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 [...]
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 its workers’ compensation carrier are permitted by law to choose the doctor who will treat you. They are [...]
By Tanya Phillips If you are injured in an accident, you should seek medical attention and make sure that report the accident. Below are suggestions for reporting several different types of accidents. Motor Vehicle Accidents If you are involved in an automobile accident, you should call the police so an accident report is generated. Additionally, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
By Tanya Phillips If you are unable to work due to an illness or injury, you are entitled to State Temporary Disability Benefits. The main requirement is that you are employed by an eligible New Jersey company. You can receive State temporary disability benefits for up to six months. Your weekly benefits are two/thirds (66 2/3%) [...]
By Tanya Phillips If you are disabled and unable to work and the disability is expected to last for at least a year, you may want to consider applying for Social Security Disability benefits. Your condition must interfere with basic work-related activities for your claim to be considered. You may qualify for Social Security benefits [...]
By Tanya Phillips Summer brings warm weather, vacations, and a possible visit to an amusement park, water park, or traveling carnival. Unfortunately, a fun day out can turn tragic when maintenance and safety regulations are not followed. No one purchases a ticket to an amusement park with the intention of being involved in an accident [...]
