If you wish to apply for a disability pension in New Jersey, you will need several documents to get started. There are two medical reports that must be filled out and must show that you are disabled and can’t perform your job for your employer. An alternative approach to these two reports is to utilize… Read more »
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Differentiating Ordinary and Accidental Disability Pensions
If you have been hurt at work, you may have heard reference to ordinary disability pensions and accidental disability pensions. If so, you need to know the difference because the type of disability pension for which you apply can have a significant effect on the benefits you receive. An accidental disability pension pays more, as… Read more »
The Steps After You File a Social Security Claim in New Jersey
Once you have filed your application for Social Security Disability, you can expect the Social Security Administration to take 3-6 months to review your application. Their initial determination will either say that you are disabled or that your application has been denied. If they say you are disabled, you’ll soon begin receiving benefits. If your… Read more »
We Take Workers’ Comp Cases on a Contingent Basis, But There Are Additional Fees
When we take your workers’ compensation claim, you only pay us if we win your case. This is called a contingency fee. Our typical fee when we win a case is 20% of any permanency award resulting from your case. You should be aware that other fees are also involved with a workers’ comp claim…. Read more »
The Expected Wait Time for Workers’ Compensation Settlement Money
Upon settling your case, you will need to go to court to make a record of the understanding of the resolution of your claim. You’ll receive a copy of the court order when you leave, and the insurance company will have 60 days to pay you the money determined in your settlement. You’ll receive your… Read more »
What You Can Expect at Your Social Security Disability Hearing
At your Social Security Disability hearing, you will be in the company of a judge, a clerk that will be recording the hearing, and a vocational expert. In some cases, a medical expert may also be present. Roughly one month before your hearing, you will visit our office to discuss your medical records and treatment… Read more »
The Disability Pension Appeal Process – Explained
The Disability Pension appeal process essentially begins when you receive a letter saying you are not disabled and that your application for Disability Pension has been denied. You need to appeal within 45 days, and the first thing you’ll do is send a letter by Certified Mail to the Pension Board. This letter will say… Read more »
You Need To See the Doctor Recommended by the Workers’ Comp Insurance Company
You may be wanting to see a doctor of your own choosing if you have been injured in an accident at work. However, it is very important that you see the doctor recommended by the workers’ comp insurance company. Based on what happens there, you may be able to see your own doctor thereafter. If… Read more »
Consider These Points Before Applying for Your Disability Pension
If you are considering applying for your disability pension, you first need to determine whether you are going to apply for an ordinary disability pension or an accidental disability pension. Ask yourself whether your disability resulted while you were working or whether it occurred while your were outside of the workforce. Has it been more… Read more »