When you get injured because of your job, it is natural to worry about how you will continue earning an income while you recover. New Jersey requires employers to carry insurance that covers work-related injuries, accidents, and illnesses. Only sole proprietors without employees, government workers, and longshoremen are exempt from this requirement.
Because the workers’ compensation process can be complex, you may need an experienced Union City workers’ compensation lawyer to guide you through each step. At the Law Offices of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq., P.C., our personal injury attorneys can handle everything for you—from filing your claim to negotiating with insurance companies and fighting for your benefits if the insurance carrier denies them.
In Union City, our attorneys handle every part of your case—from filing your claim to resolution—under New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation Statute, outlined in New Jersey Statute § 34:15-1. This statute forms the foundation for all workers’ compensation claims and strongly influences how cases are resolved. It explains the conditions for filing a claim, including that you must have become ill because of your job or suffered an injury while working. It must also be clear that you did not intentionally harm yourself or act in a willfully negligent way.
The state’s workers’ compensation system allows you to pursue workers’ compensation benefits even if your own negligence (fault)—or a co-worker’s negligence—contributed to your injury or illness. Because of this no-fault system, you do not need to prove that your employer or co-worker caused your accident to file a claim for your injuries. The workers’ compensation insurance carrier only needs to determine that your injury is compensable before paying your benefits.
The steps you take after a work-related accident or illness play a significant role in the outcome of your claims. You should:
Our Union City lawyers can guide you through these workers’ compensation requirements and help you follow all necessary medical treatment plans to support your full recovery.
In Union City, our lawyers can help you pursue the work injury benefits you qualify for based on your specific situation, including:
The wage replacement benefits may cover up to 70 percent of your weekly wages during your recovery, limited by statute, until your physician determines that you have reached maximum medical improvement, or for up to 450 consecutive weeks after your injury.
If you need continued benefits beyond that point, you must show that you have a permanent total disability and can perform no work, or only very limited work.
Recovering workers’ compensation benefits in New Jersey can feel overwhelming and complicated. That is why you should speak with an experienced Union City workers’ compensation lawyer at the Law Offices of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq., P.C. We will review your case, pursue your claim, and support you throughout this challenging time.
Contact us to discuss your claim.
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