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Explaining 5 Possible Reasons Why Your Accidental Disability Pension Was Denied

There are 5 main reasons why your accidental disability pension could have been denied: The board does not perceive your injury to constitute total and permanent disability. The opinions of the board’s doctors would have influenced this view. The board does not perceive your injury to have directly resulted from the specific accident that you… Continue Reading Explaining 5 Possible Reasons Why Your Accidental Disability Pension Was Denied

By Sam Gaylord|2018-12-13T23:11:40-05:00December 13th, 2018|Disability Pension Appeal|

What Are Your Rights if You Are Injured at Work?
What Are Your Rights if You Are Injured at Work?

What Are Your Rights if You Are Injured at Work?

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… Continue Reading What Are Your Rights if You Are Injured at Work?

By Sam Gaylord|2018-12-11T23:05:40-05:00December 11th, 2018|Tanya Phillips, Workers' Compensation|

Know What to Expect at Your Disability Pension Trial

After your application for disability pension was denied, you were told you will have a trial at the Office of Administrative Law. While this may evoke visions of late-night TV dramas with juries and audiences, you should know that the disability pension denial trial is much more informal. The only people at the trial will… Continue Reading Know What to Expect at Your Disability Pension Trial

By Sam Gaylord|2018-12-06T20:38:58-05:00December 6th, 2018|Uncategorized|

Quick Tips For Reporting Accidents in New Jersey
Quick Tips For Reporting Accidents in New Jersey

Quick Tips For Reporting Accidents in New Jersey

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,… Continue Reading Quick Tips For Reporting Accidents in New Jersey

By Sam Gaylord|2018-12-04T16:48:52-05:00December 4th, 2018|Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury & Wrongful Death, Tanya Phillips|

Explaining How The Value of Your Workers’ Comp Claim is Determined

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… Continue Reading Explaining How The Value of Your Workers’ Comp Claim is Determined

By Sam Gaylord|2018-11-29T21:04:58-05:00November 29th, 2018|Workers' Compensation|

Things to Consider When Renewing Your Car Insurance
Things to Consider When Renewing Your Car Insurance

Things to Consider When Renewing Your Car Insurance

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… Continue Reading Things to Consider When Renewing Your Car Insurance

By Sam Gaylord|2018-11-27T17:23:05-05:00November 27th, 2018|General, Tanya Phillips|

Explaining an Order Approving Settlement for Your Injury on the Job in New Jersey

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… Continue Reading Explaining an Order Approving Settlement for Your Injury on the Job in New Jersey

By Sam Gaylord|2018-11-23T22:09:32-05:00November 23rd, 2018|Personal Injury & Wrongful Death|

Put Our Legal Expertise to Work for You
Put Our Legal Expertise to Work for You

Put Our Legal Expertise to Work for You

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… Continue Reading Put Our Legal Expertise to Work for You

By Sam Gaylord|2018-11-20T16:55:25-05:00November 20th, 2018|General, Tanya Phillips|

Explaining What Happens Next After Treatment Ends for Your Injury on the Job in New Jersey

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… Continue Reading Explaining What Happens Next After Treatment Ends for Your Injury on the Job in New Jersey

By Sam Gaylord|2018-11-15T23:04:51-05:00November 15th, 2018|Personal Injury & Wrongful Death|

New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Overview
New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Overview

New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Overview

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… Continue Reading New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Overview

By Sam Gaylord|2018-11-13T17:45:46-05:00November 13th, 2018|Tanya Phillips, Workers' Compensation|