Egg Harbor Township Workers' Compensation Attorney
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Top Egg Harbor Township Workers' Compensation Lawyer
When you are looking for a top-notch workers’ compensation attorney in Egg Harbor Township who does the job right the first time, you need to strongly consider one of the Egg Harbor Township workers’ compensation lawyers at the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman.
We possess a tremendous in-depth knowledge of the workers’ compensation system in New Jersey. This working knowledge, combined with a near photographic memory of the New Jersey Law Code for Workers’ Compensation, along with the team’s full-fledged creativity in strategizing a case and Craig Altman’s dedication to your cause as a worker, all come together for your benefit when dealing with your work injury claims!
You can trust the team at the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman to handle any workman’s comp case, no matter how complicated it may seem.
We offer high-quality work injury-related legal services for those involved in a variety of occupations, such as:
- Administrative assistants
- Civilian base workers
- Federal workers
- Longshoremen
- Materials handlers
- Military contractors
- Postal employees
- Printing press operators
- Production workers
- Railroad workers
- Retail workers
- Teachers
Useful Facts About Workers’ Compensation Law
When you bring your claim to the team of lawyers at the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman, they will help to ensure you receive the workers’ compensation benefits to which you are entitled. Remember, it can be illegal for an employer to discourage you from seeking compensation for your work injury. We will address your concerns, and make sure your claim is handled correctly according to New Jersey state law.
We Can Assist You With Any Work Injury Case
If you are a dedicated worker who has been injured at work, you probably have a variety of crucial concerns beyond the actual injury. These concerns may include questions like these that many potential clients have asked:
Hi Craig. I recently got hurt at work. How will this work injury affect my job and can I lose my job if I make a workers’ compensation claim?
Rest easy where those questions are concerned. New Jersey state law requires companies to carry workers’ compensation insurance. People do get injured on the job sometimes, and so by law, companies also have to allow you to keep your post.
Hello Altman team. I’m a workaholic and want to go back to work, but I can only work part-time. Can my workplace give me a part-time job if I can’t return to work full time? Also, how will this workers’ compensation claim affect my relationship with my boss?
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman, in Egg Harbor Township, have handled workers’ comp cases in New Jersey for more than 20 years. In that time, the team encountered a wide variety of complex situations and helped each client deal with complications affecting their livelihoods, including returning to work and their relationships at work. You are not the first injured worker to have these kinds of concerns. And although the answers to those specific questions can vary depending on your case, Craig Altman and his team have the answer you are looking for.
Hello Altman law team. I have a question. Could I qualify for both SSD and Workers’ Comp benefits?
Among other services that the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman provide to our workplace injury clients, the legal team of worker’s comp lawyers carefully evaluates each potential case to determine whether the claim qualifies for Social Security Disability benefits.
This research is essential as our team often finds that other lawyers don’t understand the rules related to SSD, absence from work, and returning to work through “work incentives.”
Different Types Of Injuries That Occur At Work
There are many kinds of workplace injuries, but the most common usually fall into one of two categories.
The first category is a sudden or traumatic event. Examples of this kind of injury include car accidents, workplace accidents involving tools or equipment, explosions on site, or a fall injury.
Construction accidents that include handling materials typically fall under this category.
Strains and sprains from lifting injuries that affect health workers are also sometimes sudden events.
A worker hurt on the job is usually eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, as well as temporary total disability, or permanent disability, and in some cases a monetary award.
The second category is an occupational disease that typically occurs over a period of time. Injuries in this category include a wide variety of repetitive stress injuries. Workers whose daily job tasks take place inside moldy buildings may become disabled as a result of “sick building syndrome.” Exposure to material such as asbestos dust could cause asbestosis or other pulmonary diseases.
Both categories of injuries are viable types of workers’ compensation claims — those triggered by single-event injuries and those involving occupational diseases. An Egg Harbor Township workers’ compensation lawyer at the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman can and will help injury victims throughout Egg Harbor Township and beyond into Atlantic County and the team often takes on the most challenging cases throughout the state of New Jersey.
For example, an extremely challenging complication that can transform a routine workers’ comp claim into an intricate work injury case is when an employer insists that the company’s workers are independent contractors.
By doing this the company is attempting to make those workers not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. But the Craig Altman team has seen this ploy dozens of times over the years and our lawyers can often demonstrate that an alleged “independent contractor” was working under the specific direction and control of an employer.
This distinction, in the eyes of the New Jersey State Law Code, makes that worker an employee of the company in relation to properly filed New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits.
Beyond Workers’ Compensation, You Could Also Have A Third-Party Liability Claim
Work injury claims come in all shapes, sizes, and varieties. If, for instance, another person or entity besides your employer was negligent and this negligence contributed to or caused your workplace injury, you may be able to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit against that party.
Your third-party liability claim will be a separate legal matter that typically falls under a different set of practice areas apart from your workers’ compensation claim, which involves your employer’s insurance company.
*The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman does not offer any guarantee of case results. Past success in litigation does not guarantee success in any new or future lawsuit.
Why Hire Craig Altman for Your Workers' Compensation Case?
Doctors can help you heal from your workplace injuries,
but the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman can help you fully recover!
We know your workplace injury can create many setbacks in your personal life. Medical care is expensive, and it is easy for medical bills to pile up as you are expected to jump through hoops to receive the comp benefits you are entitled to. Even though New Jersey law mandates most employers to provide medical treatment and disability benefits to injured workers, the employers’ insurance companies often work to avoid covering the expenses, especially lump sums of money to compensate for workplace injury, medical treatment, medical expenses, lost wages and income.
