Legal Question in Workers Comp in New Jersey

Workman's Comp/Supplemental Income
I was attacked by a student in a school where I work the day before Thanksgiving. I was instructed by my principal to go out on worker's comp the beginning of Jan. because the issue was affecting my ability to teach. Unfortunately, I do not make enough money at my job and had to pick up a p/t job over the summer to cover bills, rent, food, etc. Last week, I received notice that my worker's comp had been terminated. When I pursued the issue, I was told it was because I had a p/t job. Everyone at my school had said it was ok to have this job because it was my supplemental income. Now I don't know what to do because my sick time is almost up and the doctor said I can not go back to that job yet because of the medication I am on. If I didn't have my supplemental income, I'd lose my place of residence and would be behind on bills. What do I do?

Asked on 2/10/05, 2:57 pm

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Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

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Re: Workman's Comp/Supplemental Income

If a workers compensation authorized doctor kept you out of work because of your work place injury then the only reason your workers compensaiton temporary disability payments should be stopped would be if that authorized doctor cleared you to go back to work. However, you have to understand that the only reason you were being kept out of work by the doctor was because he believed that you coudn't work. He probably changed his mind about your working ability when he found out that you were working at a different job. When you say "the doctor" said you could not go back to work yet I need to know if he is the workers compensation doctor or a private doctor you are using. Anyway, if you are suffering a long term injury as a result of this incident in school then I can most likely get you what is called a Permanent Disability Award, meaning I could probably get you a money settlement on your case. I am an attorney who has handled many cases similar to yours in various workers compensation courts throughout New Jersey in the past. I would like to discuss your case with you in more detail. Please call me at 908-272-0111. There is never any charge for simply discussing a case with me. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, Ronald Aronds,Esq.

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Answered on 2/10/05, 3:38 pm

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Adam L. Rothenberg Levinson Axelrod, P.C.

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I�m sorry to hear that your employer is now adding this insult to your injury. It does not appear that your co-workers provided the proper advice. Typically, The benefits that are paid are �temporary total disability� and assumes you cannot work at all; in fact, technically the carrier could seek a credit for any amount they paid that was paid for days he was working at the part-time job - although this is unlikely. You may still have a claim for the permanent aspect of your injury as well. I suggest you speak to an attorney as soon as possible. Levinson Axelrod has one of the leading Workers Compensation departments in New Jersey, with over 1500 current cases. It is staffed by five full-time Workers Compensation attorneys who are here to advise and fight for our clients. Please call us to set an appointment to fully discuss your rights and how we would protect them. I look forward to hearing from you. Adam L. Rothenberg 800-34-NJLAW

Answered on 2/10/05, 4:40 pm

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