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Who is Eligible for Worker’s Compensation in New Jersey?

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State laws require employers to obtain worker’s compensation insurance or receive approved self-insurance to protect their employees from harm. worker’s compensation offers benefits to those injured on the job and those who develop occupational diseases, regardless of who is at fault. If you were injured while preforming a work-related task, you may seek compensation for the permanent disability resulting from the accident.

At Levinson Axelrod, we have certified worker’s compensation specialists who have extensive experience and knowledge in the subject. We can help you recover the compensation you deserve. Our New Jersey firm has over 75 years of experience assisting clients and informing them of their rights.

If you were injured at work, contact our New Jersey worker’s compensation attorneys at (732) 440-3089 today!

Who is Eligible for Worker’s Compensation?

To be eligible for worker’s compensation, you must be injured during the course of your employment.

An employee is eligible for Worker’s compensation regardless of if they work full-time or part-time. You do not have to be employed for any specific length of time. However, independent contractors, consultants, and freelancers are not eligible for worker’s compensation, unless they have obtained their own policy.

Work-related injuries can include:

  • Getting into an accident when you go to pick up office supplies or some other task off premises for the employer
  • Sustaining an injury while on performing a task on your company’s premises
  • Injuries caused by the work
  • Occupational exposures or stresses in the course of work
  • Coming and going on the company property

The injury must have happened because of a task related to work. If you suffer an injury outside of work or job-related tasks, you will not qualify for worker’s compensation. Additionally, it does not matter who is at fault for the work-related accident. However, if you knowingly committed an act to get hurt, you will not be eligible for compensation.

Ready to Take the Next Step to Recovery? Contact Us Today!

At Levinson Axelrod, we understand how painful and frustrating a job-related injury can be. You may lose wages because of your inability to work. Injuries also cause pain and take time to heal, depending on the situation. Our New Jersey worker’s compensation attorneys can review your case and inform you of your rights. We offer free case evaluations. Call today to schedule an appointment.

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  • Have to say so so happy

    - C.G.

  • "Thank you for a job well done on my case. I will highly recommend Levinson Axelrod to anyone needing a personal injury attorney."

    - F

  • You will be the first person I call

    - R.H.

  • Thank you Todd for all that you have done for me. I am so thankful. May God bless you and keep you in his tender care. God Bless.

    - Mark S.

  • You have more than lived up to the commercials and reputation. I will always recommend Levinson Axelrod and Todd did an amazing job! The results were spectacular.

    - K.

  • "At no time during this whole event have we ever felt more certain that you were the right lawyer for our case."

    - Vinnie and Janet G.

  • I appreciate his effort and value his input.

    - Damian S.

  • If you want to win, call Adam, period.

    - Trish M.

  • - G.M.

  • Thank you for answering any and all questions I had related to my case. It was a pleasure to work with you and your team. I am very happy with the outcome of the case and everything you did for me. Thank you very much.

    - Adam Z.

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  • Thank you for your expertise! Your the best!! Bless you all!!

    - Ginger M.

  • "They are very professional, trustworthy, caring, organized, knowledgeable."

    - Marina R.

  • "Todd is an excellent attorney. He always answered any questions I had & took the time for me."

    - Anonymous

  • Todd was a pleasure to work with.

    - S.L.

  • "Thank you so much for all that you have done for me. Your services made things easier for me."

    - Anonymous

  • "Their professionalism and dedication have been impeccable."

    - Anonymous

  • My anxiety about the entire case was at ease knowing that I was in good hands.

    - Kevin B.

  • "If you were to tell me today that I should call a personal injury attorney, I know exactly who I would call, that call would be to the attorneys at Levinson Axelrod."

    - Marilee P.

  • Thank you again for your services. You have handled my case in an extremely competent and professional manner. Your efforts helped me reach a prompt and fair settlement.

    - John S.

  • "Thank you seems so small for what you’ve accomplished for me."

    - Debbie D.

  • "We will definitely recommend you and Levinson Axelrod to anyone looking for representation in personal injury cases."

    - Bob R.

  • Kathleen was amazing she fought for my son and it is greatly appreciated.

    - L.A.

  • I would highly recommend Kim Gozsa to any of my friends or family members.

    - Kevin J.

  • "We will never forget the outstanding counsel you provided."

    - Sue, Kara, Kelly, and Matthew

  • I always recommend this law firm to anyone seeking legal representation.

    - K. D.

  • "I thank you sincerely, and all who handled my husband Robert’s asbestos suit, for all your and their efforts on my behalf."

    - Dorothea O.

  • Thank you so very much for everything! I can't believe it's finally come to an end. This firm absolutely lives up to its reputation! I am humbled and honored to have had you in my corner.

