Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark What is temporary disability benefits (TDB) and how am I entitled to it under the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act. Temporary disability benefits are statutorily authorized wage replacement for any and all employees who were injured in the course of their employment. If you have any…
Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark If you are a volunteer FIRE FIGHTER in New Jersey while currently unemployed, and are injured in your volunteer position you may now be eligible for a temporary disability benefits under New Jersey’s Worker’s Compensation statute. If you have any questions about TDB issue please call…
EBONY BROWN, v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES, POLICE AND FIREMEN’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM, Decided February 11, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Am I entitled to make a accidental disability benefit claim against my public sector employer for my work related injury ?? How do I proceed? This case addresses one specific threshold question regarding how your…
EBONY BROWN, v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES, POLICE AND FIREMEN’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM, Decided February 11, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Am I entitled to make an accidental disability benefit claim against my public sector employer for my work related injury ?? How do I proceed? This case addresses one specific threshold question regarding how your…
Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. MICHAEL GERITY, Petitioner v. NEW JERSEY TRANSIT Facts: In 2005, petitioner was injured when another vehicle struck the bus he was driving for NJT. Through the workers’ compensation system, he underwent multiple surgeries on his arms and neck. In two successive settlements, he received an award of…
Pandola v. Melenio Express Inc. (New Jersey Appellate Division Unreported Decision October 29, 2018) Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. When is an employee an independent contractor? Can I get Worker’s Compensation if my employer thinks i am independent contractor but really I am in employee? How do I determine if I…
Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. When you make a claim against an insurance company from a workers compensation case and/or file suit against a driver as a result of a car crash and you are claiming personal injuries you become the target of surveillance. Why? Because insurance companies are not your…
My boss told me to come to work or I would be fired! I was injured on the way, can I make a comp claim??? These are really interesting and legal questions which the New Jersey appellate court revisited this week. Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In this case employee Minter…
Did you lose your comp case? Are you worried about your workers compensation hearing coming up? Do you have to testify in your own workers compensation case? What do you need to communicate to the judge? How to successfully testify in your workers compensation case? What is the judge looking for in my workers compensation…
Do you want to reopen your workers compensation case? Did your attorney preserve your right to reopen your case in the future? Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In this case the worker/petitioner wanted to reopen his old workers compensation case and seek additional psychiatric disability for depression and other related issues.…
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New Jersey Survivors Justice Act: Sentencing Reform for Abuse Victims
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In January 2026, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a pair of bills known as the Survivors Justice Act (S-4870/A-5968 and S-4871/A-5969). This landmark legislation, championed by Senator Angela V. McKnight, Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, and other lawmakers, amends the state’s criminal code to allow courts…