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Can an employee file for New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits if a fellow employee was horsing around and caused the accident?

A: Yes, in fact there is a specific section of the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law which addresses this situation. Section 34:15-7.1 of the Workers’ Compensation Law provides that employees who are injured due to a fellow employee’s horseplay will be allowed to make a claim so long as the injured employee did not instigate or take part in the horseplay.

Under New Jersey workers’ compensation law, only a certain portion of the average weekly wage may be recovered. Therefore, many workers who are seriously injured in workplace accidents find themselves in serious financial trouble. Many employers will attempt to terminate benefits and so it is important to have a knowledgeable workers’ compensation lawyer review the case and guide you in making the claim.

Related Legal Article: New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Legal Article: Employee Recovery for Injury

To speak to one of our New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers, call 215.925.4451. Our lawyers offer free consultations to all injured employees in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania area.

The workers’ compensation and injury lawyers at Schwartz & Blackman handle cases in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania area, including:

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Published: June 6, 2012

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