New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for Shoulder Injury

Respected NJ Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Put 60 Years’ Experience to Work for Clients with Work-Related Shoulder Injuries

The shoulder is one of the most flexible joints in the body.  Unfortunately, the shoulder’s wide range of motion actually makes it more susceptible to injury.  Although painters, construction workers and even warehouse employees are vulnerable to shoulder injuries, these serious injuries can happen in any type of work environment—whether in a serious workplace accident or simply by reaching overhead to take a box off a shelf.

Shoulder injuries can be painful and cause you to miss work for weeks—or, sometimes, even months if your injury requires surgery.  At Team Law, we help clients get fair Workers’ Compensation benefits for their work injuries.  With over 60 years’ experience, we have a reputation for excellence both with the courts and Workers’ Compensation defense attorneys. 

New Jersey Workers’ Compensation law provides medical and wage replacement benefits until maximum medical improvement has been achieved, after which the insurance company could try to terminate your benefits.  Your employer could even try to claim that your shoulder injury happened outside of work.  An experienced lawyer can help you navigate these issues and more.

Issues that arise in Workers’ Compensation cases can be complex.  Without the advice of a skilled Workers’ Compensation lawyer, you might receive less than you deserve—and you might not even realize that you are entitled to more.  At Team Law, we work tirelessly to pursue every option for recovering fair compensation in your case.  To learn more about our practice, call or contact us today for a free case evaluation.

Common Types of Shoulder Injury

A shoulder injury can impact your ability to accomplish even routine tasks around the workplace.  Even the simple act of lifting your arm to turn on a light can result in extreme pain, especially if the rotator cuff is damaged.  If your job requires lifting or working above your head, you may be particularly at risk for a shoulder injury. 

Common types of shoulder injury include:

• Rotator cuff tears, which can require surgery to repair tears to the muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint
• Rotator cuff bursitis or tendinitis, which is caused by inflammation in the bursa or tendons that surround the shoulder
• Dislocated shoulder injuries, which happen when the actual ball that connects the arm to the torso pops out of the shoulder socket
• Partial shoulder dislocation, which, if left untreated, often causes serious damage to the surrounding muscles and tendons
• Fractures to the clavicle, scapula, or upper arm bone
• Impingement, which is a type of injury caused by pressure created by the shoulder blade that can cause serious injury if not treated, including damage to the rotator cuff
• Torn or worn cartilage, which can worsen over time and result in constant pain from bone-on-bone contact

To effectively treat a shoulder injury, you may require:

• Extensive physical therapy
• Cortisone injections to control the pain
• Rest, along with heat or ice while keeping the shoulder immobile
• Surgery, especially in the case of rotator cuff injuries

In some cases, serious shoulder injuries never heal.  Depending upon your profession and the type of injury, your ability to work may be dramatically impacted.  Some shoulder injury victims are never able to return to their previous occupation, and some are only able to return in a partial capacity.

Although some shoulder injuries are caused by a sudden accident, some start off minor and worsen over time.  These types of “wear and tear” accidents are easy for employers and insurance companies to challenge. 

If you notice any type of aching or weakness in your shoulder or arm, you should ask your doctor to check for a shoulder injury and notify your employer.  You should also discuss your options with an experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyer who can get involved quickly to clear the path to recovering fair benefits.

Basic Types of New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Benefits

At Team Law, our Workers’ Compensation lawyers can help you determine the best course of action for getting fair benefits for your shoulder injury.  Under NJ Workers’ Compensation law, you are entitled to:

• compensation to cover your medical expenses
• Temporary total disability benefits if you are unable to work for at least eight days, at the rate of 70% of your average weekly wages
• Permanent partial or total disability benefits if your shoulder injury fails to heal to 100% normal function after you have recovered to the maximum extent possible

Schedule Your Free Case Review to Discuss Options for Getting Fair compensation if You Have Sustained a Work-Related Shoulder Injury

You should never have to settle for less than you deserve after sustaining a work injury.  At Team Law, we have been successfully representing clients in Workers’ Compensation cases for over 60 years.  We put the experience and knowledge we have obtained over the years to work for you. 

To explore options for recovering full and fair compensation in your shoulder injury case, call our experienced New Jersey Workers’ Compensation lawyers today.  You can also fill out our online contact form and we will reach out to you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Workers’ Compensation for Shoulder Injury