How Does An Attorney Become A "Certified Workers' Compensation Attorney"?
-One must fulfill continuing legal education requirements;
-One must be a member of the Bar for a minimum of five years;
-One must show that they have actively participated in the preparation and pursuance of numerous litigated matters;
-One must pass a written exam which specifically addresses workers' compensation practice issues and procedures;
-One must submit peer attorney and Judge references from those who would attest, acknowledge and confirm the attorney's skills, ethics and character;
-One must show that they've completed the mandatory number of trials, the mandatory number of Total Disability Cases, and additionally that they've personally handled several hundred cases in a several year time period.
Certifications assist the consumer in identifying those attorneys who have reached a high level of competence and experience within a particular or specialized practice of law. Salvatore Marabondo is Certified By The Supreme Court Of New Jersey As A Workers' Compensation Law Attorney.
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An Overview
 Every State is different. In New Jersey, the laws governing Workers' Compensation are initially Statutory. There are also Administrative Rules & Regulations, as well as a growing body of well established Case Law. The Laws and Rules are very specific, to a large extent.
Worker's Compensation generally refers to any and all work injuries and accidents. There are exceptions, and competent legal counsel can advise you regarding any specific fact scenario. Both specific accidents and occupational exposures (over a period of time or use) are covered.
Generally, employers in New Jersey are required to carry Workers' Compensation Insurance. They may post a bond, and be self-insured. The employer must complete a form (First Report) when any employee is injured at work. The employer, directly or through it's insurance carrier, must provide necessary medical attention. If the injured worker loses a certain amount of time from work, as directed by the employer's designated doctor, initially, then, in that event, the employer may owe temporary disability benefits. These benefits depend upon the employee's wage, are paid at a percentage, and are up to a State maximum. When the employer's designated doctor concludes that the injured worker is no longer temporarily disabled, or that he or she has reached the maximum benefit of medical treatment, those temporary benefits will generally cease. If the injured worker, called the Petitioner, disagrees with the decision of the treating doctor, (that is, the employer's designated doctor) the Petitioner has rights to challenge said decisions. It is at this point that a Petitioner may first need expert legal counsel. Said attorney should know how to proceed; opposing medical experts may have to be consulted, legal forms and applications may have to be filed, possibly emergent motions may need to be filed, and Court appearances may be necessary. When the issues of Medical Treatment and Temporary Wages are resolved, either voluntarily or by Court Order, then, and only then, can the remaining significant issue of Permanent Disability begin to be addressed. This aspect of your claim generally requires the assistance of a competent Workers' Compensation Attorney, for the fairest and best results. You need an attorney with a thorough understanding and knowledge of the New Jersey Workers' Compensation System, the law, the rules and procedures, the Courts, the Bar and the appropriate expert medical doctors. Salvatore Marabondo was the Managing Attorney of the Workers' Compensation Unit of attorneys for the Cigna Property & Casualty Insurance Companies for Northern New Jersey. He has over 21 years of trial experience, dealing with these types of cases. Salvatore Marabondo has been designated as a Super Lawyer in the field of Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Litigation. Visit Superpages.com for more information. He has given seminars and classes to attorneys and insurance personnel on New Jersey Workers' Compensation Law and on the handling of Workers' Compensation Cases. There is no charge for your initial consultation, and no charge whatsoever to you for legal fees, unless we prevail in your case! Let Mr. Marabondo's expertise and knowledge of the Law, and of the system, work for you, and to your advantage.
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Issues The Lawyer & The Court Will Consider
Are the injuries permanent?
Were there pre-existing disabilities?
Do the injuries present functional loss?
Was the injured worker in the course and scope of his or her employment?
Has the injured worker sustained the type of injuries necessary to prevail in a claim?
Was the injured worker an employee, was there an employer-employee relationship?
Is the injured worker entitled to any other Compensation benefits under New Jersey law?
Also note that some rights and/or benefits may vary depending on whether or not the injured worker is of the age of majority or a minor; whether or not the injured worker is a full time employee, or a part-time employee; and, other factors. Expert medical opinions are also necessary to determine causal relationship, whether or not there is any permanent injury, as well as the nature and extent of any injury.
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