Legal Question in Workers Comp in New Jersey

Re: 2 jobs; does it affect worker's comp?

"Thank you for your inquiry. We really should meet to discuss this, as this is a very serious question and you may be entitled to more benefits than you realize. Certainly, this response does not constitute an attorney/client relationship or legal advice. For more detailed information, you really need to call us at 1-800-34-NJ-Law."

However, the law is that you are entitled to temporary disability payments from the WC carrier when you are temporarily "totally" disabled and under active medical care through an authorized treating physician. "Totally" disabled means what it sounds like - that you can't work either job while you collect temp. While this is probably not what you want to hear, we can explain more of the Workers Compensation system when you call us.

Best wishes,

Todd Wachtel, Esq.

Re: 2 jobs; does it affect worker's comp?

If you are collecting disability, then this means that you cannot work - period. If you are working even part time at a non-manual labor job, then you should not be collecting disability. The potential penalties would be a reimbursement to the workers compensation insurer of any money you received. However, if you tore a muscle, this is a serious injury and one that should result in a workers compensation permanent disability award to you. I am an attorney who has handled many cases similar to yours in various workers compensaton courts in New Jersey in the past. I would like to speak with you about your case in more detail. Please call me at 908-272-0111 to discuss what I can do to get you a monetary settlement on your case. There is never any charge for simply talking to me about a case. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

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