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New Jersey Disability Benefits Lawyers

New Jersey workers’ compensation law ensures that injured workers receive medical benefits, as well as benefits for temporary or permanent disabilities. All necessary medical treatment, prescriptions, hospitalization and any other costs associated with recovery must be paid by the employer’s insurance or directly by the employer itself. In addition, if an individual is disabled on the job, he or she may be eligible for benefits to help recover lost wages.

Those who are disabled will likely have a host of other concerns on their mind rather than the paperwork and bureaucratic processes related to claiming disability benefits. If you are currently facing disability from a work-related injury, contact the New Jersey disability benefits attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529 today for the experienced legal representation you deserve.

Types of Disability Benefits

The following work-related disability benefits are available under New Jersey law:

  • Medical Benefits: covering medical expenses related to the injury
  • Temporary Disability Benefits: benefits providing 70% of the employee’s average weekly wage
  • Permanent Partial Benefits: benefits based on a percentage of certain “scheduled” or “non-scheduled” losses
  • Permanent Total Benefits: when the employee is unable to return to any type of gainful employment; provided initially for a period of 450 weeks
  • Death Benefits: dependents are eligible to receive death benefits of 70% of the weekly wage of the deceased worker

Disability benefits largely depend on the type of disability sustained and the ability of the injured worker to recover and return to work. It is important to understand all of the intricate distinctions when applying for these benefits. Because past experience is a valuable asset in making sure all of the benefits are paid in full to the employee or his or her family, it may behoove a disabled worker to hire an attorney to assist with the process.

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To learn more about disability benefits and your rights as an injured worker, contact the New Jersey disability benefits lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529 today.