If a worker gets injured or loses his or her life while performing his job, the New Jersey workers compensation laws make it mandatory for the employer to pay compensation benefits to the inured worker or his or her dependent family members (in case of death). Though the basic laws are very much similar to the laws applicable in the majority of other states, there are still several variations which you must be well aware of. Your awareness regarding your legal rights is very important when it comes to making the best use of the laws in your favor as and when needed.