Blog: Workers' Compensation

Can You Get Workers’ Comp If the Injury Happened While Working Remotely?

Jun 20, 2025

Remote work has quickly gone from a temporary solution to a long-term reality for many New Jersey employees. Whether you’re clocking in from your home office, a coffee shop, or even your kitchen table, one question might come to mind after an unexpected accident: The short answer is yes— Let’s break it down in plain language, so you can understand your rights and what steps to take if you’re hurt while working remotely. Ho...

What Forms Do You Have to Fill Out After a Workplace Injury in New Jersey?

May 23, 2025

If you’ve been hurt on the job, you’re probably overwhelmed. Between doctor’s visits, missed paychecks, and trying to figure out what your rights are, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in paperwork. One of the most common questions we get at We’ve got you. Whether you’ve suffered a back injury on a construction site, Let’s break it down. First Things First: Report the Injury Before you even touch a form, the mos...

Think Before You Post: Could Social Media Cost You Your Workers’ Comp?

Apr 4, 2025

After getting hurt on the job, most people just want to focus on healing and getting the support they need. But if you're receiving Let’s talk about why that happens, what not to post, and the traps injured workers fall into without even realizing it. Whether you’re scrolling, posting, or commenting, your online activity can easily be taken out of context—and used against you. Why What You Post Online Matters After a Workplace Injur...

8 Easy Steps To Filing a NJ Workers’ Compensation Claim

Jun 21, 2023

You were injured at work. Now what? Unless you are considered an unpaid worker or independent contractor, you should be eligible for Step 1- Receive Medical Care Your health and safety is of the utmost importance. The first thing you should do following a workplace injury is to receive medical care. If you have a non-emergency, it is important to find out who your employer’s authorized medical care provider is, but if you’re i...

How Workers’ Compensation Works in New Jersey

Oct 12, 2022

Workers’ compensation How Does Workers’ Compensation Work? Workers’ compensation works similar to any insurance policy in that you only use if you are injured. The biggest difference between a workers’ compensation policy and your personal health insurance policy, however, is that you don’t have to pay into it. Instead, your employer does. If you are injured while at work, such as in a car accident or while using machinery, it can cover costs like: Medica...

Can I Be Fired for Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim in NJ?

Nov 23, 2021

If you have been injured at work or while carrying out job-related tasks, workers’ compensation will provide you with coverage for your medical expenses as well as part of your lost wages for the period you are not able to return to work. Employers are required to carry workers’ compensation in order to ensure their employees have a financial cushion in the event of work-related injuries or illnesses. This system also protects employers from lawsuit...