The New Jersey workers compensation act recognizes two types of claims. The first is traumatic injury claims. These claims are governed by N.J.S.A. 34:15-7. These types of claims involve a one-time trauma, physical or psychiatric in nature. Examples would be a Dept. of Public Works (DPW) worker stepping into a hidden pothole or a worker injuring his/her back while lifting a heavy object. The second type of claims are occupational disease claims. These claims are governed by

The law in N.J. requires that all employers, not covered by Federal programs, have workers' compensation coverage or be approved for self-insurance. If you are aware of an uninsured employer or you were hurt on the job and you find out that your employer does not have insurance, you may provide this information to the Office of Special Compensation Funds by email , by calling (609) 292-0165 or by completing a "Report of Non-Compliance Form" You are not required to identify yo