New Jersey § 34:15-120

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-120, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 34:15-120.

If an employer fails to provide compensation to an employee or his beneficiaries as

required by chapter 15 of Title 34 of the Revised Statutes, the employee, who has

sustained a compensable injury or died as a result of his employment, or his beneficiaries

may bring an action against the employer to recover all or part of any damages and

costs sustained by the employee for any injury or death which has been deemed compensable

under the workers' compensation law, R.S. 34:15-1 et seq. , and for which the employee or his estate has not received compensation from the

“uninsured employer's fund.”

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:15-120

What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-120 cover?

Section 34:15-120 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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