Work Injury Attorneys In Mount Laurel, New Jersey
If you have been hurt on the job, you may have many concerns:
- How will you support yourself or your family?
- Will your injuries fully heal? Will you be able to work again?
- Will you be able to get your old job back?
Ginsberg & O’Connor represent injured workers in Burlington County, Camden County, and surrounding New Jersey. We help you access the medical care and wage benefits you need to recover from a work-related accident. See our workers’ compensation lawyers for more details about your work injury rights, including potential third-party personal injury claims.
We Pursue All Sources of Work Injury Compensation
All New Jersey employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, which means all New Jersey workers are entitled to workers’ comp benefits after an on-the-job injury. However, workers’ compensation is an “exclusive remedy,” which means even if the injury is your employer’s fault, you cannot sue the employer for more money.
However, if someone besides your employer or a co-worker caused or contributed to your accident, you may be able to recover additional compensation through a third-party lawsuit. Our personal injury attorneys regularly handle workplace accident claims eligible for compensation beyond workers’ comp, such as:
- Injuries caused by dangerous machines
- Ladder and scaffolding accidents
- Motor vehicle accidents on duty
- Electric shock, fire, explosion, or toxic exposure
- Slip-and-fall injuries at work sites
When Workplace Accidents Result in Death
Workplace fatalities are a tragic reality in New Jersey, with 116 deaths reported in 2022 alone. They often stem from transportation-related accidents, falls or exposure to harmful substances. Amid such tragedies, families face not only emotional devastation but also financial uncertainty. A wrongful death claim can provide a path to justice and compensation.
Wrongful death in the workplace can occur when an employer’s negligence or unsafe practices lead to a fatal accident. Surviving family members, such as spouses, children, or parents, may be entitled to financial damages for their massive loss.
Types of Compensation
While no financial award can replace someone you love, compensation can help relieve many of the economic burdens grieving families face. You may be eligible for various forms of compensation, including:
- Economic damages for medical bills incurred before death, lost income, funeral or burial expenses, and the value of financial support the deceased would have provided. These losses are tangible and essential for rebuilding financial stability.
- Non-economic damages: Emotional distress, loss of companionship, loss, and the impact of grief on surviving family members. These damages help to address the immeasurable ways a loss changes the lives of those left grieving.
The compensation you receive helps address the potentially substantial loss of support your loved one provided while addressing expenses related to the death.
Calculating Lost Wages
The abrupt loss of income that the deceased provided can pose severe financial burdens. As a result, lost wages often constitute a significant portion of a wrongful death award.
Determining lost wages typically involves assessing the deceased’s earning potential, age, career trajectory, work-life expectancy, and benefits. Comprehensive calculation helps ensure families are fairly compensated for the immediate and long-term financial support they lost after their loved one’s passing.
Navigating wrongful death claims can be complex, requiring a thorough understanding of legal procedures and New Jersey law. Our experienced and compassionate team stands ready to lead you to justice for your remaining family members and your lost loved one.
Contact Our Mount Laurel Offices
The best way to explore your full range of recovery options is to talk to an experienced lawyer. We are ready to speak to you today and help you evaluate your options. Call our Mount Laurel offices toll-free at 856-727-1991, or contact us online today to schedule a free initial consultation. We handle all workplace accident claims on a contingency basis.