Legal Insights

Legal Insights from the Law Offices of Kaplan & Kaplan, P.C.

Practical guides for injured New Jersey workers — notice deadlines, denials, settlements, doctor choice, light duty, construction injuries, third-party claims, and how workers compensation overlaps with SSDI.

What to Do After a Workplace Injury in New Jersey

First-hour steps: care, notice, evidence, and when to call claimant counsel.

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Understanding Your Workers Compensation Rights

Medical, wage, permanency, and petition rights under New Jersey law.

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Notice vs. Claim Petition in NJ Workers Comp

Reporting a work injury is not a Division petition — know which step you are on.

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What to Do If Your Claim Is Denied

A carrier denial is not a final judgment. Petitions and motions still matter.

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Section 20 vs Award: NJ Comp Settlement Guide

Awards versus Section 20-style resolutions — read the order before you agree.

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Can I Choose My Own Doctor?

Authorized physicians, emergencies, IMEs, and changing doctors the right way.

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Temporary vs Permanent Disability in NJ

TTD replaces wages while healing; permanency addresses lasting impairment after MMI.

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Can I Collect Workers Comp and SSDI Together?

Both systems can pay. Offset and settlement wording affect the net.

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Construction Site Injuries in New Jersey

Site injuries: compensation, evidence, and third-party contractor angles.

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When You Can Sue a Third Party

Exclusive remedy versus contractors, drivers, owners, and products.

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NJ Workers Comp Statute of Limitations

Notice, two-year petitions, and occupational discovery timing.

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Can My Employer Force Light Duty After a NJ Injury?

Suitable light duty, TTD cutoffs, MMI, and retaliation documentation.

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