If you were injured at work in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, you may be entitled to medical treatment paid for by workers’ compensation, temporary disability benefits while you are unable to work, and compensation for a permanent injury.
The Law Offices of Michael S. Williams, LLC has an office conveniently located at 106 Apple Street, Suite 115 B, Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07724.
For nearly 20 years, attorney Michael S. Williams has represented injured New Jersey workers and helped clients recover millions of dollars in workers’ compensation benefits.
We represent injured workers who live or work in Tinton Falls and throughout Monmouth County. Learn more about our Monmouth County workers’ compensation representation.
We also regularly handle cases in the Freehold Workers’ Compensation Court, where Monmouth County workers’ compensation cases are heard.
After a Work Injury, You May Be Entitled To:
- •100% covered authorized medical treatment
- •Temporary disability benefits equal to 70% of your wages, subject to statutory limits
- •Compensation for permanent injuries
- •Benefits for occupational illnesses and repetitive-work injuries
- •Additional compensation through a third-party personal injury claim when someone other than your employer caused the accident
Call 732-351-2800 for a free consultation with a Tinton Falls workers’ compensation lawyer.
Meet with us at our Tinton Falls office, or schedule a telephone or virtual consultation.
A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer in Tinton Falls
When you are injured at work, having a local attorney who regularly handles New Jersey workers’ compensation cases can make the process easier.
Our Tinton Falls office is located at:
Law Offices of Michael S. Williams, LLC
106 Apple Street, Suite 115 B
Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07724
From our Tinton Falls office, we represent injured employees throughout Monmouth County and across New Jersey.
Attorney Michael S. Williams personally represents injured workers in disputes involving medical treatment, temporary disability benefits, return-to-work issues and permanent disability.
When court intervention is necessary, we regularly handle matters in the Freehold Workers’ Compensation Court.
Why Injured Workers Choose Our Firm
Workers’ compensation insurance carriers control medical treatment in New Jersey. Disputes frequently arise over whether additional treatment is necessary, when an employee can return to work, whether temporary disability benefits should continue, and the extent of permanent disability.
Our firm represents injured workers throughout this process.
We can:
- •Seek authorization for necessary medical treatment
- •Challenge denied and delayed workers’ compensation claims
- •Pursue temporary disability benefits
- •Challenge the premature termination of medical treatment
- •Address disputes over an injured worker’s ability to return to work
- •File motions for medical and temporary disability benefits
- •Pursue permanent partial and permanent total disability awards
- •Handle hearings, negotiations and court appearances
- •Investigate potential third-party personal injury claims
When an insurance carrier refuses to provide appropriate treatment or benefits, we are prepared to take the issue before the Workers’ Compensation Court.
Workers’ Compensation Benefits After a Tinton Falls Work Injury
New Jersey workers’ compensation provides several types of benefits to employees who suffer compensable workplace injuries and occupational conditions.
Medical Treatment
The employer or its workers’ compensation insurance carrier is responsible for providing and paying for authorized medical treatment necessary to treat and cure a compensable work injury.
Treatment may include:
- •Emergency care
- •Doctor visits
- •Diagnostic testing
- •Physical therapy
- •Injections
- •Surgery
- •Prescription medication
- •Other medically necessary authorized treatment
In New Jersey, the employer or workers’ compensation insurance carrier generally has the right to select the authorized treating physicians.
If necessary treatment is denied, delayed or prematurely terminated, we seek relief from the Workers’ Compensation Court to order treatment.
Temporary Disability Benefits
If a compensable workplace injury prevents you from working, you’re entitled to temporary disability benefits equal to 70% of your average gross weekly wage, subject to New Jersey’s statutory minimum and maximum rates.
Disputes can arise when an authorized physician releases an employee to work despite continuing symptoms or when an insurance carrier concludes that additional treatment is unnecessary.
We evaluate whether benefits were properly terminated and whether additional medical treatment or temporary disability benefits should be pursued.
Permanent Partial Disability
An employee who suffers a permanent loss of function from a work-related injury may be entitled to a permanent partial disability award.
The value of the claim depends upon factors including the nature and extent of the permanent disability, the body part involved and the applicable statutory rate.
Permanent Total Disability
When a work injury leaves an employee permanently unable to return to gainful employment, the employee may potentially qualify for permanent total disability benefits.
Dependency and Death Benefits
When a compensable workplace injury or occupational condition results in death, qualifying dependents may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.
What if Workers’ Compensation Refuses Medical Treatment?
An insurance carrier’s acceptance of a workers’ compensation claim does not mean there will never be a dispute.
