An Article by: Jeffrey M. Hall Welcome to the second segment of our Tax Appeals advice! In Article 1, we explained some of the concepts and math to illustrate how presumed market value is calculated. This time around we will take a deeper dive and show you options and tactics in pursuing a reduction in [...]
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There are many factors that determine your workers’ comp claim’s value. One is the length or duration of treatment. Another factor is the type of treatment you have received. Operative treatments are more invasive and tend to increase the value of a case. When your treatment ends, you are evaluated by permanency experts, determining residual [...]
By Tanya Phillips When it comes time to renew your car insurance policy, don’t just send in a renewal slip with your payment for the new policy period. You need to evaluate your coverage by reviewing the following five items in your policy and make decisions based on your family’s needs: 1. The Three Types [...]
Following the ending of your treatment for an injury on the job, you are evaluated by permanency experts. An order proving settlement would then mean that your case is to be resolved for a percentage of disability. Specific percentages are assigned to the body part or body parts injured in your accident. This number is [...]
By Tanya Phillips It was a pleasure meeting some of you at the Fall Head to Toe Expo on October 21st at RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center. I would like to thank Mercer County Woman for hosting such a great event for our community. In our continued effort to serve your legal needs, I would [...]
You’ve been injured on the job in New Jersey, and your treatment is ending. The next thing we do is request your medical records. We’ll then set up an evaluation with a medical expert of our choosing. The medical expert will look at your medical records and will examine your injury to evaluate your condition [...]
By Tanya Phillips If you are injured at work in New Jersey you are entitled to three workers’ compensation benefits: 1) Medical benefits, 2) Temporary disability benefits, and 3) Permanent partial disability benefits. Medical Benefits Your employer and/or their workers’ compensation carrier are permitted by law to choose the doctor who will treat you. They [...]
Whether you are able to receive additional benefits beyond the end of your workers’ compensation depends on how your case originally settled. If it closed with an order approving settlement or a percentage of disability, then you can reopen your case within two years of receiving a final benefit. In contrast, you will not be [...]
By Tanya Phillips If you are injured at work one of the most important things that you can do is report the accident to your employer. Reporting a workplace accident to your employer may seem obvious. However, in some instances when immediate medical attention is not needed many people will wait and see what happens with [...]