    - Shelly & Brianna B.

  • Thank you so very much for the wonderful settlement you obtained on Friday

    - Tracey T.

  • "I appreciate all your help in this as this has been a ridiculous journey that I couldn’t do alone!"

    - Jason

  • I was impressed by Kim Gozsa and her team at Levinson Axelrod. I felt very comfortable leaving my case in her hands and the results were better than I expected.

    - Walton H.

  • For your excellent service, I highly recommend you to friends and family.

    - Sarah A.

  • I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The lawyers are very personable, receptionists are welcoming and their services are top notch!

    - Anonymous

  • Very satisfied with Levinson Axelrod

    - A.B.

  • "I am very pleased to hear that you protected my benefits and that I can still rely on my compensation check each month, which means a lot to me."

    - Winnifred Z.

  • "David was very understanding of my injuries, history, and concerns. I was impressed with his dedication, availability, and communication."

    - Robyn

  • "Adam represented me in a professional manner. He answered my questions, kept me informed about my case and was honest with me."

    - Theresa

  • "We are most grateful to you for all the work and energy put forth during the past several years in our lawsuit."

    - Ed & Doris V.

  • "Sincere thanks for your professional and competent help and assistance throughout."

    - Clem S.

  • "David took the time to walk me through the process and make sure I was informed and comfortable every step of the way."

    - Jason S.

  • "We were so impressed with Mr. Rothenberg’s tactics. He is a shark when it comes to the law."

    - Michele

  • "What a pleasure to deal with you and your firm all these years. You definitely would make anyone believe in the efficiency of an excellent attorney."

    - James D.

  • "From the moment I called you to discuss the accident and throughout the entire process, I felt extremely comfortable."

    - Anonymous

  • "We very much appreciate all your legal expertise as well as your personal demeanor throughout all our contact and all the procedures involved."

    - Ethel H.

  • Thank you for everything

    - V.P.

  • Todd Wachtel is one of the hardest working workers’ compensation attorneys in New Jersey.

    - Eric M.

  • Being legally represented by David Cook was a wonderful and rewarding experience. He was both professional and personable.

    - Mandy R.

  • "You helped get my life back as much as it could be recovered and on a personal level I’m grateful."

    - Regis

  • "The constant professionalism and attention to every detail did not go unnoticed. I truly appreciate all his efforts in securing, what I consider a fair and equitable settlement."

    - Michele P.

  • "I know with you in my corner, I'm doing the best I can do."

    - J. R.

  • "Many, many thanks for your efforts in obtaining my recent settlement."

    - Jean L.

  • I want to thank you for the time & perseverance you put into my case.

    - C.M.

  • "John and I wish to thank you for the very generous settlement you were able to make for him."

    - Ruth & John

  • "My mind is still reeling from what you did yesterday. It was magic!"

    - Tricia M.

  • Bottom line: Todd’s clients are the fortunate beneficiaries of this lawyer’s formidable talents.

    - Rich G.

  • Thank you for all the work that you had done on my case. I was very satisfied with the outcome and would definitely recommend the firm to my friends and family.

    - Denise W.

  • "We are moving along to settle my case at full disability. I am confident I will get whatever I am entitled to."

    - Anonymous

  • "Many thanks for your professional expertise in handling my case throughout – as always I will refer clients to the firm."

    - Clem S.

  • "I would like to thank you for the wonderful check that I received. Your great effort is well appreciated."

    - Winnifred Z.

  • "If there were more people like you…there’d be more smiles like mine! Thanks!"

    - Vanessa & Geraldina R.

  • "Whether it was with your humor or just answering our endless questions, you made the situation seem a little lighter."

    - Marianne and Pamela

  • "It’s been a very, long time since I felt that there are people in this world that really care and you surely are that one."

    - Lillian K.

  • You were the angel that made this entire process easier. Thank you from the bottom of my family's heart!

    - Michele & Scott L.

  • My cousin Louis passed away December 23. Because of you, he enjoyed his last year or so... new vehicle, trips to Cape May, fixed up his house, etc. We are still grateful beyond measure. He really liked you.

    - Louis L.

  • "You have handled my case in an extremely competent and professional manner. Your efforts helped me reach a prompt and fair settlement."

    - John S.

  • "My experience with Levinson Axelrod was very pleasant!"

    - W. Lowrey

  • Thanks again, Todd, for being there whenever I needed a question answered, and keeping me in touch as my case went on.

    - Graner

  • Todd, I appreciate all of your time (and court appearances). You are a true professional. Patty, Thank you for always being there and having answers for me.

    - Michael M.

  • "Mark was there for me the entire way and helped me receive a settlement."

    - Jacqueline M.

