New Jersey Workplace Injuries Attorneys
Despite all the precaution and safety measures taken, it is inevitable that workplace injuries will occur. If you have been injured on the job, you may qualify to file a worker’s compensation claim to get monetary compensation for your injuries. At Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C., our New Jersey workplace injuries attorneys will work hard to get you the fair compensation that you deserve.
Causes of Workplace Injuries
On the job injuries can occur as a result of variety of reasons, ranging from OSHA violations to dangerous products (such as defective tools and faulty machinery). Some of the more common causes include:
- OSHA violations
- Construction accidents
- Improper scaffolding
- Defective machinery
- Improper safety devices
- Negligent operation of machines and other workplace items
- Faulty industrial equipment
- Chemical exposure
- Missing safety devices
Types of Workplace Injuries
The type of workplace injury suffered depends on the nature of the accident. Common workplace injuries include:
- Back and neck injury
- Head injury
- Traumatic brain injury
- Burn injury
- Paralysis
- Paraplegia and quadriplegia
- Spinal cord injury
- Blindness
- Wrongful death
Our New Jersey workplace injuries attorneys will pursue all avenues of recovery for the injured workers we represent. A workplace injury can trigger claims against both the employer and potentially liable third parties.
New Jersey State Laws
All employers in New Jersey are mandated by state laws to have Worker’s Compensation insurance to cover the workplace injuries sustained by their employees. The New Jersey worker’s compensation benefits program was designed with the intention to provide workers the ability to quickly get the money they need for their workplace injuries. Worker’s compensation benefits cover basic necessities such as:
- Medical expenses
- A portion of lost wages
- Income following full or partial disability
Get the Legal Help You Deserve
The New Jersey workplace injuries attorneys at Gersowitz, Libo & Korek, P.C. have the required experience and resources to aggressively file a worker’s compensation claim to get you the compensation that you deserve for your workplace injuries. For more information or to schedule a free consultation call us today at 800.529.9997 or fill out a New York Personal Injury Case Consultation form.
