A Closer Look at Independent Medical Exams in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation claims in New Jersey rely on medical evidence. One of the most important, and often most controversial, steps in that process is the independent medical exam, or IME. In my practice, I’ve seen how these exams can shape a case—and how critical it is for injured workers to be prepared.
Measuring What Work Demands: The Importance of Functional Capacity Evaluations in New Jersey Claims
In workers’ compensation cases, medical records are essential—but they often don’t tell the full story of what a worker can and cannot do after an injury. That’s where a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) can make a difference. In my work as a workers’ compensation lawyer in New Jersey, I’ve seen how these evaluations can shape the outcome of a claim and help ensure that workers’ real limitations are seen and respected.
The Push to Return: How New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Handles Return-to-Work Programs
For many injured workers in New Jersey, healing from an injury doesn
’
t
end with medical
treatment. It leads directly into the question of returning to work
—
sometimes before the
body feels ready. Return
–
to
–
work programs are a cornerstone of the state
’
s workers
’
compensation system, offering a pathway back to employment while
shaping how injuries
are treated and compensated. In my work as a lawyer, I
’
ve seen how these programs can
support a worker
’
s recovery
—
or complicate it