New Jersey Workers' Compensation Attorney

Injuries in the Workplace

Any injuries received in the workplace are covered by workers' compensation in New Jersey. If you have a repetitive stress injury such as carpal tunnel syndrome, this would be covered. Scaffolding accidents, injuries from falling objects and equipment malfunctions, all fall under workers' compensation. The consequences of occupational hazards, including exposure to asbestos and other toxins can also be resolved through workers' compensation.

Workers' compensation extends past your work site to car or truck accidents which are work related. More severe injuries or conditions such as paralysis, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injuries are covered as well. In addition, c laims for workplace injuries that are aggravated by a previous or pre-existing injury belong under workers' compensation. If you have any questions regarding a jobsite or workplace accident or injury and would like to help in receiving proper benefits, contact a proven New Jersey workers' compensation lawyer for professional assistance.

The Workers' Compensation Process in New Jersey

If you are injured on the job, you should receive benefits.  Even if your employer is not paying for workers' compensation, which is illegal, we want you to know that you are still entitled to benefits under the Uninsured Employers Fund.  First, you will be treated by a doctor who has been chosen by your employer and his insurance company and receive temporary disability benefits.  This may be problematic, as you can get sent back to work too early, before you are fit enough.  Your benefits will be 70% of your salary, but mistakes can occur with employers and insurers miscalculating or procrastinating with payments.  It is vital that you use a lawyer who can work on your behalf so that the process is followed correctly and you are paid what you are owed.

The next step is an administrative hearing to decide how much long-term compensation you will be awarded.  We will thoroughly prepare your case for this hearing.  We will have you examined by our own expert medical professional, who will review all of your records and write a report of the findings.  The judge and both sides' attorneys will read the report.  At the hearing, a final settlement is negotiated and if it cannot be settled, a trial will be held. At the Law Offices of Lloyd E. Bennett Esq., P.C., our lawyers are skilled negotiators and trial attorneys who have been fighting for clients rights in the workplace for over 23 years.  Let them put their experience to work for you.

Contact a New Jersey workers' compensation attorney to pursue the compensation you may be entitled to.