State Supreme Court Upholds Rebuttable Presumption for Teachers Who Contracted COVID-19
Many workers’ compensation claims clearly stem from one incident, such as a machinery accident or a fall that occurs on the job. On the other hand, there are certain conditions that might, or might not, be connected to an individual’s work. Tracing the origin of illnesses or physical problems that develop over time can be… Read More »
New Jersey Proposes Measure on ABC Test for Workers’ Compensation Claims
Before someone can receive workers’ compensation benefits following a job-related injury, it must first be shown that they fall within their employer’s coverage. This might seem like a simple proposition, but companies in certain industries are known for their use of independent contractors to perform work. In some cases, the individual truly is acting on… Read More »
What Are Your Remedies if a Work Injury Worsens a Prior Condition?
When an employee with a preexisting medical condition or injury aggravates that condition due to a subsequent work-related injury, leaving the employee disabled, there is a special type of workers’ compensation that applies. New Jersey created the Second Injury Fund to act as an insurer of last recourse for certain injuries, so that the employer… Read More »