Employees who have recently been injured in a New Jersey workplace accident should consult with an attorney for several reasons. First, after a workplace injury, you will likely have many questions about your rights, the process and how to get started. An attorney can help familiarize you with the process, so you know what to expect. This can greatly reduce the stress and uncertainty that can make obtaining benefits harder than it needs to be.

Second, employers and their insurance companies will often dispute an employee's claim. For example, an employer may claim that your injuries were not related to your employment, or that your own reckless conduct resulted in your injuries. It is also common for an insurance company to offer far less than the benefits an injured worker deserves. In either of these cases, an experienced attorney can be an invaluable asset.

Finally, a New Jersey workers' compensation attorney can also help injured workers determine if they have other types of claims, aside from a workers' comp claim. One of the biggest drawbacks of workers' compensation claims is that they do not provide for non-economic benefits, such as damages for an employee's pain and suffering. However, if a non-employer third party is responsible for an employee's injuries, the injured worker can bring a personal injury claim against that party. This can greatly increase the amount of compensation available to accident victims. However, unlike in a workers' compensation claim, successfully bringing a New Jersey third-party personal injury claim requires the injured worker to prove that the other party was negligent. It is crucial for workers to understand and appreciate the differences between a workers' compensation claim and a personal injury case.

If you cannot do your job because of a work-related injury, you could incur expensive medical bills and lose several paychecks while taking time off to recover. A workers' compensation lawyer will make sure you receive all the benefits you are entitled to after suffering an on-the-job injury, including medical treatment, lost wages, disability and more.

Getting workers' compensation may seem like a straightforward process on the surface. However, insurance companies know how to use the workers' compensation system to their advantage. They may argue that your injuries were not work-related, question how hurt you really are or force you to return to work early. A workers' compensation lawyer can fight for your rights on your behalf anytime your claim is disputed for any number of reasons.

A workers' compensation attorney can also help injured employees determine if a third party was to blame for their injuries. In some situations, it may be possible to file a personal injury claim against the third party to obtain damages for non-economic benefits, such as pain and suffering.

No matter the scenario you face, retaining an experienced New Jersey workers' compensation lawyer can help make the process of obtaining benefits easier and stress-free. The attorney can answer all your questions about your legal rights. That way, you know what to expect when filing a claim.

The Todd J. Leonard Law Firm has a reputation for excellence as a leading law firm in New Jersey. We have more than 35 years of experience in protecting the rights of injured workers. Our lawyers have maintained a track record of successful results, recovering over $100 million for our clients.

We understand the challenges employees face following a workplace injury. The Todd J. Leonard Law Firm is dedicated to providing outstanding legal representation. Our New Jersey workers' compensation attorneys will fight to ensure you receive all the benefits you are entitled to, including medical expenses, lost wages, disability and other costs.

When you hire the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm, you have retained workers' compensation lawyers who fight to ensure the benefits you are entitled to are received. These lawyers have successfully dealt with employers of all sizes and aggressive insurance companies. Our Founding Partner, Todd Leonard, is a certified civil trial attorney. He is also a member of NJCOSH (New Jersey Council on Safety & Health), an organization of lawyers, doctors and union members who join forces "to protect the rights of injured workers."

Contact the Todd J. Leonard Law Firm to discuss your work injury with a member of our team and get answers to all of your questions about obtaining workers' compensation benefits. There is no legal fee unless your workers' compensation case is successful. We offer a free, confidential consultation.