Legal Question in Workers Comp in New Jersey

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I fell up cement steps at work landing on my left side, I am 57 yrs old and am taking fosamax due to bone loss for approx 6 yrs and have type 2 diabetes. My work said if I did not feel well that I could either see my family dr. or they gave me a WC claim #. I went to see my dr on mon this accident occured on fri and my dr suggested I not return to work for 1 wk and have some xrays, which I did, and take some meds so I could sleep since my left side especially my back/hip area is hurting......I planned to return to work after 1 day and see how I felt....now my work is saying I have to see their wc doctor and get clearance to return to work. will I be paid for the time that they told me to stay home under wc, until I get the clearance.


Asked on 8/12/08, 4:39 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: workers compensation pay

I strongly advise you to follow the directions of your employer and to treat with the workers compensation doctor. This is clearly a workers compensation claim and if you want to receive workers compensation benefits you have to follow the correct procedures, which your company is telling you to do. After your treatment is done though you may be eligible to get an additional monetary award (called a permanent disability award) for your injury. I am an attorney who has been doing workers compensation cases for very many years throughout New Jersey and would like to discuss with you the entire workers compensation process and how I can help you. Please call me to discuss your case - I never charge for simply talking to people about their cases. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

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Answered on 8/14/08, 4:29 pm
Jeffrey Arons Arons & Arons, LLC

Re: workers compensation pay

Under New Jersey Workers Compensation Law, you should receive temporary disability payments for the time an authorized workers compensation medical provider renders you unable to work. I am unsure whether your injury occurred in NJ or PA. If you would like to discuss further please contact me if you like.

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Answered on 8/12/08, 5:32 pm


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