Compensation For Your Workplace Burn Injury

In most states, including New Jersey, workers’ compensation generally prevents employees from recovering damages for their workplace burn injuries outside of the workers’ compensation scheme.  However, with the average New Jersey employee receiving only $603 per claim in 2016, it is critical that injured workers well understand the claims process and its evidentiary requirements to get adequate compensation for their injuries. If your burn injuries were caused by someone besides your employer, you may be able to file a third-party lawsuit.  This may be the case if the machinery or equipment that you were injured […]