Protection for the Injured Worker
The Law Offices of Smith & Doran, P.C. — Morristown, New Jersey
Our firm helps injured workers from throughout northern New Jersey to apply for and obtain workers' compensation benefits. If a job-related injury has left you unable to work or provide for your family — contact our lawyers for a free consultation and learn more about how we can help.
Workers' compensation provides for:
- All reasonable and necessary medical treatments, and related expenses; these are fully covered by employers' workers' compensation insurance carriers
- Although a maximum weekly amount of recoverable wages is set by the state of New Jersey, most injured workers will receive 70 percent of their average weekly wage during the time they are unable to work.
- Compensation for the families of deceased workers, and for workers who suffer permanent injuries
After a Job Accident or Work Injury Occurs
Whether you were injured in an accident, by performing repetitive or physically demanding tasks on a daily basis, or through exposure to harmful toxins in your workplace over time — workers' compensation provides you with a financial safety net. However, there are rules that need to be followed in order to protect your ability to recover.
First off, it is important to notify your employer of the accident or your medical diagnosis as soon as possible. In New Jersey, employers have the right to select medical treatment providers. This means that if you seek non-emergency medical care or medical treatment beyond an initial diagnosis — without notifying or obtaining employer approval — the costs may not be covered.
Second, consider hiring an attorney. Although you can often obtain some initial benefits without one, having an experienced workers' compensation lawyer guide you through the process can help you avoid mistakes. And because attorney fees for workers' compensation claims are limited by statute, it will not cost you a great deal either.
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