Archive for September, 2018
Advantages of Telemedicine in Workers’ Compensation
Does telemedicine have a place in workers’ compensation? This practitioner was undecided on this question until a week ago when participating in a conference devoted to the benefits of using telemedicine in workers’ compensation. The presentation was offered by Concentra, and it made a strong case for telemedicine as a useful adjunct to workers’ compensation […]
Workers’ Compensation Injury Leads to Indefinite Suspension On Account Of Refusal Of Injured Worker To Submit to Medical Marijuana Drug Testing
Daniel Cotto worked as a forklift operator at Ardagh Glass in Bridgeton, N.J. On November 1, 2016, Cotto hit his head on the roof of a forklift at work. He was advised to see Premier Orthopedics in Vineland, N.J. for a medical examination, and a Premier Orthopedics doctor placed Cotto on light duty work with […]
Full Salary Provisions Under New Jersey Workers’ Compensation
Employees who are out of work due to work injuries or illnesses are eligible for temporary disability benefits at a rate of 70% of wages subject to an annual maximum. In 2018 that maximum is $903 per week. That means that the employee who earns $2,000 per week or even $20,000 per week is limited […]
The Two Minimum Rates in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation
Everyone knows that New Jersey has a minimum rate for temporary disability benefits, but it is not as widely understood that New Jersey also has a minimum rate for permanency. In 2018 the minimum rate for temporary disability benefits is $241 per week. But the minimum rate for permanency remains $35 per week, as it […]
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