In recent years, Americans have benefited from a surge of work-from-home opportunities. Many workers enjoy the flexibility and freedom that a remote job affords them. However, the popularity of work-from-home careers has led to interesting legal questions about remote positions and an employee’s right to workers’ compensation benefits. In a…
On May 19, 2022 Steven Cohen, Esq., Chairman of the Workers’ Compensation Section of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon P.C. appeared on the talk show “Taking Charge with Paula Robinson”. You can listen to the show here. Steven Cohen’s experience having handled both defense and plaintiff’s work enables him to offer…
On Monday, September 14, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a bill that would make it substantially easier for essential workers who contracted Covid-19 to collect workers’ compensation benefits. The law effectively changes the burden of proof for an essential worker to show that he or she contracted the coronavirus…
The use of food delivery services has been on the rise in the last few years with the introduction of apps like UberEats, GrubHub, DoorDash, and others. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the demand for drivers dramatically increased because millions of people were forced to enjoy their favorite foods…
A worker suffered fatal injuries at the construction site of the soon-to-open American Dream mega-mall in East Rutherford when he collided with a parked flatbed trailer while operating a Bobcat. New Jersey State Police said the worker, Eric Papenfuhs, was operating a Bobcat utility vehicle on a parking deck of…
One out of every five Americans in the workplace is 65 or older, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. By comparison, twenty years ago, labor statistics show that one of every eight workers was 65 or older. Retirement patterns have changed significantly in recent decades. An increasing number…
New Jersey has been a pioneer by enacting laws protecting injured workers and their families since 1911. Unfortunately, most people do not know they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, let alone have any idea what is necessary when making a claim. According to the Steven Cohen, Esq., Chairman of…
At Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., we know how frustrating and anxiety-inducing it can be to learn that an insurance company denied your claim for New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits. However, you should know that you can appeal a denied benefits claim. It is very important to work with an experienced…
A growing number of people in New Jersey use ride-sharing (or ride-hailing) apps such as Uber and Lyft. However, what happens when the busy drivers for these ride-sharing companies get into car accidents? Do the drivers qualify for workers’ compensation benefits like other “employees” in New Jersey, or do they fail to…
If you get injured on the job, it can be a scary experience. This is especially true if your injury prevents you from returning to work immediately. The good news is that, like many injured employees in New Jersey, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. To protect your…
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