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New Jersey Workers' Compensation Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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New Jersey workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides medical care, wage replacement, and disability benefits to employees who suffer job-related injuries or occupational illnesses. This system ensures injured workers receive necessary medical treatment and financial support while protecting employers from costly civil lawsuits.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Most people manage to work their entire lives without suffering a workplace injury<\/span>, but others aren\u2019t so fortunate. The majority of workplace injuries<\/span><\/a> are minor, with injured workers<\/span> missing only a few days of work. However, serious injuries do occur and can require extensive medical treatment<\/span>. In these situations, the employee can file a workers\u2019 compensation claim<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Workers\u2019 compensation provides employees with medical care<\/span> and weekly replacement wages. This lets the employee focus on getting better instead of worrying about whether their job is safe.<\/p>\n

If your company\u2019s workers\u2019 compensation <\/span>insurance<\/span><\/a> carrier<\/span> approves your claim, it will pay your medical expenses<\/span> and your replacement wages. This will continue until you return to work or reach \u201cmaximum medical improvement<\/span>.\u201d<\/p>\n

This article examines and explains workers\u2019 compensation<\/a> laws in the state of New Jersey<\/span>. It also discusses the benefits you\u2019ll receive and what to expect when your workers\u2019 comp claim ends.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve suffered a workplace accident or occupational disease<\/span>, consider contacting an experienced New Jersey workers\u2019 compensation<\/span> lawyer<\/a>. They\u2019ll ensure that the insurance carrier<\/span> handles your claim properly and fight to get you the benefits you deserve.<\/p>\n

Who Is Eligible for Workers\u2019 Compensation in New Jersey?<\/h2>\n

According to the New Jersey <\/span>Division of Workers\u2019 Compensation<\/span>, almost all workers in the Garden State are eligible for workers\u2019 comp benefits<\/span>. New Jersey workers\u2019 compensation<\/span> laws<\/span> require that employers with one or more employees maintain workers\u2019 compensation coverage<\/span>.<\/p>\n

This requirement under the New Jersey <\/span>Workers\u2019 Compensation<\/span> Act<\/span><\/a> applies to companies with full-time<\/span>, part-time, and seasonal workers. Some categories of workers aren\u2019t eligible for workers\u2019 comp benefits<\/span>. Those who fall into the following categories don\u2019t qualify for workers\u2019 compensation<\/a> in New Jersey:<\/p>\n