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Workers’ Compensation

HURT AT WORK? INJURED ON THE JOB? CONDITIONS ON SITE MAKING YOU SICK?

WE ARE PREMIER NEW JERSEY WORKERS’ COMP ATTORNEYS – CALL US at (201) 798-8300

Many workers experience on-the-job accidents. In 2018, there were 2.7 million private industry injuries and illnesses, more than 700,000 in the public service sector and around 4,500 victims of fatal work-related accidents (from United States Bureau of Labor Statistics). Most of the reported injuries affected first responders and healthcare workers, and those working construction, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and food service. But workplace injuries and illnesses can happen to anyone. The good news in a bad situation is that your employer may be liable for your injuries.

In New Jersey, as a general rule, you cannot file a civil lawsuit against your employer or co-worker when you are injured on the job or develop an occupational illness. However, employers are required to obtain Workers’ Compensation insurance which provides an injured worker with certain benefits.

WHAT IS WORKER’S COMP?

You may have heard the term “workers’ compensation” before but be unaware of the process involved. All employers are required to maintain insurance protection, or provide qualified self-insurance, for their employees to provide them with benefits in the event of a work-related accident or illness.

Through a workers’ compensation claim you may be entitled to compensation for:

Medical costs and expenses for reasonable and necessary treatment,
Lost wages if you suffer a temporary disability,
Permanent disability, and
death benefits for your survivors in the case of a fatal injury.

We are here to guide and support you through the workers’ compensation process from initial injury to compensation.

At LoPiano Law, our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys have helped employees from a range of industries recover appropriate compensation in a timely manner. We promise you tenacious advocacy to ensure you receive the benefits you are entitled to.

To preserve your rights, it is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible to ensure that you and your family are protected.

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR POTENTIAL CLAIM

What to do if you are injured or become sick at work in New Jersey:

Report any accident or injury as soon as possible to your employer.
Seek medical attention promptly.
Keep a detailed record of the incident. Make notes of what happened, and the names and addresses of anyone else involved or any witnesses.
Call a specialist New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyer immediately.

Here in New Jersey, the workers’ comp laws are designed to provide employees with immediate assistance in the event of a work-related accident or illness. If you are injured or suffer an illness while on the job, you must notify your employer as soon as possible to ensure that your rights are protected.

If your injuries require medical treatment, you will usually be treated by a doctor or other healthcare provider approved by your employer or the insurer. So, it is important that you follow the appropriate steps to receive the medical attention you are entitled to under your employer’s insurance.

Temporary disability benefits may be available if you to miss more than seven days of work because of your injuries, until you are able to work at full capacity again.

Once you provide notice of your injuries or illness to your employer, a certain process of steps towards your return to the job should flow from that report, but often unexpected issues arise which need resolution on your path to recovery.

Our New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys provide the resources and guidance you need to understand your options and obtain rightful compensation in a timely manner. We will investigate your case, advise you of your options under the law, and hold your employer accountable to fulfil its obligations towards you.

CONTACT LoPIANO LAW FIRM TODAY FOR FIRST CLASS REPRESENTATION

Workers’ compensation cases are not always as straightforward as they should be. Often disputes arise between the parties. You need dedicated and experienced professionals by your side. Your job is to concentrate on recovery. Our job is to stand up for you and insist that your rights and benefits are protected. You want to move on with your professional and personal life. Our goal is to put you in the best possible position to do this by obtaining maximum compensation for your injuries.

At LoPiano Law, our specialist attorneys have your back! We are your neighborhood lawyers who will work tirelessly to protect your rights, to make sure you are getting the medical treatment you need and that your family is supported financially during your recovery.

To discuss your options during a free consultation, call (201) 798-8300 or send an email today.

We can meet with you in our office, at home, or in the hospital. We speak English, Spanish, French, German, and Swedish.