Employers have a responsibility to keep their employees reasonably safe from harm, and to provide for them if they become injured on the job and are no longer able to work.
Specifically, employers are required to reimburse employees injured in workplace accidents for emergency medical expenses and lost wages, even if the worker caused the accident. They must also pay for ongoing medical care until an employee has fully recovered.
Workers’ compensation claims can be extremely complicated. In some cases, employers or insurance companies will deny rightful claims. Other times, they may terminate disability payments early, or fail to pay the full amount. If you were injured at your workplace, a qualified workers’ compensation lawyer at our New Jersey firm can evaluate your case and help you obtain the full compensation to which you are entitled.
When a work-related injury temporarily prevents an employee from returning to work, the employee is entitled to short-term disability benefits. These payments are generally about 70 percent of a worker’s weekly wages, up to a maximum of $691 a week (as of January 2006). If your employer is denying you disability payments, contact our workers’ compensation lawyers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for legal assistance.
If you suffered a severe job-related injury that prevents you from returning to work for a long period of time, you may be eligible for long-term disability benefits. If you have a permanent impairment, such as the loss of a finger or hand, chronic pain, or hearing or vision loss, you may be entitled to permanent disability benefits. Contact our attorneys so we can ensure that you receive the full amount of compensation you deserve.
Employees who become injured on-the-job deserve to receive disability benefits if their injury prevents them from working. If your employer refuses to provide benefits or terminates benefits before you are able to return to work, you may be able to take legal action.
Employers have a responsibility to maintain a safe and secure working environment for their employees. When a workplace hazard leads to an employee injury, the employee is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits and has the option of filing a personal injury claim. Once you file for workers’ compensation, you will not be able to take legal action against your employer. Therefore, it is important that you consult an attorney immediately following your injury. We can evaluate your case and help you determine what steps to take to ensure maximum compensation for your injury.
When an employee is injured at work, the employer or its workers’ compensation carrier is required to pay for all reasonable medical care associated with the injury. The only on-the-job injuries that employers are not responsible for are: self-inflicted injuries, injuries that occur when an employee is not working, and injuries that occur when an employee is violating company policy or breaking the law. If you believe you have a legitimate workers’ compensation claim, but your employer refuses to pay for your medical bills, contact our firm for legal assistance.
In many cases, employers are allowed to choose which physician will examine you following an on-the-job injury. However, the doctor you see must be competent and able to provide you with the care you need. If you were denied proper medical treatment by your employer, a workers’ compensation lawyer at our New Jersey practice can investigate your case and help you take appropriate legal action.
By their very nature, construction sites are dangerous. As such, construction accidents typically make up a significant portion of workers’ compensation cases. Due to their inherent dangers, numerous regulations and safety practices are present at construction sites. The experienced New Jersey and Pennsylvania construction accident attorneys at Winegar, Wilhelm, Glynn & Roemersma have extensive knowledge of the rules that protect construction workers.
Even the most safe and skilled construction worker can be injured on a construction site. At WWGR in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, our construction accident attorneys can help injury victims receive medical care above and beyond that which is allowed by a workers compensation plan. They can help you recover lost earnings and damages for the physical and mental pain accidents may cause.
Construction sites can be dangerous even for those with no connection to the construction project. If a construction site is left unsafe or improperly maintained, the contractor or foreman may be liable for accidents and injuries that occur. Practicing in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, our construction accident attorneys have represented construction workers and non-construction workers alike.
At Winegar, Wilhelm, Glynn & Roemersma, we are dedicated to helping accident victims, and we pride ourselves on the personal attention we provide to every client.
New Jersey – Main Office
305 Roseberry St
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Phone: 866.792.8424
Pennsylvania – Hours by Appointment
84 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Phone: 866-792-8424
Contact Winegar, Wilhelm, Glynn & Roemersma to arrange a legal consultation with an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer in New Jersey or Pennsylvania.