New Jersey and New York Workers' Compensation Lawyers
New Jersey and New York laws require that almost every employer provide employees with workers' compensation coverage. This allows workers who are injured or made ill on the job to receive medical treatment and some level of wage replacement during temporary disability, regardless of fault. They may also receive full or partial permanent disability benefits, depending upon the nature of the injury and the medical prognosis. Despite the law, carriers of workers' compensation insurance often deny initial claims. Workers should not give up when this happens. Rather, they should seek the advice and counsel of an experienced workers' compensation lawyer.
Contact an attorney immediately
At the law firm of Koles, Burke & Bustillo, L.L.P., our attorneys have been helping workers file the initial denial of workers' compensation claims for many years. Initial claims are frequently denied because of a technical error in the first petition for benefits. They are also turned down because of a failure to file the initial claim in a timely manner, or because the injury is determined to be unrelated to the workplace. If you have been denied workers' compensation benefits, contact a lawyer to learn about your rights and your options. Call us to schedule a free consultation on any accident cases at one of our New Jersey and New York offices.
Benefits of workers' compensation
Workers' compensation cases occur in all industries and workplaces. Construction workers, delivery truck drivers, and warehouse employees are all eligible to obtain benefits when injured or made ill in the course of their employment. In addition, workers may receive treatment and income replacement for occupational diseases such as asthma, skin problems, lung diseases, and psychiatric illnesses. Workers are usually required to seek treatment from a physician approved by the employer. If they do not, their medical bills may not be paid.
How an attorney can help
When a client’s initial petition for benefits has been denied, our attorneys ensure that an appeal is done correctly. When a claim for full or partial disability has been turned down, we work with doctors to obtain full documentation of the disability. To learn more about appealing a workers' compensation denial, call one of the attorneys at Koles, Burke & Bustillo, L.L.P. We have four convenient offices to meet the needs of clients in North Jersey and New York City.
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