New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Janitors

Experienced Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Fight for Janitors Injured on the Job Across New Jersey

A janitor’s work is extremely physically demanding.  Each day, janitors report to work and perform the intense labor needed to keep schools, hospitals, and office buildings running.  When you are hurt on the job as a janitor, you deserve to receive fair compensation benefits to help you through your recovery.

At Team Law, our experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyers have advocated for the rights of janitors and other injured workers across New Jersey for over 60 years.  We understand how the legal system works.  You can face any number of challenges when you try to get the benefits that are rightfully yours—and our team is here to help you overcome those challenges.

If you were hurt working as a janitor or custodian, call our office to learn more about your rights today.  We offer a free initial consultation for every client.  You can also fill out our online contact form to tell us what happened.

Examples of How Janitors Are Injured on the Job

Janitors are tasked with making sure buildings and establishments of all sizes run smoothly.  You are responsible for maintenance, cleaning and repairs.  These responsibilities expose you to the risk of injury on a daily basis. 

Janitors can be injured on the job in any number of ways.  For example, janitors are often injured because of:

• Slip and fall accidents while mopping floors or in building parking lots
• Falls from ladders, roofs or other heights while making repairs
• Strains incurred while performing heavy lifting required of the job, including taking out the trash
• Accidents involving falling objects where the janitor is struck by a falling object
• Repetitive stress injuries that happen when you perform the same motions repetitively over time, such as lifting, bending, pushing, etc.
• Puncture wounds and lacerations from sharp objects when taking out the trash or conducting maintenance
• Electrical shocks and electrocution caused by working with dangerous or faulty equipment

If you were hurt working as a janitor, the first thing you should do is to report your injury or accident to a supervisor at work to protect your right to fair Workers’ Compensation benefits, and receive prompt and necessary medical treatment for your injuries.  Your Workers’ Compensation benefits cover:

• 70% of your average weekly wages prior to the accident after a 7 day waiting period
• All medical bills, including co-pays and deductibles, medications, surgeries and rehab
• Permanent partial or total disability benefits if the injured body part does not heal to 100% full function

Dedicated Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Help Injured Janitors Explore All Options for Recovering compensation

You should not have to worry about how to pay your bills when you cannot work because of a work accident.  Every New Jersey employee is entitled to Workers’ Compensation for job-related injuries and illnesses.  To qualify for benefits:

• You must have been an employee, and
• Your injury or illness must have been caused by something at work, whether one specific accident, your everyday work activities or even the work environment itself

Workers’ Compensation benefits are often improperly challenged by the employer or their insurance company, however at Team Law, our lawyers will help with your initial claim, or a claim that is denied or delayed.  To make sure you get the benefits you need, you should take the following initial steps after a work injury:

• Report your injury to a manager or supervisor as soon as possible 
• Complete any accident report that they request
• Treat with the doctor provided by the insurance carrier, as required by New Jersey law
• Make sure to follow doctors’ orders
• Keep records, including all documentation your doctor gives you and copies of the paperwork your supervisors ask you to complete

While your right to Workers’ Compensation benefits is spelled out in the law, employers can still challenge your right to benefits.  Your employer might claim your injury was not really work-related or that you had a pre-existing condition.  In other cases, Workers’ Compensation claims can be denied because the paperwork was incomplete or filed late. 

At Team Law, our lawyers understand the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation system because we have been helping clients get their benefits for decades.  We are ready to help you get the fair benefits you need.  We may even be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent third party (non-employer) to recover additional compensation, including compensation for:

• Full lost wages
• Lost future earning potential
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life

To learn more about our practice and how our lawyers can help, call Team Law today.

Hurt on the Job as a Janitor?  Call the Respected Workers’ Compensation Lawyers at Team Law Today

Workers’ Compensation is a no-fault system, meaning that you are entitled to benefits even if the accident was your own fault.  At Team Law, we will advocate to help you receive the maximum amount of Workers’ Compensation you deserve.

Getting information about your legal rights is the first step to protecting them.  To schedule your free case review, call our office or contact us online today.  We serve clients across New Jersey.

Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation for Janitors