New Jersey Workers Comp Lawyers
What is Covered by New Jersey Workers’ Compensation
Workers' compensation in New Jersey covers any type of injury or death sustained while working at any job, including occupational claims. Every company in New Jersey is required by law to have workers’ compensation coverage for each one of its employees. These jobs are not limited to any particular industry or profession, and include anyone whether they are construction workers, office workers, drivers, lawyers, waitresses, doctors, teachers, or even temporary employees. Both the public and the private sectors are completely covered by workers’ compensation in New Jersey.
The amount of coverage for workers’ compensation in New Jersey is the same regardless of the job or the company. This coverage extends to any injuries sustained while on the job or any injuries or problems sustained because of working conditions. An employee who is injured in a car accident while on the way to a client is covered. Another employee who sustains serious back injuries because of a workplace condition that was required of him for years is also covered under New Jersey law. This is considered an occupational claim.
New Jersey workers’ compensation allows for the payment of 70% of the employee’s salary while they are not able to work. In addition, other fees and payments are legally entitled to the injured party. These include medical expenses and money for physical therapy sessions, for example, but may include many other expenses as well. In order to understand exactly what you are owed after a workplace injury please contact our New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys immediately. Most importantly, injured employees are entitled to a lump sum payment of any permanent injury sustained on the job. Also an additional benefit of legal representation is that we at Lependorf & Silverstein can assure that your claim remains open for two years should you require additional medical care.
The office of Lependorf & Silverstein offers free, confidential evaluations on any New Jersey workers’ compensation case. Our office can handle any insurance related or workers’ compensation related issue and will begin working for you immediately. We suggest you contact our office as soon after the incident as possible and do not attempt to negotiate with your company or insurance provider on your own.
Injuries covered by New Jersey workers’ compensation can include those that resulted in lifelong conditions as well. All injured parties are covered, even for co-pays, and do not have to use their work or vacation time or any sick days to cover their time lost from their job. In addition, your workers’ compensation will cover any and all permanent medical conditions you have suffered as a result of your injury. These payments include all medical expenses, medicine, and physical therapy and can also include job training if you are unable to do your old job at all.
Workers’ compensation coverage is extremely comprehensive. Because insurance providers are notoriously aggressive in investigating workers’ compensation claims we suggest you contact a lawyer to assist you in negotiating your settlement. Our lawyers never take payment upfront for a case and we are only paid from a pre-set amount of your successful case. If we do not win your case we are not paid any fees at all.
Contact the law office of Lependorf & Silverstein in Princeton for any workers’ compensation related issue throughout New Jersey. You will have aggressive, professional and immediate legal representation on your side as soon as you call or contact our office.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a workers' compensation injury in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.
