Legal Question in Workers Comp in New Jersey

Does my case qualify for Workers Compensation?

To Whom It May Concern:

I recently got severly injured as a result of a slip and fall accident. This accident occured on the parking lot of the college that I am employed with part time. However, my fall was not the fault of the college; I accidently just tripped over my own shoelaces. For that reason, I submitted my medical bills to my regular medical insurance company (I am insured with my wife under her medical plan from her employment). The medical insurance company did pay for all of the medical bills (amounting to about $20,000 in hospital costs). However, I'm not sure if I should have submitted the bills to the college for Workers Compensation. Did I act correctly? If I did not, who is responsible for my medical bills? Also, the college that I work at is located in New Jersey and I live in New York. If I have to contact a Workers Compensation lawyer, does the New Jersey or New York law apply? Thank you for your help! I really appreciate it!!


Asked on 7/10/03, 1:00 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Thomas Reilly Learned, Reilly & Learned

Re: Does my case qualify for Workers Compensation?

You should contact an attorney who does worker's compensation cases in NJ. In NY you would have a valid claim. Workers comp will give you better and more complete protection.

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Answered on 7/10/03, 7:20 am
Andrew Frisch Morgan & Morgan, P.A.

Re: Does my case qualify for Workers Compensation?

This is certainly a proper Workers Compensation claim. Unlike an ordinary negligence case which requires that there be at least some fault on the part of the party you assert a claim again, in Workers Compensation, the concept of fault and consequently negligence is not part of the equation.

Since your employer is a New Jersey employer your Workers Compensation case would properly be brought in New Jersey. However, under certain circumstances you may be able to bring your case in New York.

I handle Workers Compensation and Personal Injury cases and am licensed in both New Jersey and New York. If you'd like a free consultation with regard to this matter please call me at (877)NYC-LAW1.

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Answered on 7/10/03, 2:55 pm


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