Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in Linden, New Jersey
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At the Law Office of Jeffrey S. Charney, LLC, our experienced workers’ compensation lawyers in Linden, New Jersey explain to each of our clients that our state operates under a no-fault workers’ compensation system.
Unfortunately, our workers’ compensation attorneys in Union County also know that simply because our clients are entitled to benefits does not mean the employers and insurance companies will not fight their role in awarding them. This is especially true when significant injuries or permanent damage occurs on the job because the costs are going to be substantial. And like any other corporate entity, they are only concerned with their bottom line — not the health and well-being of our clients.
If you have been injured at work, you need a skilled Linden workers’ comp attorney ready to fight for the benefits you deserve. That is where the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Charney, LLC comes in.
What are the Workers’ Compensation Laws in Linden, New Jersey?
According to the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, when not eligible for Federal programs, all New Jersey employers must have workers’ compensation coverage or be approved to provide their own through self-insurance policies.
Those requirements are also true for out-of-state employers that contract employment entering New Jersey or if work is performed in New Jersey.
Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Charney, LLC Handles All Types of Workers’ Compensation Claims in Linden, New Jersey
At Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Charney, LLC, our workers’ compensation attorneys in Linden, New Jersey handle all types of claims, because each of our client’s quality of life is important to us.
We also know how hard it is to fight an employer or insurance company on your own. They will do everything they can to delay, undervalue, or even outright deny your claim, and that is just not fair.
Our workers’ compensation lawyers in Linden, New Jersey represent clients in the following claims:
- No Fault
- Medical Treatment
- Necessity of Medical Treatment
- Prior Injury
- Permanent Disability
- Temporary Disability
- Reopener of cases
- Second Injury Fund
- Section 20 Settlements
- Statute of Limitations
- Trauma & Occupational Claims
- Uninsured Employers’ Fund
- Attorney’s Fees
As a New Jersey employee, you have rights, and our Linden workers’ compensation lawyers will ensure they are protected throughout your claim, so you can focus on your complete medical recovery, while we pursue the financial compensation you deserve.
What are the Most Common Types of Workers’ Compensation Accidents in New Jersey?
There is no limit to how workers’ compensation injuries can occur when negligence, unsafe premises, or hazardous conditions play a role in our clients’ accidents.
However, it is important to remember that you do not have to prove fault to pursue workers’ compensation benefits in New Jersey.
With that said, some of the most common types of workers’ compensation accidents include, but are not limited to:
- Crushed by or against injuries
- Hit by falling objects
- Falls from heights
- Malfunctioning machinery
- Crane collapses
- Forklift accidents
- Fires and explosions
- Slips and falls
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Exposure to loud noises
- Chemical exposure, including contact with toxic materials like asbestos
- Maritime injuries occurring onshore or offshore
- Repetitive damage to muscles or other body parts
No matter how your work injury occurred, you have rights and our workers’ compensation lawyers in Linden are here to protect them through each part of your claim.
What Type of Coverage Does Workers’ Compensation Provide in New Jersey?
When New Jersey employees suffer an injury or illness during the course of their employment, we may pursue the following benefits on their behalf:
- Medical Benefits
- Temporary Total Benefits
- Permanent Partial Benefits
- Permanent Total Benefits
If an employee loses their life during a work accident, their beneficiaries may be entitled to:
- Funeral costs
- Death benefits
If you have lost a loved one in a work accident, we are truly sorry for your loss. We can help you pursue their employer for the benefits you deserve as a result of their death, so you do not have to pile financial injury onto your already emotionally overwhelming experience.
Major Employers and Significant Workers’ Compensation Claims in Linden, New Jersey
Because of our state’s location, there are many manufacturing and maritime employment opportunities available to our residents.
The Bayway Refinery, which helps supply petroleum-based products to the New York/New Jersey area is located in both Linden and Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Linden provides direct access to the Port of New York and New Jersey, as the east side of the city is located along the Arthur Kill navigable strait.
For nearly 120 years, Linden and the city of Rahway, New Jersey have been home to Merck & Co., one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.
While each of the occupations available within these institutions may not be dangerous, many are and can lead to hazardous circumstances that cause significant harm to workers without notice, leaving them critically injured, unable to work, and sometimes permanently hurt.
When this happens, the employer will immediately supply the employee with an outline and checklist of their rights. This is often misleading because the employee believes their employer is helping.
What they are actually doing is trying to mitigate their involvement and their insurance company’s responsibility.
We will not let them force nominal financial assistance onto our clients.
We will fight for the complete financial recovery each client deserves for their injuries, so they can take the time they need to heal.
Contact Our Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in Linden, New Jersey Today to Schedule a Free Consultation
If you were injured in a workplace accident, contact our workers’ compensation attorneys in Linden, New Jersey at Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Charney, LLC immediately by calling (908)-925-8300 to schedule a free consultation to learn more about your rights and how we can protect them while pursuing the maximum compensation for your unique recovery needs.
