
New Jersey employees find themselves dealing with many different types of injuries that can be claimed under workers’ compensation. From back pain due to lifting to carpal tunnel due to typing, these injuries happen every day. Fortunately, a skilled attorney can assist you in many different ways when it comes to your workers’ compensation claim.
Explain the types of benefits you’re eligible for
While you can read through many educational posts about workers’ compensation, there’s nothing as easy as asking a knowledgeable attorney about the subject. They are experienced with workers’ compensation law and benefits. They can explain to you the types of benefits you’re currently eligible for. Some of the most common include medical benefits, permanent total disability benefits, temporary partial disability benefits and vocational rehabilitation benefits.
Gathering evidence to support your claim
When you’re injured, the last thing that you want to deal with is gathering up a bunch of evidence to support your workers’ compensation claim. When you hire an attorney to assist you with your case, you can be assured that they’ll take care of the evidence gathering. They will collect your medical records and seek out the statements of co-workers who may have witnessed the accident.
Communicate with your employer
An attorney can also be a great middleman that will act on your behalf when it comes to your employer and the workers’ compensation insurance company. They can take care of contacting them regarding your injury status and work with the insurance company to negotiate settlements on your behalf.
Filing a workers’ compensation claim can be a difficult experience. A lack of knowledge on the subject combined with the physical and emotional strain of an injury can make it even more difficult. Luckily, you can hire an experienced attorney to handle the claim on your behalf.