Legal Question in Workers Comp in New Jersey

Being forced out of work

My question is : can a company fire you after being injured on the job, for the second time, if the workmans comp. doctor can give them no guarentee that you will be able to lift the ''company'' standard of 50 lbs or do they have to accomidate you. what are my legal options???


Asked on 5/05/04, 3:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: Being forced out of work

New Jersey is known as an "employment at will" state. What this means is that unless you have a union contract or some form of employment contract stating otherwise, you can be fired for any reason as long as it isn't for reasons of discrimination. If you are unable to do the work assigned, or if there is no work that fits within the constraints of what the company doctor says you can do, then your employer has the right to fire you. However, I would like to speak with you about filing a permanent disability claim petition. I am an attorney who has handled literally hundreds of workers compensaiton cases over the past five or more years, and it sounds as if you might have the basis for filing for a disability award. Please call me at 908-272-0111 to discuss your case. There is never any fee for a consultation. Thank you.

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Answered on 5/05/04, 3:54 pm


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