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To make sure you get the full compensation you deserve, you should hire an experienced New Jersey workers compensation attorney to fight for your… Continue reading What You Need to Know If You Got Injured at Work<\/span><\/a>","datePublished":"2022-01-28","dateModified":"2024-11-25","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/author\/bpizzyseo\/#Person","name":"Dan T. 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While not all injuries are serious, if you are injured during the scope of employment, you may be entitled to compensation. To make sure you get the full compensation you deserve, you should hire an experienced New Jersey workers compensation attorney to fight for your rights.Types of Workers Compensation Benefits Available Under New Jersey LawUnder New Jersey workers\u2019 compensation law, if you suffer a job-related injury or illness as an employee while on the clock, you may be entitled to the following types of benefits regardless of loss:Medical benefitsTemporary total benefitsPermanent partial benefitsPermanent total benefitsThird Party Personal Injury ClaimsIn addition to a workers\u2019 compensation claim, if the injury was caused while at work but by a third-party, you may also be entitled to personal injury compensation from that party. Personal injury claims may be brought against the parties, other than your employer, who\u2019s negligent or reckless actions caused your injury.This is why it is important to hire an experienced attorney to thoroughly investigate the facts surrounding your case to make sure you get the full compensation you are entitled to from all parties liable for your injuries.Common Work Related InjuriesBelow are some common types of work related injuries:AmputationsAnkle injuriesBack injuriesBurn injuriesCrush injuriesElectrical accidentsKnee injuriesLaceration injuriesNeck injuriesShoulder injuriesSlip and fall injuriesIt is important to realize that if you need medical treatment for an on-the-job injury, your employer or their insurance company has the legal right to select the medical provider to treat your work-related injuries. This right is not exclusive. If you believe you need additional treatment and that the treatment you were getting prematurely ended, you may be able to have your treatment restored.Moreover, you should never fear seeking treatment or compensation for your work-related injuries. It is against the law for your employer to retaliate, discriminate or discharge you for seeking worker\u2019s compensation benefits.Call a New Jersey Workers Comp Attorney Today!The legal team at Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys at Law, LLC is dedicated to helping our injured clients reach the best monetary settlement when they are involved in any type of accidents.If you or a loved one was injured while at work, you need an experienced legal advocate on your side to fight for you. Our experienced New Jersey workers compensation attorneys are available to personally review your case.\u00a0 Call us at 908-248-4404 to schedule a free, complimentary consultation with our legal team today."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"What You Need to Know If You Got Injured at Work","item":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/what-you-need-to-know-if-you-got-injured-at-work\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]