How Does A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Get Paid?
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How Does A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Get Paid?
Over 35 years of experience. Over $100 million recovered for clients.

How does a workers’ compensation lawyer get paid?

Most workers’ compensation lawyers in New Jersey handle cases on a contingency basis. This means that they will take a case with no upfront costs to their client and only get paid if they can successfully recover a settlement award or judgment.
 
The first step a lawyer will take is interviewing their client. Lawyers may want to know about their client’s work injury to help them assess the claim. Next, the lawyer will investigate the accident resulting in their client’s injuries, including interviewing witnesses or other important parties.
 
Once the investigation is complete, the lawyer will prepare the workers’ compensation claim. In many cases, a skilled lawyer will negotiate a settlement with the workers’ employer or insurance company, eliminating the need for a stressful trial. This will not always be the case, and in some situations, a lawyer will need to attend several hearings before their client is awarded benefits. If the worker’s claim is denied, then the lawyer will need to file an appeal. The lawyer will typically pay for all litigation expenses throughout the process, including travel costs, investigator fees, expert witness fees and more. If the injured worker does not obtain a settlement award, the lawyer will not recoup these costs.
 
If the injured worker does not get a settlement award or judgment after the process is complete, the lawyer will not receive a fee. It is only if the lawyer can obtain a settlement award or judgment on behalf of their client that they will receive their fee. Typically, a New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyer will receive 20 percent of the amount they recover for their client with the fee ultimately set by the Court. This means that if an injured worker recovers $8,000, the lawyer will receive $1,600.

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