Injured At Work In New Jersey?
One glance at the federal government’s labyrinthine workers’ compensation website instantly reveals the complexity of workers’ compensation law and of filing a claim. At the outset, the requirements for filing a claim in New Jersey are simple and just twofold:
- That the worker be injured
- That the worker to be injured at work
If you have been injured at work you are likely owed workers’ compensation benefits. Yet the process too often becomes confusing and frustrating. Why handle the difficult and often lengthy process of applying for and receiving benefits? Instead, hire a law firm that has experience in handling thousands of workers’ compensation claims since 1986.
Experienced In Gaining Approval Of Work Comp Claims
Firm attorney Jim Jensen is highly skilled at identifying key components of workers’ compensation claims, and in gaining ASAP approval for benefit payments. We can help you both at the onset of your claim or later, after your initial claim has been denied. Costs to you for workers’ compensation benefits are low; laws in place limit attorney fees to approximately 8 percent of your disability cash award. If you don’t recover money, you don’t owe us anything.
We work with doctors and other medical providers to strengthen your case, and will work to obtain all existing evidence to support your claim, including medical records. We will also always accompany you to court, hearings and pretrial conferences as we seek to establish your temporary or permanent disability rating.
If you have questions regarding workers’ compensation, contact us. We can pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost pay and a disability cash award, as well as deal with applicable insurance companies. We will also always obtain your consent before settling your case, and will provide ongoing advice regarding reopening your case in the future. If you need to file a personal injury claim as well as a workers’ comp claim, we can handle this for you.
At Laufer, Dalena, Jensen & Doran, LLC, in Morristown, if we accept your case, we are committed to successfully pursuing and obtaining a cash award for you based on the severity of your injury. Learn more about hiring an attorney.
How Does Workers’ Compensation Insurance Work?
Most New Jersey workers are entitled to file workers’ compensation claims if they suffer injuries or illnesses on the job. The system is in place to protect both businesses and employees. It’s important to understand how the workers’ comp system operates.
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance coverage carried by many businesses to mutually protect the business and its employees. Workers’ comp is in place to provide employees who become injured or ill while on the job with monetary benefits when they’re unable to work or required to limit their hours and duties. It can also protect the employer by preventing injured or ill employees from filing a lawsuit.
When a covered worker suffers an injury on the job, they can automatically file for workers’ compensation benefits. The workers’ comp system is not based on fault, which means that when someone is injured or falls ill on the job, they’re not required to prove to their employer how it happened.
What Benefits Are Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ comp insurance offers an array of benefits for employees who have become ill or injured while working. Temporary benefits are available for those who are considered disabled for longer than seven days at a percentage of their normal weekly wage.
Permanent partial and permanent total benefits are available and cover the worker based on their injuries. Permanent partial benefits are given to those who have permanent disabilities while permanent total benefits are in place for workers who can’t return to work at all.
Death benefits are available to the surviving family members of a worker who dies as a result of on-the-job injuries or illnesses. Payments are a percentage of what were the decedent’s weekly wages.
Workers’ comp benefits also cover an injured or ill employee’s medical expenses and necessary treatment for ongoing care. It can make a big difference when a person is rendered unable to work.
Contact Our Morristown-Based Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
For experienced legal help regarding workers’ compensation, contact our firm for a consultation. We accept Mastercard and Visa, are available for evening and weekend appointments, and charge reasonable rates. Our offices are conveniently located one-half block from the Morristown Green.
To contact us, send an email or call 973-975-4043.