New Jersey Workplace Bone Fracture Lawyer

Bone fractures can serve as valid grounds for workers’ compensation claims if you can prove that work-related activities directly caused your injuries. A skilled attorney can increase your chances of successfully pursuing a claim and obtaining these benefits. By working with a New Jersey workplace bone fracture lawyer from the Law Office of Lloyd E. Bennett Esq., P.C., you can progress more efficiently through the workers’ compensation claim process to seek the financial support you need.

Building Cases Around Different Types of Fractures

Open fractures, also known as compound fractures, occur when the broken bone penetrates through the skin. These generally pose the most serious risk in workplace bone injuries and may justify a workers’ compensation claim. Our attorneys also help build claims involving closed—or simple—fractures, including:

• Hairline fractures, where the bone develops a crack but does not completely break into multiple pieces
• Transverse fractures, where the bone breaks in a straight line
• Oblique fractures, where the bone breaks at a diagonal angle
• Spiral fractures, where a severe twisting force causes the bone to break in a spiral pattern
• Avulsion fractures, where the break causes a nearby tendon or ligament to detach from the bone
• Compression fractures, where an external force crushes or flattens the bone
• Segmental fractures, where the bone breaks in two separate places
• Comminuted fractures, where the bone breaks into three or more fragments

If you have suffered any of these injuries while working, our New Jersey-based attorneys have experience handling workplace fracture cases. We can discuss the best route forward for your specific injury during a private initial meeting.

What Benefits May Be Available in a Bone Fracture Workers’ Compensation Claim?

In addition to reimbursement for the costs of medical care, a successful workers’ compensation claim in New Jersey for a work-related broken bone can also include short-term benefits through workers compensation or long-term disability benefits if you are totally disabled and unable to work through workers compensation or Social Security Disability, which one of our experienced attorneys can help you with. The availability, value, and duration of these benefits will vary depending on the severity of your injury and its impact on your future working capacity.

Generally, bone fractures warrant temporary total disability benefits, as someone who sustains this type of injury will typically miss more than seven days of work but will not suffer permanent harm. However, if you work primarily behind a desk, fractures in the lower body may not impact your short-term working capacity.

Contact a New Jersey Attorney for Assistance With Your Job-Related Bone Fracture Claim

Breaking a bone at work can be painful and difficult to manage if it prevents you from earning income and maintaining your family’s financial stability. With help from workers’ compensation and an experienced attorney, you can reduce the impact of the injury and ensure you receive the medical treatment you need.

A New Jersey workplace bone fracture lawyer from our team can be an invaluable ally throughout the workers’ compensation claim process. Call the Law Office of Lloyd E. Bennett Esq., P.C. today to schedule a consultation.