Frequently Asked Questions about Workers’ Compensation
Time is a precious commodity in all circumstances, but it is even more important when you are trying to quickly make the right decisions about how you will proceed and what rights you have in the event of a workplace injury. Sifting through search results and making phone calls to friends and relatives is very time consuming and may not provide an accurate view of the matter.
To help resolve the challenge of gathering information, the New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. have addressed a number of the most frequently asked questions that our clients have had throughout our 70 years of experience. It is our hope that this will help you to make decisions regarding your case, but these are not to be taken as legal advice. Contact us at 1-888-389-COMP to schedule an initial consultation with one of our skilled New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys.
- Why do I need a lawyer to handle my New Jersey Workers’ Compensation claim?
- How much is it going to cost me to file a New Jersey Workers’ Compensation claim?
- I have suffered serious injuries and I may never work again. What benefits am I entitled to if I am totally disabled because of my work-related injuries?
- I have an occupational disease caused by exposure to dangerous substances at work? Am I entitled to benefits?
- I suffered a heart attack at work? Am I entitled to benefits?
- My spouse was killed at work in a fatal accident? What benefits am I entitled to, if any?
- My employer is refusing to submit my New Jersey Workers’ Compensation claim to insurance, or the insurance company is refusing to pay benefits, or the Workers’ Compensation insurance is refusing to provide treatment. What should I do?
- I settled my Workers’ Compensation case with another Firm. The Judge mentioned something about reopening it, but I did not really understand.
- I was hurt as a result of the actions (or inactions) of someone else, is my only remedy a Workers’ Compensation claim?
- My employer has been very nice to me, and I don’t want to sue them.
- Can I get fired for filing a Workers’ Compensation claim in the State of New Jersey?
- My employer has reported the claim to the Workers’ Compensation insurance carrier, now what?
- I was hurt at work, what should I do now?
