New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law is designed to protect employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job.
This law ensures that workers receive timely medical care, wage replacement, and other essential benefits—without needing to prove fault or negligence.
Key Benefits Under NJ Workers’ Comp Law:
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- Medical Treatment Covers all necessary and reasonable medical expenses related to the work injury or illness.
- Temporary Disability Benefits Provides wage replacement (typically 70% of your average weekly wage) while you are unable to work due to the injury.
- Permanent Disability Benefits Compensation for lasting injuries, whether partial or total, that affect your ability to work long-term.
- Death Benefits Support for dependents of workers who die as a result of a job-related incident, including funeral expenses.
No-Fault System
New Jersey operates under a “no-fault” system, meaning employees can receive benefits even if the accident was their own fault—so long as it happened during the course of employment.
Filing a Claim
To pursue a claim, employees must:
- Report the injury to their employer as soon as possible.
- The employer must then notify their insurance carrier.
- If a dispute arises, the worker can file a formal claim with the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation.
Get Legal Help from Trusted Professionals
While the workers’ compensation system is designed to support injured employees, navigating benefits and disputes can be complex. That’s why it’s important to have experienced legal support on your side.
Livingston DiMarzio Brown, LLP is here to help.
As one of New Jersey’s most trusted workers’ compensation law firms, our team of Certified Workers’ Compensation Attorneys, Mesothelioma Lawyers, and Employment Law Specialists is ready to fight for the benefits you deserve.
