New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Security Guards

New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Help Security Guards Recover Fair Compensation for Work Injuries

In the course of protecting others, security guards put their own safety at risk every day—in most cases, you are the first responder on the scene.  Security guards are usually hired to prevent violence and other criminal activity.  But will you and your family be protected when you are hurt while patrolling to protect others?  Fortunately, your employer is required to pay into the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation system—meaning you may have the right to receive financial help while you recover.

At Team Law, our experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyers have helped clients in situations similar to yours recover fair compensation.  We have both Workers’ Compensation and personal injury experience.  That means we have the knowledge and resources to explore every possible outcome for getting maximum compensation in your case.

Security guards face unique challenges both on the job and when claiming Workers’ Compensation.  Your employer might even improperly tell you that you assumed the risk by taking the position.  Working with an experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyer who will protect your interests gives you the greatest chance of recovering every dollar you deserve.

To begin developing a plan in your case, call our office today and schedule a free, no-obligation case review with our respected New Jersey Workers’ Compensation lawyers.

Security Guards Face a High Risk of On-the-Job Injury

Working as a security guard is a high-risk job, but that does not mean that you waive your rights to receive financial compensation if you are hurt on the job.  Workers’ Compensation does protect your employer from lawsuits.  In exchange for receiving Workers’ Compensation benefits, you give up the right to sue your employer for negligence related to your injuries.

Security guards take on the risk of being injured in situations involving:

• Breaking up fights between parties lawfully on the premises
• Outright physical attacks and violence from those confronted on suspicions of trespassing, theft or unacceptable behavior
• Slip and fall accidents while patrolling the premises
• Slip, or trip, and fall accidents while chasing down a suspect
• Hit-and-run car accidents as a suspect attempts to escape
• Car accidents caused by drunk drivers or other patrons simply leaving the premises
• Accidental exposure to harmful substances on the property

Any of these situations can result in serious injuries that might require weeks or months of recovery—putting you out of work in the process.  Common injuries sustained by security guards at work include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Broken bones
• Spinal cord damage
• Lacerations and severe bruising

Depending upon the circumstances surrounding your injuries, you may have the right to both Workers’ Compensation and additional compensation through a third-party claim.  Third-party claims are personal injury lawsuits against a non-employer or co-employee who caused your accident.  For example, if you were hit by a drunk driver while working as a security guard, you might be entitled to sue the driver.

Team Law Will Work to Protect Your Right to Maximum Workers’ Compensation Benefits

If you are hurt on the job as a security guard, you have the right to financial benefits through the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation system.  These benefits cover:

• Medical bills
• 70% of your average weekly wages if you are unable to work for at least 8 days
• Permanent partial or total disability benefits if the injured body part does not heal to 100% function
• Death benefits for a surviving family

Many security guards actually work for a security company.  That security company, in turn, contracts your services out to third-party vendors whose property you are employed to protect.  After you are injured on the job, it is important that you:

• Notify your primary employer (usually the security company) about the accident and injuries in writing and as soon as possible
• Request medical attention immediately after the accident
• Keep all documentation related to the medical visit, as it can be key to proving that your injury occurred during the course of employment
• Call an experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyer who offers a free case review for advice

Even though your employer is required to pay into the Workers’ Compensation system, the employer or insurance carrier might try to deny your benefits.  Your benefit check might also be much lower than you really deserve.  Whenever you face any type of challenge to your right to Workers’ Compensation, it is important to speak with an experienced lawyer.  Any delays in your benefit checks could leave you with unpaid bills and late fees.

At Team Law, we work tirelessly to protect the legal rights of those who keep us safe.  To learn more about how we can help get the fair benefits you deserve, call us for a free case evaluation today.

Call Today for a Free Consultation with Our Workers’ Compensation Lawyers for Security Guards

Our established law firm has been fighting to protect workers’ rights for over 60 years.  We have dedicated our practice to helping others—and have built our reputation for excellence in doing just that.  To learn more about your rights under the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation system, or to explore the possibility of filing a personal injury lawsuit for your work accident, call us for a free consultation today.  You can also use our online contact form.

Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation for Security Guards