Plainfield Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

Knowledgeable Workers Comp Attorneys in Plainfield, NJ Advocate for Victims of Workplace Accidents in Union County

All New Jersey employers are legally required to help employees injured in work accidents.  If you were hurt on the job in Plainfield, you should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical bills and part of your wages.  Unfortunately, getting the money you need isn’t always easy. Skilled Plainfield workers’ compensation lawyers will help make sure you get the money you deserve.

In work accident cases, your employer wants to minimize their insurance costs and insurance companies want to reduce the amount they have to pay.  Because of this, workers often face delays or problems in getting their benefits paid. At Team Law, we put over 60 years of experience fighting to make sure that doesn’t happen.

We know that you’ve worked hard for your employer.  You’ve even risked your own physical safety so that they can make a profit.  Our Plainfield workers’ compensation lawyers are here to fight for the compensation that is rightfully yours after suffering a work injury.  Step one is learning about your legal rights. If you wish to receive a free case review, call our workers comp attorneys in Plainfield, NJ or contact us online today. 

Know What to Do After a Work Accident in Plainfield, NJ

Although it may seem like you don’t have to prove much to get workers’ compensation under New Jersey’s no-fault system, the process is confusing.  Your boss might challenge your right to receive benefits at all. Following the process after a work accident in Plainfield can be key to making sure your benefits are paid promptly and fully. 

Here are some steps you should take after a work accident:

• Seek medical attention.  Immediate medical attention is important.  Your boss might challenge your benefits by claiming that something else happened to cause your injury if you don’t see a doctor right away.

• Report your injury.  You should report your injury to a supervisor as soon as possible.  Legally, you have to report the injury to your employer within 90 days of the accident.

• Follow doctors’ orders.  ..and keep notes to prove it.  Sometimes workers’ compensation benefit cases come down to small details.  By following the doctors’ orders closely, you can avoid any challenge to your right to benefits.

• Call a lawyer.  A workers’ compensation lawyer can review your case for free.  The workers’ compensation system is meant to help you, but in reality, the people reviewing your case might be busy or distracted.  A lawyer can make sure you get the full compensation you deserve by advocating solely on your behalf. We might even be able to fight for additional compensation by filing a third-party claim against someone who isn’t your employer.

Know Your Workers’ Compensation Benefit Rights Under Plainfield, NJ Law

Workers’ compensation benefits are split into a few different categories.  Available benefits may include:

• Medical benefits,
• Temporary disability benefits,
• Permanent disability benefits,
• Death benefits.

We fight to make sure you get the full benefits you need.  We can also help if your initial benefits claim was denied. Some typical reasons why your workers’ compensation claim might have been denied in Plainfield accident cases include claims that:

• You failed to notify your employer in a timely manner,
• You didn’t seek medical treatment right away,
• You were injured outside of work,
• Your injury was pre-existing,
• You were injured outside of the “scope of employment”,
• You were under the influence of drugs or alcohol when the accident happened.

The workers’ compensation insurance board might also challenge your benefits on the grounds that you didn’t see an approved doctor or that the medical treatment was unreasonable or unrelated to your injury. 

In other cases, the workers’ compensation insurance company might fail to calculate your benefit amounts correctly.  They might even offer you a lump sum settlement amount that isn’t fair.

Skilled Plainfield Workers’ Compensation Lawyers at Team Law Are Here to Help Victims of Work Accidents in Plainfield, NJ

Regardless of the problems you are facing, the experienced Plainfield workers’ compensation lawyers at Team Law are here to help.  The skill of your lawyer is important to get the compensation you deserve. Our lawyers have been recognized by the state of New Jersey and throughout the country by organizations such as:

• The National Trial Lawyers (named among the top 100 lawyers in the country),
• Million Dollar Advocates Forum,
• Super Lawyers.

We are even certified as trial lawyers by the New Jersey Supreme Court.  Perhaps more importantly, we are experienced in successfully resolving workers’ compensation claims.  We’re ready to put our best skills to work to get fair compensation for your work injury.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Top-Rated Plainfield Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Today

If you were hurt in a workplace accident in Plainfield, NJ, focusing on your health and recovery should be your top priority.  The experienced Plainfield workers’ compensation lawyers at Team Law are here to make sure you have the financial benefits you need to get well.

We review your case and discuss options with you for free.  To schedule your free case review, call our Plainfield personal injury lawyers or fill out this online contact form to speak with our workers comp attorneys in Plainfield, NJ.

About Plainfield, NJ

Plainfield, New Jersey, is located about 29 miles from New York City.  It is also home to a large industrial community, where everything from chemicals to clothing to electronics are made in Plainfield’s many factories.  Plainfield is also a part of the revitalization effort in New Jersey. Because of this, new construction sites have popped up throughout the area. The population of Plainfield is growing along with the infrastructure—as of 2018, an estimated 50,693 residents will call Plainfield home, up about 2% from the 2010 census and about 6% from the 2000 census.

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• Union County Workers’ Compensation
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Union County Office Locations

Team Law has office locations available by appointment in Union County located at:

• 136 Central Avenue, Clark, NJ 07066
• 201 East 5th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060
• 4 Chatham Road, Summit, NJ 07901

Contact one of our Union County offices today for a free consultation.

Workers’ Compensation Courthouse in Plainfield, NJ

200 W. 2nd Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Telephone #:(908) 412-7750
Fax #:(908) 412-2675
Website: Click Here
Serves: Union County
Regional Supervisor: Caroline Mandaglio Head Clerk: Deborah Gaskins
Administrative Supervisory Judge: Ashley Hutchinson
Supervising Judge: Maria Del Valle-Koch
Presiding Judges:  Maria Del Valle-Koch, Gerald Massell, Anthony Mautone

Frequently Asked Questions About Plainfield Workers’ Compensation Claims