By Phillip Wiskow | Published November 14, 2013 | Posted in Workers Compensation | Tagged Tags: social security disability, work injury, workers compensation lawyers | Leave a comment
Why a Lawyer May Be Necessary to Obtain Workers’ Compensation Benefits in New Jersey
Many people hurt on the job find out to their surprise that receipt of workers’ compensation is not automatic. Even when it appears as if the claim is 100 percent valid, many claims are denied, and claimants either give up or go through the appeals process. In either event, an injured worker can wait up Read More
Read MoreSeeking Medical Attention After Your On-the-Job Injury
If you are injured while working you can receive the medical treatment you need through your employer’s workers compensation insurance carrier, or the employer itself if it is self insured. Workers compensation pays for all necessary and reasonable medical treatment for injuries or death that occurs during the course of employment. However, it is important Read More
Read MoreSSD Claim Rejected? There Is Still Hope
Social Security Disability (SSD) is a Federal government benefit program that provides a monthly benefit to people who are unable to continue working because they suffer from fatal or serious medical conditions (lasting at least a year). Once you apply for SSD benefits, the Social Security Administration determines if you have worked long enough to Read More
Read MorePaying Your Bills After Your Work Injury
If you were injured at work and are disabled you may have many questions, such as, who is going to pay for your hospital and medical costs if you can’t work? There are several important programs that are designed to help you continue to pay your expenses while you are out of work. It is Read More
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