Somerset, Warren and Hunterdon County Workers' Compensation Lawyer
If you have been injured on the job, New Jersey law provides compensation for medical bills, lost income and disability. Known as the Workers' Compensation law, these laws cover any work-related illness or injury, regardless of who was at fault. At the Flemington, New Jersey, Law Offices of Anthony J. Murgatroyd, L.L.C., we have successfully obtained maximum compensation for many injured workers. While the workers' compensation laws are intended to help the injured worker, they are also complex. Claims are frequently delayed or denied, resulting in the need for immediate legal action.
To obtain the best possible results for your work injury claim, contact an experienced workers' compensation claims lawyer. Call the Law Offices of Anthony J. Murgatroyd, L.L.C., for a free initial consultation.
A Job Injury Attorney Serving the Flemington, Washington and Somerville Areas
Your employer's workers' compensation coverage must pay for all accident related injury medical bills. Also, if you become temporarily or permanently disabled due to your work-related injury, workers' compensation benefits must also compensate you for your wage loss and disability. We know the worker's compensation laws well and will provide you with all the information you need to understand your rights and benefits.
What if Someone Else Caused My Work Injury?
If you have been injured in the course of your employment because of the negligence or carelessness of a third party — someone not your employer — you may also be entitled to receive compensation from the responsible individual or business.
For example, a delivery truck driver is injured because of icy pavement in the parking lot at the delivery site. In such a case, the owner of the parking lot would be liable for your injuries. There are countless other examples. At the Law Offices of Anthony J. Murgatroyd, L.L.C., we have vast experience in such third-party workplace injury claims. Our past experience as house counsel for a major insurance company has given us insight in how insurance companies operate in defending against these claims. We use that knowledge to get the best possible recovery for injured employees.
What Must I Do if I Am Injured?
You should notify your employer of the accident as soon as possible. There are strict time limits for such notice. The notice should be given to the foreman, supervisor, personnel officer or anyone with authority at the employer's place of business. The notice need not be in writing. If you are injured, you should also request that your employer provide you with medical treatment. You should not treat on your own.
What if My Employer Refuses to Provide Medical Services and/or Disability Benefits?
You should seek the services of a knowledgeable attorney who will file a formal claim petition and a motion for medical and temporary benefits with the Division of Workers' Compensation. Attorneys are prohibited by law from charging a fee in advance for such services. Fees will be fixed by the court only if compensation is awarded to you.
Important: There is a two-year statute of limitations. A formal claim petition must be filed within two years of the date of the injury or the last payment of compensation, whichever is later. Medical treatment that is authorized and paid for by the employer, or the employer's worker's compensation carrier, is considered a payment of compensation. In cases of occupational illness, such as asbestosis, lead poisoning or hearing loss, the claim petition must be filed within two years from the date the worker first became aware of the condition and its relationship to employment.
Can My Employer Take Action Against Me for Filing a Workers' Comp Claim?
The workers' compensation statute prohibits your employer from discharging or in any other manner discriminating against you because you claimed or attempted to file a claim for workers' compensation benefits, or because you testified or are about to testify in a workers' compensation case.
Contact a New Jersey workplace injury claims attorney for experienced, knowledgeable, and effective legal representation. Call the Law Offices of Anthony J. Murgatroyd, L.L.C., for a free initial consultation.
