Raritan Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

Helping Injured Workers in Raritan, NJ

When you are hurt on the job, you should not have to worry about how you will pay your medical bills or support your family. Fortunately, the State of New Jersey has a workers’ compensation system in place to help injured workers like you get the benefits you need to recover.

Unfortunately, the workers’ compensation process can be complicated, and it is not uncommon for injured workers to face complications when trying to get benefits. That is why it is important to have an experienced attorney on your side throughout the process.

At Levinson Axelrod, P.A., our Raritan workers’ compensation attorneys are here to help you every step of the way. Our firm has been representing injured workers in New Jersey for more than 80 years, and we have recovered more than $1 billion in compensation for our clients. We know how the workers’ compensation system works, and we know how to help you get the benefits you need to recover.

Would you like to learn more about how our team can help you with your workers’ compensation claim? Call us at (908) 386-4737 or contact us online for a free consultation.

What is Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ compensation is a type of no-fault insurance that is available to most workers in New Jersey. It is designed to help workers who are injured on the job pay for their medical treatment and recover lost wages while they are out of work.

Under New Jersey law, most employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance covers the costs of medical treatment and lost wages when a worker is injured on the job, regardless of who was at fault for the accident or injury.

When a worker is hurt on the job, they can file a workers’ compensation claim to get the benefits they need to recover. If the claim is approved, the worker will receive a certain percentage of their lost wages while they are out of work and all necessary medical treatment related to the injury.

Workers’ compensation also provides benefits to the family members of workers who are killed on the job. The worker’s family can file a workers’ compensation claim to receive death benefits to cover the worker’s funeral and burial costs, as well as a portion of the worker’s lost wages.

What Types of Injuries Are Covered By Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ compensation is designed to cover all work-related injuries and illnesses. In general, you should be able to get workers’ compensation benefits for any injury or illness that you develop as a result of your job.

Common injuries and illnesses that are covered by workers’ compensation include but are not limited to:

• Broken bones
• Back injuries
• Neck injuries
• Head injuries
• Repetitive stress injuries (carpal tunnel syndrome)
• Occupational diseases
• Exposure to toxic substances
• Loss of hearing or vision
• Loss of a limb
• Severe burns
• Soft tissue injuries
• Disfigurement or scarring

You must understand that you can only get workers’ compensation benefits for injuries and illnesses that you develop as a result of your employment. If you are injured while you are on your lunch break, for example, you may not be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.

When you get injured on the job, it is important to let your employer know about the injury as soon as possible. You should also seek medical treatment from an approved doctor right away. If you do not let your employer know about your injury within 30 days or if you do not seek medical treatment within 90 days, you could lose your right to workers’ compensation benefits.

How Can a Lawyer Help With My Workers’ Compensation Claim?

When you file a workers’ compensation claim, you should be able to get the benefits you need to recover. Unfortunately, the workers’ compensation process can be quite complex, and many things can go wrong along the way. Even a minor mistake on your workers’ compensation claim could result in a denial.

That is why it is important to have an experienced attorney on your side throughout the process. At Levinson Axelrod, P.A., our Raritan workers’ compensation attorneys can help you with all aspects of your claim. We can help you fill out all the necessary paperwork, and we can make sure you meet all the necessary deadlines. We can also help you gather all the necessary evidence to support your claim.

If your claim is approved, you should be able to get the benefits you need to recover. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for workers’ compensation claims to be denied. If your claim is denied, our attorneys can help you file an appeal. We can help you gather all the necessary evidence to support your appeal, and we can represent you at the appeal hearing.

How Long Do I Have to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

When you are hurt on the job, it is important to let your employer know about the injury as soon as possible. In New Jersey, you have up to 30 days to report the injury to your employer. If you do not report the injury within 30 days, you could lose your right to workers’ compensation benefits.

You also have a limited amount of time to file a workers’ compensation claim in New Jersey. In general, you have up to two years to file a claim for a work-related injury. If you develop an occupational disease, you have up to two years from the date you became aware of the disease to file a claim. If you do not file a claim within the appropriate time frame, you could lose your right to workers’ compensation benefits.

When you are hurt on the job, you should be able to get the benefits you need to recover. Unfortunately, many workers in New Jersey face complications when trying to get workers’ compensation benefits. That is why it is important to have an experienced attorney on your side throughout the process. At Levinson Axelrod, P.A., our Raritan workers’ compensation attorneys are here to help you every step of the way. We know how the workers’ compensation system works, and we know how to help you get the benefits you need to recover.

Would you like to learn more about how our team can help you with your workers’ compensation claim? Call us at (908) 386-4737 or contact us online for a free consultation.