Newark, New Jersey (NJ) Workers’ Compensation
Newark, New Jersey (NJ) Workers’ Compensation
You work hard, so you expect that your job will take care of you if you’re hurt at work. The sad truth is that many legitimate workers’ compensation claims end up being denied by insurance companies. The good news is there’s something you can do about it.
A denied workers’ compensation claim can be frustrating, but Morgan & Morgan’s New Jersey offices can help. We fight For The People, and we have the resources necessary to take on the biggest bullies in America. Fill out a free, no-risk case evaluation to find out if we can help.
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- Hearing damage or loss
- Occupational illnesses like mesothelioma
- Concussions, traumatic brain injuries, and other types of head trauma
- Broken or fractured bones
- Muscle injuries or torn ligaments
- Repetitive motion injuries
- The injury isn’t work-related
- The employee is misrepresenting the injury
- The injury stemmed from a preexisting condition
What a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Does
If you get hurt on the job, you should be compensated appropriately. Unfortunately, many work injuries are met with denied claims or inadequate benefits. That’s why you should hire a lawyer to help you fight improper treatment; hiring a lawyer can even get you three times more than your initial offer.
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, so you don’t have to prove the reason for the injury. However, claims are still denied or underpaid all the time. Our workers’ compensation lawyers have the skills, experience, and resources to appeal a denied claim and get you the amount you’re owed.
Workers’ Compensation Eligibility
You may be eligible for workers’ compensation if you’ve experienced any of the following while at work:
This is by no means an exhaustive list of workplace injuries. If you’ve been hurt on the job, Morgan & Morgan’s workers’ compensation attorneys may be able to help.
Appealing a Denied Claim
You have the right to appeal a denied workers’ compensation claim — but why would a claim be denied in the first place? Claim denials may be issued because the insurance company says:
This can be frustrating because you know the details of your injury better than anyone else: you know whether or not you should receive benefits. In times like these, you can count on us to fight for you.
There’s Only One Morgan & Morgan
All law firms are not the same, and Morgan & Morgan has an army of hundreds of lawyers who collaborate nationwide. If you’ve been injured at work and denied a workers’ compensation claim in New Jersey, give us a call. There are no upfront costs to hire our law firm, and we only get paid when we win your case.
Dealing with legal proceedings is a lot easier with 1,000 attorneys in your corner. Visit our website to learn about our many practice areas, or fill out a free case evaluation form to get started today.