Workers’ Compensation Appeals

There are several different steps in the appeals process:

Informal hearings

This is designed to be an expedited method of addressing your appeal. After submitting a “Claim Petitition” to the Division of Workers’ Compensation, your case will be assigned to a Judge. Workers’ Compensation cases often require the intervention of the Judge to often his/her opinion on the value of your case. A Judge will make a recommendation to settle the dispute, but it is not binding.

Formal hearings

In the event a dispute cannot be resolved by consent of the parties, formal litigation may be required. Both sides present evidence and question witnesses. After both sides have presented their case, the judge will issue a written decision.

State courts

If the judge in a formal hearing rules against you, the appeals process moves from the Division of Workers’ Compensation to the state courts of New Jersey in the Appellate. Our attorneys have successfully litigated disputes in front of the Appellate Division, helping to pave the way for favorable laws and practices for the injured worker.

We have attorneys on staff who are board-certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court in workers’ compensation law, including our founder Adam Kotlar. That’s not something many law firms can say. Fewer than 3% of attorneys in the state are certified in any specialty.

To learn more about how we can help you with your workers’ compensation claim, contact us today to schedule your free consultation. Call us at 856-751-7676. If you can’t come to one of our five offices, we can come to you.