If you were seriously injured on the job in the course of your employment, you may believe that obtaining workers' compensation benefits is simply a matter of reporting the accident to your supervisor and following instructions from your human resources (HR) department.
If only it was always that simple. You or a loved one may be encountering significant obstacles on the way to receiving workers' compensation benefits, including:
- The doctor states that your injury did not arise out of the course of your employment and is not covered by workers' compensation.
- Your employer's workers' compensation insurer claims that you are well enough to return to light duty when you know otherwise.
If you are having difficulties getting workers' compensation benefits, you should work with an experienced lawyer. The New Jersey workers' compensation attorneys of Maynard & Sumner, LLC, advise and counsel injured workers across the state. Our law firm will compile all of your medical evidence and make a compelling claim on your behalf.
Helping Clients in Personal Injury Claims Arising out of Workplace Injuries
While workers' compensation benefits cover your medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages, these benefits do not cover all of the financial losses stemming from an injury. If your on-the-job injury was the result of negligence of a third party, it may be possible to bring a personal injury claim. For example, perhaps a subcontractor or vendor was responsible for your injuries. Maybe you were injured in a motor vehicle accident while in the course of your work duties. Perhaps you were injured by a defective product. In any case, you will be able to recover all of your lost wages and compensation for your pain and suffering in a third-party claim. These benefits can be instrumental to helping you through these times.
Contact Our Essex County Work Injury Lawyer
If you are searching for a Morris County worker's comp law firm or a law firm serving injured workers in another area in New Jersey, please contact us by e-mail or call 973-540-0054 today to discuss your workplace injury in a free consultation.
