Protect Yourself and Your Family
If you have been injured at work or are suffering from an illness caused by your work environment, protect yourself and your family by pursuing the benefits to which you are entitled. At Fishman, Littlefield & Fishman, we will defend your rights under the New Jersey Workers' Compensation system and guide you through the legal process.
To speak with an attorney about your workplace injury, call our Haddon Heights or Hammonton law office for a free consultation or contact us online. Haddon Heights area 856-546-8400, Hammonton area 609-567-2009 or toll free at 1-888-339-7675. Our attorneys have more than 70 years of combined experience helping clients pursue the compensation they deserve.
If Your Injury Occurred at Work, You Are Entitled to Benefits
Regardless of fault, if you were injured while working in the State of New Jersey, you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Whether your injury was a sudden accident or an illness that occurred over time, your benefits will include medical expenses. Additionally, there are four forms of disability benefits you are eligible for depending on the severity of your injury and your ability to work:
Medical benefits: Subject to the employer's approval, these benefits may include compensation for office visits, occupational/physical therapy, surgery and prescription medications.
Temporary disability benefits: Available to any injured worker while they are receiving treatment and are unable to work.
Permanent disability benefits: These are available if the worker is left with a permanent problem which affects their ability to work or use the part of the body that was injured.
Death benefits: The dependents of a worker who dies as a result of a work related injury or illness are entitled to benefits, regardless of fault.
We Know Workers' Compensation in New Jersey
Our attorneys at Fishman, Littlefield & Fishman know that personal injuries can be devastating. If you have suffered from an accident on the job or an illness due to your workplace environment, we can help. We handle cases involving various injuries, including:
- Exposure to dust, fumes and chemicals
- Neck, back and spinal cord Injuries
- Amputations
- Heart attacks
- Death
- Broken bones
- Repetitive motion injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome
- Lifting injuries
- Construction injuries
- Injuries due to ladder and scaffolding falls
For a free consultation regarding your workers' compensation benefits case, call our knowledgeable lawyers at 1-888-339-7675 or complete our online form.
