employer’s Workers’ Compensation insurance company will usually provide voluntary benefits for medical expenses and lost wages. However, permanency benefits typically require the employee to file a Worker’s Compensation claim petition with the court.

The NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development is a great resource for understanding Workers’ Compensation benefits

If you or a loved one has suffered a hip fracture in an accident, contact RAM Law for a free consultation to discuss your right to compensation.