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The New Jersey workers compensation program is "no fault." This means that is does not matter who was at fault or responsible for the injury or job-related illness of an individual worker. An employee made ill or injured at work will be eligible for workers compensation benefits despite the circumstance. The New Jersey Division of Workers Compensation (DWC) acts in accord with the statutes, state Acts, and court decisions to process the claims of injured and sick workers.
The New Jersey DWC also provides the forms for an injured worker to file a claim, although his or her workers compensation lawyer may obtain the forms on a client's behalf. The fee schedule for workers compensation benefits and any reforms of the regulations regarding benefits are also handled by the DWC.
An injured or sickened worker in New Jersey — and the families of employees who are killed on the job — may receive benefits of various types:
If you are injured at work or made ill by conditions at your job in New Jersey — for example, by exposure to toxins or from a repetitive motion disorder — you should notify your employer as soon as you can. The notice doesn't have to be in writing, simply telling your supervisor or anyone in authority at your workplace about the injury is sufficient under New Jersey workers compensation law.
In cases of illness caused by the workplace (e.g., hearing loss, asbestos poisoning, cancer from exposure to toxins), the employee has two years from the date the he or she first became aware of the condition and its relationship to employment in which to file a workers compensation claim.
In addition, New Jersey's workers compensation statutes give the employer (not the employee) the right to select the physician or healthcare provider that will treat the injured employee.
Even if you are not sure whether your illness or injury was caused by conditions at your job, it's in your best interest to talk to a workers compensation attorney about your circumstances. To schedule a private, no cost consultation with a New Jersey workers compensation lawyer, contact us today.
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