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When is an Accident Considered Work-Related?

New Jersey workers’ compensation can help an employee get the important financial assistance he or she needs after an injury. However, there are many rules and regulations that can make it difficult for a person to file for compensation from an employer. In particular, some compensation insurers may deny a claim because they don’t believe the employer was responsible for the employee at that time. In many situations, this simply isn’t true.

If you’ve been injured at work, you may be entitled to pursue New Jersey workers’ comp for those injuries. To learn more about your options as an injured employee, contact a New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyer of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 1-888-389-COMP.

Compensation for Injuries Outside of Work

According to the law, the workplace is defined as anywhere a person is or goes to that is directly tied to business functions. This means that some unexpected locations may be considered an extension of the workplace, including:

  • A vehicle used for work errands
  • Anywhere traveled as part of a work errand
  • Locations or vehicles used for workplace social events
  • Locations used for workplace meetings or conventions

In these situations, the workplace can be much more loosely defined than a person may expect. This means that compensation coverage may still be available if a person is injured in these locations.

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If you’ve sustained an injury at work, we may be able to help you begin the compensation process. For more information regarding your full range of legal options after an injury in the workplace, contact a New Jersey workers’ compensation attorney of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today at 1-888-389-COMP.