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Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program designed to provide financial benefits to workers who suffer an injury or illness as a result of their job. Most employees in New Jersey are covered under the workers’ compensation system, as the majority of businesses are required to have workers’ comp insurance.

If you’re dealing with injuries or an occupational illness that was directly caused by your job, you’re likely entitled to benefits. Our Lodi, NJ, workers’ comp lawyers at Peter N. Davis & Associates have been representing injured workers and their families in Clifton, Passaic, Saddle Brook, Newark, and surrounding New Jersey communities for years. After a workplace accident, you have rights. Let us help ensure those rights are upheld. Contact us today so we can review your claim!

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We strive to make getting help from our law firm as easy as possible. All you have to do is call us and we’ll start reviewing your claim!

You Deserve Compensation

You work hard for your employer. If you’ve been hurt as a result of this work, you deserve to be paid. Our experienced attorneys will fight for every dollar you’re owed so you can focus on your recovery.

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Don’t think you can afford an attorney? You can! Our office works on a contingency-fee basis, meaning we don’t get paid unless we win money for your case.

This Isn’t Easy, But Getting Help Is.

Suffering a work-related injury or illness can be a traumatic experience. With lost wages, piling medical bills, and intense physical pain, many of our clients worry about how they’re going to continue providing for their families. We want you to know that you don’t have to face this difficult time alone.

At The Law Offices of Peter N. Davis and Associates, our attorneys know how complex the workers’ comp system can be, especially when you’re trying to recover from a serious injury or illness. That’s why we make getting help as easy as possible. Your only job is to call us and focus on getting better. If you have a valid claim, our Lodi, NJ, workers’ comp lawyers will take it from there.

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Do I Have a Case?

Have you been hurt at work during the normal course of your job duties? If so, you probably have a case for workers’ compensation. Your Lodi, NJ, workers’ comp lawyer will review several factors to help you determine how best to move forward. These factors include:

Types of Injuries

Jobs-related accidents can involve many kinds of injuries. You may have suffered physical injuries, including, but not limited to:

You might even be suffering from invisible injuries like depression, mood swings, difficulty focusing on tasks, loss of relationships, or loss of enjoyment.

Types of Accidents

Work-related accidents can also take many forms. They can occur over time, such as injuries from repeated motions, or be caused by an isolated incident, such as a car accident while traveling to a client’s home. Here are some more examples of common workplace accidents:

As long as the injury happened at work, you likely have a workers’ comp case in New Jersey.

Are You Within the Time Limit?

Every state has a law called a statute of limitations. This is the deadline you have to file your injury case. In New Jersey, the statute of limitation to file an injury case is two years from the date of injury.

There may be other important deadlines you need to meet to seek compensation. Don’t lose out on the settlement you deserve by missing the time limit. You can seek legal help today, and our lawyers will look over your case to make sure you know about every deadline.

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What Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

Most workers in New Jersey are covered by workers’ compensation benefits. This no-fault form of insurance is in place to help you recover the money you need to get back on your feet. Your Lodi, NJ, workers’ comp lawyer can help you determine which benefits you may deserve. Here is a brief overview of the benefits you may receive.

Medical Benefits

Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to help you pay for medical expenses, including doctor visits, medical procedures, medications, physical therapy sessions, transportation to and from your medical visits, and more. If you have medical costs related to your workplace injury, then you are able to seek compensation for those expenses.

Disability Benefits

Another important component of workers’ comp is providing benefits to compensate for your lost wages. The benefits you may be entitled to depend on the severity and impact of disability:

  • Temporary Partial Disability: You are only partially disabled, and it’s expected you will get well again.
  • Temporary Total Disability: You can’t work at all, but your condition is expected to improve and you will likely recover.
  • Permanent Partial Disability: You aren’t completely disabled, and you can still do some work. But, your condition is not expected to improve.
  • Permanent Total Disability: You are not expected to get better, and you can no longer do any form of work.

Death Benefits

Should a work-related injury result in a fatality, the family of the deceased may be eligible to receive death benefits. These benefits can help compensate for the costs of funeral expenses, medical bills, and other injury-associated losses leading up to the death.

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Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim in Lodi

Here is an overview of your best first steps after facing a workplace injury.

Notify Your Employer

You should notify your employer as soon as possible after a workplace injury or being diagnosed with an occupational disease. It is then your employer’s responsibility to report your injury/illness to their insurance carrier so that a First Report of Injury can be filed with the state.

