Are You Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

March 13, 2019 by Begelman and Orlow

If you were injured on the job, you may need to claim workers’ compensation benefits to recover financially. Whether or not you are eligible for a state’s workers’ comp program depends on multiple factors. You must have been an employee, your employer must provide workers’ comp insurance, the injury or illness must be work-related, and… More

How to Handle Your Workers’ Compensation Independent Medical Examination

March 9, 2019 by Begelman and Orlow

If you were injured on the job and are now seeking workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical costs, you will have to get a professional and independent medical examination (IME). For most states this is a requirement and the physician’s opinion on the severity of your injury will be a crucial piece of evidence… More

Work-Related Foot Injuries

February 28, 2019 by Begelman and Orlow

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported around 52,070 incidents of foot-related injuries throughout 2014. These serious injuries often cause significant losses including medical bills and lost time from work. When you suffer from a work-related foot injury, you’ll need to learn and enforce your rights to financial compensation. Keep reading to learn more about on-the-job… More

Beware of No Zones!

February 12, 2019 by Begelman and Orlow

All drivers are aware of the blind spots in their own vehicles. The locations of those blind spots are highlighted in driver’s education literature, in owner’s manuals, and on the vehicles themselves. Even with that awareness, most drivers have experienced the scare that is associated with a vehicle appearing out of a blind spot. Tractor… More

Can Taxes be Withheld from Workers’ Compensation Payments in Camden, NJ?

January 17, 2019 by Begelman and Orlow

Having to file a claim for workers’ compensation is never easy. It is a stressful situation that millions of people endure every year because of an injury or illness suffered either on the job or due to their scope of employment. Workers’ compensation is not meant to completely replace your salary while out of work,… More