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Team Law’s New Jersey Workplace Accident Attorneys Fight for Your Right to NJ Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Third Party Injury Claims

While the number of employees who had to take time off work after getting injured on the job dropped last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of people who get hurt badly enough to qualify for Workers’ Compensation benefits is alarmingly high. Injuries cross all sector boundaries, although some types of work are obviously more dangerous than others. If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, you are legally entitled to file for Workers’ Compensation benefits. Regardless of who was at fault for your injury, your workers’ comp benefits can cover the cost of your medical treatment and provide you with replacement pay while you are out of work recovering and under a doctor’s care. If your family member was killed in a workplace accident, you may be entitled to death benefits. The NJ Workers’ Compensation System is complex. Speak to a knowledgeable New Jersey workplace accident lawyer at Team Law who will stand up to and deal with insurance companies on your behalf and make sure you get all the benefits you are entitled to receive.

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Which Occupations Have the Highest Workplace Injury Rates?

The median rate of injury, across all occupations, has hovered around 100 injuries per 10,000 workers in the United States for several years. However, the US Department of Labor reports some occupations had rates greater than 375 cases per 10,000 full-time workers. These include:

Construction Workers (including roofing contractors)
Healthcare Workers
Police And Firefighters
Transit Workers

Other occupations with the highest number of workplace accidents include:

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What are the Most Common Types of Injuries in Workplace Accidents?

Every type of job has its pros and cons; some pay better, some are more interesting than others. All job sectors come with an inherent risk of injury for workers. Simply put: accidents happen. Of course, any workplace injury, regardless of what type of work you do, makes you eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits in New Jersey. Here are some common injuries categorized by profession:

Office Workers:

Heavy-lifting requirements that lead to back, neck and shoulder injuries
Falls, slips, and trips that lead to sprains, strains, and fractures, etc.
Poor ergonomics that lead to repetitive motion injury (carpal tunnel), back strain, poor circulation, etc.
Poor lighting, ventilation or air pollution that leads to vision, breathing and hearing problems

Construction Workers:

Forklift and other motor vehicle accidents
Slip & falls due to spills
Ladder and scaffolding accidents
Cuts and amputations
Wrongful death
Electrical burns

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Law Enforcement

Bullet wounds or other injuries stemming from suspect apprehension
Accidents during risky training exercises
Vehicle crashes, including motorcycle accidents
Slips and falls
Wrongful death

Healthcare Professions

Overexertion (heavy lifting)
Slips, trips & falls
Contact with objects
Violence
Exposure to substances (i.e. needle sticks)
Wrongful death

If You Have Been Injured on the Job, Talk to a New Jersey Workplace Accident Lawyer for Free About Your Case

New Jersey law requires your employer to carry Workers’ Comp insurance on your behalf just in you get injured on the job. However, the law doesn’t dictate the quality of medical care you will receive, nor does it guarantee you smooth sailing with the insurance company. In fact, historically, Workers’ Comp insurance companies want to pay you the least they can and get you back on the job as soon as possible.

If you get injured at work, Team Law will go to work for you. Call a qualified New Jersey workplace accident lawyer at Team Law today for a free consultation about your case. You can also talk to one of our experienced attorneys about the possibility of a third party claim if someone other than your employer is to blame for your on-the-job injuries. Fill out our convenient online contact form to schedule an appointment at one of our office locations. We will listen to your situation and determine the best strategy for helping you obtain the maximum compensation for your injury.

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