How to handle a Workers Compensation trial in New Jersey

Submitted by Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark, Cherry Hill, NJ James Quilles v. Warren County Unreported/non-precedential New Jersey Appellate Division February 13, 2019 Today I am writing a blog about this case is about how to properly prepare a witness and adequately present evidence at the time of the trial which the Worker’s Compensation Judge…

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Temporary Disability Benefits and the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act

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…

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Appealing an Agency Decision in New Jersey to the Appellate Division

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…

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What is an undesigned and unexpected traumatic event that takes place in the course of employment for a public employee who is entitled to make a accidental disability retirement claim?

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…

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Can I get Worker’s Compensation if my employer thinks i am independent contractor but really I am in employee?

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…

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Appealing your Workers Compensation Decision

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…

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