New Jersey Workers Comp Attorneys
New Jersey Workers Compensation Frequently Asked Questions
If you or a loved one has been injured while on the job what should you do?
Your first course of action in any injury situation is to obtain fast and thorough medical attention. No matter how serious an injury appears to be you should always have every precaution undertaken. Even the most seemingly benign injury can turn into something lifelong.
After you or your loved one receives medical attention you should contact whoever is in charge at your company's human resources division to make an incident report. This is necessary especially if you are going to be filing for workers compensation but you don't have to have notification in writing and it doesn't necessarily have to be to your human resources office. You may also want to consider contacting our law office for free advice as to how you should proceed with your claim.
What if the company I work for is not reporting my claim?
If your company is giving you some hassle regarding your claim then you have several options you can pursue. You should contact a New Jersey workers' compensation lawyer at our office for a free consultation. Alternatively you can attempt to contact the company's insurance provider to make a claim on your own. Contacting anyone without legal representation is not generally a wise choice to make, however.
What if my company is treating me badly because I filed a claim?
Workplace harassment is illegal, especially because of workers' compensation claims. In some instances people are even fired while out on disability. Because many people try to deal with the situation on their own they often lose legally entitled money and in some cases even their job. There are several government agencies that can help you if you are facing some discrimination or have been fired after filing a workers' compensation claim. You also have the right to retain an experienced New Jersey workers' compensation attorney who can help you obtain your legally owed rights and funds.
The New Jersey workers comp law office of Lependorf & Silverstein, located in Princeton, has had years of experience dealing with workers' compensation claims and problems between employees and their companies. Before you attempt to settle this matter on your own you should contact our office for a free evaluation. We will let you know what your rights are, what we can do for you and what you should do if you choose to solve your situation on your own.
Is New Jersey workers' compensation similar to medical insurance?
Absolutely not. New Jersey workers' compensation covers 70% of your income while you are unable to work. In addition, compensation laws cover all medical expenses and several other costs related to your injury. There are many expenses covered by workers' compensation laws in New Jersey that financially cover much more than medical bills.
Contact our office to learn more about New Jersey workers' compensation and what you are legally entitled to.
What can your office do for my claim?
Because we have had years of experience dealing with workers' compensation issues throughout New Jersey our lawyers can be of assistance to anyone facing a problem in obtaining their legally entitled funds.
Our office offers free consultations and we do not take payment until we successfully win your case. Our payment is only a pre-set percentage of the amount we settle for you and we always factor that amount into any negotiations. Contact us today and have aggressive, professional New Jersey workers' compensation lawyers on your side immediately.
If you or a loved one has suffered from a workers' compensation injury in New Jersey, contact Lependorf & Silverstein today for a free consultation.