The insurance company may even neglect responsibility in cases of permanent disability or mental damage, even though injuries can pertain to developed mental issues as well. The bottom line is employers’ insurance companies have no problem saying no to you. This is why you need legal representation from a qualified NJ workplace injury attorney who will say yes.
You can start a free live chat with one of our workers’ comp lawyers today. You want a lawyer whose practice area specializes in workers’ compensation to ensure you have the best chance of receiving disability payments. Our law offices believe you should not be held liable for your commitment to your employer. We understand that accidents happen which is why we want to support your workers’ compensation claim. Our 24/7 availability to you allows you to handle the stress that accompanies workers’ comp claims at your convenience.
You can call our office at (856) 327-8899 anytime for your free consultation!
Aside from the free evaluations we offer, we also take pride in the fact that we work on contingency. This means that there is no fee for our services unless we secure workers’ compensation for you! Once we win your case, a contingency fee of 1/3 is presented which means you are the ultimate winner, as you should be.
A Full-Time Team of Expert Workers' Comp Lawyers to Protect Your NJ Workers' Compensation Benefits
Here's how it works.
First, you set up a free consultation for an evaluation of your potential workers’ comp case. There is no fee. This free consultation is when the law firm reviews the details of your case, and the workers’ compensation attorney recommendations are strategized.
From there, if the law offices of Craig A. Altman take on your case, it will be on a contingency fee basis. This means they do not get paid unless they obtain fair compensation for their client. This ensures they are your advocate and are focused on representing you in your workers’ compensation claim for benefits.
Craig Altman and his team will handle all matters related to your workers’ compensation case, including initial interviews, workers’ compensation insurance company follow-up conferences, the preparation and review of all legal documents, review of your medical records, medical bills and medical reports, communications with insurance company representatives and their attorneys, court appearances and conferences as well as hearings and trials. The Altman team will also counsel you on settlement offers, lump sum settlements and any other offer the employer or their third-party insurance company make to you. All questions regarding your rights, the progress of your case, fair settlement or trial strategy, and any concerns you have will be addressed by the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman directly to you.
Tough Cases. Tougher Lawyers.
The Law Offices of Craig A. Altman is proud of the reputation it has built successfully negotiating and litigating for clients who have suffered personal injuries due to someone’s negligence.
Learn more about this personal injury law firm, the legal team, and its verdicts and settlements. An experienced attorney is what you will need and want if you seek to obtain maximum compensation for your injury case.
NJ Workers' Compensation FAQs
What do I do if I am injured on the job in Egg Harbor Township, NJ?
Notify your supervisor immediately. While your notifications do not need to be in writing, it may benefit you to have evidence that you notified your employer. If you need medical treatment for your injuries, this should be requested through your employer.
Who needs to be “at fault” for a workers' compensation claim?
Under the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation act, blame is not a factor in determining eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits. As long as you were in the course and scope of your employment, you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.
What are the most common workplace injuries in NJ?
The most common workplace injuries are trips, slips and falls, which account for one-third of all personal injuries in the workplace and are a top cause of all workers’ compensation claims. After that, the most common injuries are being struck or caught in moving machinery, vehicle-related accidents, fire and explosions, and repetitive stress and overexertion injuries.
Do I need an attorney to file a workers' compensation claim in NJ?
While it is not required by law, we suggest that you do hire a workers’ compensation attorney in New Jersey. Employers and their insurance companies routinely dispute injured workers’ claims, and if you do not meet all of the requirements for filing a successful claim, your claim will be denied.
How long do I have to report that I was injured at work in NJ?
You have 21 days to report your injury from the date of the injury or find out that you have a medical condition or disease caused by working conditions.
How much time do I have to file a workers' compensation claim in NJ?
The statute of limitations requires that workers’ compensation claims be filed within two years after the incident or last payment of compensation.
Can my employer fire me while I am out of work because of a work-related injury?
According to workers’ compensation laws, an employer is prohibited from terminating an employee as retaliation for filing a workers’ compensation claim or testifying at a hearing. If they fire you because of your condition, you may be able to file a claim for violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Get a Free Evaluation to Discuss Your Workplace Injury
The team at the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman is waiting to hear from you and they are ready to discuss your on-the-job injury case. Get your story analyzed by an experienced New Jersey workers’ compensation and personal injury lawyer today. Call (856) 327-8899 or send Craig Altman an email to schedule a free phone consultation.
We will go over any questions you have regarding workers’ comp settlements, your legal rights, your medical bills, how permanent injuries affect your future career, and what New Jersey State Law says about your employer’s workers’ comp insurance.
If the team represents you, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means our attorneys’ fees cannot be collected until your case is settled and a workers’ compensation judge determines our fee. This means that most cases are paid primarily by the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance agency.
Your Experienced Choice For A Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Egg Harbor Township
If you are an injured worker who is facing a serious injury case, the Law Offices of Craig A. Altman can help! Remember, our team of lawyers can handle cases throughout NJ. Our job is to make the legal process simple for you. We spend plenty of time educating our clients on their rights, responsibilities, and obligations. You can be sure that we will find ways to make the system work to your advantage.
Whether you are frustrated by an ongoing wage loss or just frustrated by the process, our lawyers will be understanding and helpful in showing you the options available to you. Our team of workers’ comp lawyers is eager to discuss your case during a free initial consultation! To get started, call us right away at (856) 327-8899.
