Workplace Accidents

If you have been hurt on the job or while at work, you may be facing a lot of different issues. How will you support yourself or your family? Will you ever get better? Will you be able to work again? Will you be able to get your old job back? The New Jersey workers' compensation system was designed to make sure that you are able to support yourself and your family when you are injured on the job.

You are entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits whenever you are hurt within the scope of your employment, regardless of whose fault the accident or injury was. However, workers' compensation benefits are considered to be an "exclusive remedy" against your employer. This means that even if the injury is your employer's fault, you can't sue them in court for more money. Your attorney will explain the system more fully during your initial consultation.

However, if your construction or workplace injury is the result of someone else's negligence, carelessness, recklessness or intentional conduct, or if it was the result of a defective product or machine, you may be able to recover more money under a "third party" suit. This is a lawsuit against the negligent person or manufacturer of the defective product that may allow you to receive full and adequate compensation for your injuries. A New Jersey workers' compensation lawyer like those at Ginsberg & O'Connor, P.C. can explain your rights and options to you.

If you have any questions, or wish to make an appointment to speak with an attorney regarding your workers' compensation case, please do not hesitate to call our Mount Laurel, New Jersey office at (888) 727-1991. If you prefer, you may e-mail us, or fill out the form on the Contact Us page of this website and a representative from our office will be in touch with you as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!