  • "Thank you for all you’ve done for us. Without you we were helpless."

    - Elaine & Robert K.

  • "Although there were a ton of other attorneys that I could have hired, no one would have worked as hard as you have."

    - Prasad E.

  • "Just a little note to express my gratitude for all the work you have been doing on my case."

    - Theresa

  • "You made a bad situation better every step of the way and we are very grateful for your effort."

    - Sandy K.

  • I am very satisfied with the result

    - Tim R.

  • "I strongly recommend them"

    - E.Y.

  • Todd Wachtel is A+ all around. His assistants are all A+! Thank you!

    - Darrin S.

  • Thank you from the bottom of my heart, you are a lawyer extraordinaire. Adjective; outstanding or remarkable in a particular capacity. Not all lawyers office' are created equal. I have had previous experience with other firms for other reasons. Levinson

    - Ruthie

  • I want to commend you on your participation in my case, you were great!

    - C.M.

  • At every step I was surprised at her comprehensive thinking and attention to details.

    - L.S.

  • "If we didn’t have you as our lawyer, maybe I would lose this house in the end. Thanks to you I can stay here."

    - Jean K.

  • I thank your firm for the work your associate David Cook did for me in obtaining my Social Security. I was referred to him by Todd Wachtel who was working on a workers’ comp claim for me.

    - Greg S.

  • "If you are in need of a personal injury lawyer, I would highly recommend Mark Kuminski...everything you need in a legal professional."

    - Jane Z.

  • Your firm has been around for a long time, and the reason is professionalism and work ethic. Thank you.

    - Linda R.

  • "You changed my life. I thank you very much."

    - Frank Anthony G.

  • Whenever I had a question and called, I was always treated as a person not a client which over time developed into a family type relationship.

    - Linda G.

  • "I know that you put in a lot of time and energy to negotiate the settlement. So a million thanks."

    - Anne W.T.

  • "Thank you for proving that you would stop at nothing to ensure we could win our case."

    - Michael & Catherine T.

  • "He went above and beyond to prove my case and win."

    - Maureen

  • Due to their professionalism and knowledge, the outcome far exceeded my expectations.

    - Elena M.

  • "While everything was handled with consummate professional skill, I never felt I was just talking to a lawyer."

    - Gregory

  • "Your firm exceeded every expectation that I could have ever imagined"

    - E. Gonzalez

  • "Thank you so very much for making a huge difference in our lives!"

    - Shelley & Brianna B.

  • "Very informative and made me understand everything clearly"

    - George Gasiorowski

  • "I thank you sincerely for the way you handled things for John and me during our troubled times and for now as well."

    - Ruth C.

  • "So glad you were my lawyer."

    - M.C.

  • "I would like to express my thanks to you for all the work, caring, and understanding that helped me to win my case."

    - Margaret Hirdman

  • "I will not hesitate to recommend family and friends to this firm."

    - A. Yon

  • After watching you work and seeing all you put into this case, I know that it was a great decision to come to your firm and I am really lucky that I had you represent me.

    - Joe

  • Many Thanks to you Ms. Gozsa and your firm for providing my wife and I with highest level of professional legal counsel available.

    - Eric R.

  • "The first time that I met with Mark, he was very understanding of my problem, clear on what needed to be done, obviously very knowledgeable, well organized, and personally a pleasant person."

    - Stephen C. Waller, Ph.D.

  • Thank you for your help representing me. It was wonderful meeting you and your staff during this difficult time. I will always recommend you to anyone who needs an attorney. Again thank you.

    - Lee

  • "Adam, you may never truly know what that meant to US, but it DID mean the WORLD to us. "

    - Nancy B.

  • "Everybody was always courteous and very helpful."

    - Ray S.

  • It’s been a pleasure working with you and Menia, and your associate.

    - Linda R.

  • "Thank you for doing my arbitration for me."

    - Heidi Lee C.

  • "The man who got me through the financial turmoil associated with my accident."

    - James B.

  • "It’s been a very long time since I felt that there are people in this world that really care and you surely are that one."

    - C

  • I would consider myself lucky to have Kim on my side.

    - G.G.

  • For several days I have been listening to your message on the radio. I have found it deeply meaningful so wanted to write to you with a word of my very sincere gratitude.

    - Patricia M.

  • "I can’t thank you enough for helping me. You’re not the “typical attorney”; thank you for being kind and compassionate."

    - Dot

  • I just want to say thank you so very much

    - J.P.

  • Adam was extremely prepared with numerous exhibits that exceeded my expectations.

    - Chris H.

  • It is amazing how you were able to obtain a very fair settlement.

    - G.M.

  • "You were terrific! No one else could have done what you did!"

    - Ellen

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