Workers' Compensation

Hunterdon County Workers' Compensation Claims Lawyer - Somerset County Workplace Injury Attorney

If you have been injured on the job, New Jersey law provides compensation for medical bills, lost income, and disability. Known as Workers' Compensation, this law covers 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 law is intended to help people, it is complex. The procedures in each state vary. 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.

Details of Workers' Compensation

Workers' compensation pays for approved medical bills. If you become temporarily or permanently disabled due to your work-related injury, workers' comp provides benefits based on the extent of your disability. For more information about workers' compensation and disability benefits, contact New Jersey disability attorney Anthony J. Murgatroyd.

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 be entitled to additional 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. At the Law Offices of Anthony J. Murgatroyd, L.L.C., we have experience in 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. We use that knowledge to get the best possible result for injured employees.

What Must I Do if Injured?

You should notify your employer of the accident as soon as possible, but not later than 90 days from the date of the accident. The notice may be given to the foreman, supervisor, personnel office, or anyone in authority at the employer's place of business. Notice need not be in writing. If you are injured,you should also request that medical treatment be furnished.

What if My Employer Refuses to Provide Medical Services and/or Disability Benefits?

You should seek the services of an attorney who will file a formal claim petition and a motion for medical and temporary benefits with 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 a compensation award is made.

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 authorized by the employer 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. That statute of limitations applies to minors also.

Can My Employer Take Action Against Me for Filing a Claim?

The Workers' Compensation Statute prohibits your employer from discharging or in any other manner discriminating against you because you claimed or attempted to claim 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.