When Employers Deny Workers’ Compensation Claims

Workers’ compensation is a system set up to allow workers injured on the job to get the money they need to compensate for lost wages and medical bills without having to sue their employer. It is an important employment right, and it can help protect you and your family following your workplace injury.

Unfortunately, some employers try to take advantage of this system. Recent reports have indicated that the flagging economy has caused many employers to put added pressure on their workers to not file for the workers’ compensation benefits they deserve. If you or someone you love isn’t getting the money he or she deserves following an on-the-job accident, contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.

Workers’ Comp and Retaliation Tactics

According to a study conducted by UCLA, the University of Illinois, and the National Employment Law Project, a large number of employers have pressured their employees to not file for compensation following accidents. The study also found that:

• Only 8% of low-wage employees who suffer serious workplace injuries file a compensation claim
• About 50% of those who did file a claim were the victims of some sort of employment harassment, including threats and firings

If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be entitled to financial compensation, and an experienced workers’ compensation attorney may be able to help you get it.

Contact Us

If you have been injured on the job and you aren’t getting the compensation you deserve, we can help. Contact the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today by calling 800-346-5529.