New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Machine Operators

Trusted New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Help Injured Machine Operators Get Full compensation

Machine operators are exposed to many different types of risks on the job.  If you suffered a hand injury, nerve damage, back injury or any other type of injury or illness at work, our lawyers at Team Law will work to make sure you get the proper medical treatment and fair compensation you deserve.

New Jersey Workers’ Compensation is a no-fault system.  That means you do not have to prove that someone else was negligence to recover compensation for lost wages and medical bills.  Even if the accident was your fault, you can receive compensation if you meet the following basic criteria:

• You were an employee
• The injury or illness happened in the course of employment
• You require medical treatment

In some cases, you might even be entitled to compensation above and beyond your medical bills and lost wages.  At Team Law, our Workers’ Compensation lawyers are here to help you understand your rights.  We put 60-plus years’ of legal experience to work in order to make sure you are compensated to the fullest extent of the law. 

If you are a machine operator who was hurt on the job, we can help get you the money you need to pay your bills.  Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our top-rated New Jersey Workers’ Compensation lawyers today.

We Represent Machine Operators Injured on the Job

Machine operators are exposed to significant dangers in the workplace.  When one of those dangers causes an injury or illness, you should not be the one to pay.  Machine operators are at risk of sustaining:

• Injuries to the hand caused by malfunctioning machine equipment
• Loss of fingers, hands and even arms
• Repetitive stress injuries from executing the same motions throughout each work day
• Nerve damage to the hands
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Severe burns if you are working with hot liquid metal or other hot materials
• Slip and fall, or trip and fall, accidents while moving around the workplace

Even if you think the injury is relatively minor, it is important to notify your supervisor immediately.  Seemingly minor injuries can eventually cause serious damage, especially if you continue to work.  Getting medical treatment as soon as possible can be key to preventing permanent damage if possible.

While getting legal help might be the last thing on your mind, many injured workers face challenges when filing a Workers’ Compensation claim.  Employers and insurance companies are often financially motivated to deny your claim or minimize your benefits.  They might even send you to multiple doctors with the goal of getting a medical diagnosis that could require you to return to work before you’re ready.

At Team Law, we offer a free case review so that we can explore your options and help you understand your legal rights.  To schedule your free consultation, call our dedicated Workers’ Compensation lawyers anytime.

Helping Injured Machine Operators Understand the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation System

At Team Law, we are proactive in our approach.  That means we do not simply wait around for your benefit checks to come in.  We take every possible action to get you fair compensation as quickly as possible.  Workers’ Compensation benefits generally cover:

• All of your medical costs, including rehab, medications, deductibles and copays
• Wage replacement benefits of  70% of your average weekly wages before the accident if the treating doctor keeps you out of work for at least 8 days
• Permanent partial or total disability benefits after treatment has concluded if your injured body part fails to heal to 100% function

Wage replacement benefits can be characterized as temporary or permanent, and partial or total.  The type of wage replacement benefits you will receive depends on the severity of your injury.

Many clients have questions about whether they are entitled to receive additional compensation for things like pain and suffering.  The availability of additional compensation depends on who was responsible for your accident.  Workers’ Compensation is available regardless of fault, but does not provide pain and suffering payments.  If someone who was not your employer, a co-worker, or you caused the accident, we can file a third-party claim for additional compensation.  For example, the following parties might be held responsible in a third-party lawsuit:

• The manufacturer of a defective machine component
• The person or entity that designed a dangerous machine
• A company charged with maintaining or repairing the machine if negligent maintenance was the cause of your accident

You could be entitled to both Workers’ Compensation benefits and additional compensation for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, mental anguish and more through a lawsuit against another company.  Our accident and injury lawyers at Team Law believe in taking action to protect injured workers’ rights. 

Hurt Operating a Machine?  Call Today to Learn More About Your Legal Right to Workers’ Compensation

Operating a machine presents the risk of injury and you have the right to fair compensation when risk becomes reality.  Our dedicated Workers’ Compensation lawyers at Team Law can assist you every step of the way, including in filing your initial claim and understanding your options throughout the process.  We don’t back down to insurance adjusters and employers who try to deny your benefits.

To learn more about how we can help you and your family, call or contact our office today.  Your initial consultation is always free, and you do not have to pay our attorneys’ fees unless we win compensation in your case.

Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation for Machine Operators