Workers Compensation
Workers’ Compensation is a statutory method of providing benefits to an employee (or the employee’s dependent) who suffers a personal injury or death by accident or occupational disease arising out of and in the course of employment. The concept of fault and consequently negligence is not usually present.
When an employee is injured in an accident on the job and is out of work for a period of time, workers’ compensation should cover the costs of recovery, medical fees, rehabilitation expenses, vocational rehabilitation or retraining, and other medical expenses. The needs of a family do not end just because an employee can not return to work. Workers’ compensation laws were enacted to aid employees and families in a timely, efficient manner after a workplace accident. New Jersey provides wage benefits based upon a percentage of the claimant’s weekly wage, subject to a minimum and a ceiling as determined annually by the Commissioner of Labor.
After discharge from active medical or therapeutic treatment, or upon the claimant’s return to work, temporary total disability is discontinued and the employer or its insurance carrier is required to pay partial permanent disability or total permanent disability. If the injury or occupational disease results in the death of the employee, his or her dependents may bring an action for dependency benefits.
Regrettably, employers and insurance companies do not always award claims in an efficient and timely manner, or may deny benefits entirely. If your employer or its insurance carrier has not fairly, expeditiously and properly handled your claim, Sardo & Batista will fight to protect your rights and recover the workers’ compensation benefits you need and are entitled to for your expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Even if your workers’ compensation case does not involve litigation, you may still need proper legal advice regarding your rights. The attorneys of Sardo & Batista, P.C., are experienced workers’ compensation cases will help ensure that you get the maximum benefits as quickly as possible.
To schedule an appointment, please contact the law office of Sardo & Batista, P.C.