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Catastrophic Injuries

Injuries on the job happen every day, from cuts and nicks to rolled ankles to fractured bones. However, there are certain injuries that can have a profoundly negative effect on your life or could even be life-threatening. When these incidents occur, victims should absolutely receive workers’ compensation benefits in order to help pay for any expenses associated with the event and the lifetime of difficulty they may have as a result.

If you have been hurt on the job, you may want to file a claim with your employer and their insurance company. However, this process can often be lengthy and confusing. Especially when you suffer a catastrophic injury, you should consider hiring an experienced attorney to represent you in order to make the strongest possible claim for the compensation you deserve. To learn more about how a lawyer can help you, call the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529.

Examples of Catastrophic Injuries

The following injuries could be classified as “catastrophic”:

  • Amputation
  • Paralysis
  • Severe head injuries or TBI
  • Injury causing paraplegia
  • Severe burns
  • Blindness
  • Any other severe injury that prevents you from being able to perform the duties of your job for your current or any other employer

The unfortunate truth is that many insurance companies will try to seek any way possible to avoid paying workers’ comp claims for these types of incidents. However, by hiring an experienced lawyer, you may be able to receive help in filing your claim and receiving appropriate medical and rehabilitative treatment. A lawyer can also help determine if your injury is catastrophic or not and whether or not you are able to return to work.

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To learn more about catastrophic injuries and the benefits you may be able to claim as a result, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529 today.