Seek Medical Treatment

In addition to notifying your employer, you should seek medical attention for your work-related injury or illness as soon as possible. Under New Jersey workers’ comp law, your employer and/or their insurance carrier has the right to select your physician(s) to treat your work-related injury or illness.

Speak With a New Jersey Workers' Comp Lawyer

If you have any questions or concerns about filing your workers’ comp claim, please don’t hesitate to contact our legal team. From gathering the right paperwork to speaking with the insurance company, we can help make the complex process much smoother for you and your family.

 

How Can a Lawyer Help?

All too often, injured people who should qualify for workers’ comp find their claims denied. A workers’ compensation attorney will help you fight for the benefits you need and deserve. Your lawyer knows the ins and outs of workers’ comp law and will give you the best chance at receiving your benefits.

Whether you’re fighting to get well or are facing an injury that has left you unable to work again, the right Lodi, NJ, workers’ comp lawyer can stand tall to fight for your rights and seek the compensation you need.

Our workers’ comp attorneys at Peter N. Davis & Associate can help you seek benefits you didn’t even know you were entitled to receive. We will build a strong case to challenge your denial and seek the compensation you need to recover and move forward.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why Does My Employer Want Me to See a Different Doctor?

In the state of New Jersey, your employer’s workers’ comp insurance company has the right to pick your health care provider after you’ve suffered an injury on the job. As a general rule, the insurer must approve all treatment you’ll receive. However, New Jersey law does allow you to seek necessary medical care from any doctor—and get reimbursed for the cost—in certain limited situations.

What Do I Do If My Claim Is Rejected?

Report the injury as soon as possible to your employer. They are responsible then for notifying the insurer and filing a First Report of Injury. Your employer may then direct you to see a doctor for examination and may supply a list of approved providers. You should do everything in a timely fashion, including contacting an attorney as soon as possible so that your rights are protected from day one.

Does My Employer Have Workers’ Comp Benefits?

Most likely. New Jersey law requires all employers, not covered by Federal programs, to have workers’ compensation coverage or be approved for self-insurance.

Do I Have to Hire a Lawyer?

While a lawyer isn’t required to receive workers’ compensation benefits, it can be incredibly beneficial. In some cases, insurance companies refuse to pay injured employees the benefits they deserve. If you have suffered a work-related illness or injury and are having trouble obtaining benefits, our attorneys are here for you. We’ve helped countless injured workers in Lodi and surrounding communities receive the benefits they deserve!

How Much Compensation Can I Seek in New Jersey?

The exact amount of compensation you may be eligible for depends on the specific nature of your injury or disability. In general, workers’ compensation should cover all medical costs and losses related to workplace injury.

If you are totally disabled, you can get up to 70% of your average weekly wage, not to exceed 75% of the state’s average weekly wage for your job. If you are permanently partially disabled, benefits are based on the particular injury you have suffered. To know the exact expenses and losses you may be able to recover, our Lodi, NJ, workers comp lawyers can start a free case review today so you can decide your next steps.

What Should I Do if I'm Injured at Work?

Report the injury as soon as possible to your employer. They are responsible then for notifying the insurer and filing a First Report of Injury. Your employer may then direct you to see a doctor for examination and may supply a list of approved providers. You should do everything in a timely fashion, including contacting an attorney as soon as possible so that your rights are protected from day one.

What if My Employer Refuses to Report My Accident?

If your employer refuses or fails to report your accident to the state, this is when having a workers’ compensation attorney is essential. Your lawyer can help you contact the company’s insurance company directly. In New Jersey, employers are required to post this information in an easily visible location. If they don’t, your lawyer will contact the New Jersey Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau.

What if My Employer Retaliates Against Me?

It’s surprisingly common for employers to make life hard for those who have filed workers’ compensation claims. Though, this is absolutely illegal under New Jersey law. No employer may dismiss an employee or discriminate against them for making a workers’ compensation claim or for testifying in a workers’ compensation case on behalf of someone else. If this has happened to you, contact our team to fight for you.

How to Get Workers’ Comp Insurance Coverage in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, employers are required to have injury insurance for their employees in most cases. There are very few exceptions, such as if your employer is covered by a Federal program. If your employer claims they are wrongfully uninsured or you discover your employer is illegally uninsured, you can report them to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This report can be made anonymously if you are concerned about retaliation.

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