A carrier may refuse to authorize:
- •An MRI or other diagnostic testing
- •Evaluation by a specialist
- •Physical therapy
- •Injections
- •Surgery
- •Treatment of an additional injured body part
- •A second medical opinion
- •Additional treatment after an authorized doctor attempts to discharge you
When necessary medical treatment is denied or unreasonably delayed, an injured worker may be able to file a Motion for Medical and Temporary Benefits with the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation.
The motion can ask the Workers’ Compensation Court to order the employer or its insurance carrier to provide appropriate medical treatment or benefits.
Our representation is not limited to obtaining a settlement at the end of your case. We also work to protect your right to appropriate treatment and wage benefits while your case is pending.
Recent Workers’ Compensation Results for Injured New Jersey Workers
The Law Offices of Michael S. Williams, LLC has obtained substantial workers’ compensation awards for injured employees, including:
$494,850 Initial Permanent Total Disability Award
Permanent total disability benefits obtained for a delivery driver who suffered a serious lower-back injury and was unable to return to gainful employment. The initial 450 weeks of benefits totaled $494,850, with benefits potentially continuing thereafter for as long as the worker remains totally disabled under New Jersey law.
$303,000 Workers’ Compensation Award
Eye and psychological injuries suffered by a construction worker.
$184,000 Workers’ Compensation Award
Bilateral shoulder injuries suffered in a workplace slip and fall.
$164,000 Workers’ Compensation Award
Back injury suffered by an automobile mechanic.
$136,000 Workers’ Compensation Award
Back injury suffered by a liquor store employee.
$123,000 Workers’ Compensation Award
Back and shoulder injuries in a workers’ compensation reopener.
$103,000 Workers’ Compensation Award
Back injury suffered while moving a desk.
$103,000 Workers’ Compensation Award
Back injury involving air-conditioning units.
Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Common Work Injuries We Handle
We represent workers in Tinton Falls in all types of cases, including:
- •Construction accidents
- •Warehouse and retail injuries
- •Slip and fall at work
- •Repetitive stress and overuse injuries
- •Work-related motor vehicle accidents
- •Back and spinal injuries
- •Neck injuries
- •Hip injuries
- •Hand and wrist injuries
- •Foot and ankle injuries
- •Occupational exposure and illness
- •Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
- •Psychological injuries
- •Aggravation of pre-existing conditions
A workplace injury does not always result from one sudden accident.
Employees can also develop compensable medical conditions from repetitive work activities or occupational exposures occurring over time.
Likewise, having a pre-existing injury or medical condition does not automatically prevent an employee from receiving workers’ compensation benefits when employment materially aggravates or accelerates the condition.
What Should I Do After a Work Injury in Tinton Falls?
Taking appropriate steps after a workplace accident can help protect your workers’ compensation claim.
Report the Injury to Your Employer
Notify your employer or supervisor about the accident as soon as possible. Do not assume someone else will report the injury for you.
Request Authorized Medical Treatment
If you need treatment, ask your employer where you should obtain authorized workers’ compensation medical care.
Document the Accident and Your Injuries
When possible, preserve information concerning:
- •How the accident happened
- •Where and when it occurred
- •Witnesses
- •Your injuries and symptoms
- •Communications with your employer
- •Medical appointments
- •Time missed from work
Attend Your Medical Appointments
Attend authorized medical appointments and follow reasonable treatment recommendations. Missed appointments and unexplained gaps in treatment can become issues in a disputed claim.
Contact an Attorney if Treatment or Benefits Are Denied
You do not have to wait for an insurance carrier to formally deny your entire workers’ compensation claim.
Legal assistance may be appropriate when:
- •Medical treatment is delayed or denied
- •A doctor prematurely discharges you from treatment
- •You are released to work before you believe you can perform your job
- •Temporary disability benefits are stopped
- •Recommended diagnostic testing or treatment is denied
- •Your employer refuses to report the accident
- •The carrier disputes whether your injury is work-related
Call 732-351-2800 to discuss your Tinton Falls workers’ compensation claim.
Third-Party Claims After a Workplace Accident
Workers’ compensation generally provides medical treatment, temporary disability and permanent disability benefits, but it does not ordinarily provide compensation for pain and suffering.
If someone other than your employer or a coworker negligently caused your workplace accident, you may also have a separate personal injury claim.
Examples include accidents involving:
- •Negligent drivers
- •Contractors or subcontractors
- •Property owners
- •Maintenance companies
- •Defective products or equipment
- •Other negligent third parties
A third-party personal injury claim may provide compensation for pain and suffering and other damages that are not available through workers’ compensation.
Our firm handles both workers’ compensation and personal injury claims, allowing us to investigate all potential sources of compensation arising from a workplace accident.
Workers’ Compensation Representation in Tinton Falls and Throughout Monmouth County
Our Tinton Falls office represents injured workers throughout Monmouth County.
Workers’ compensation cases involving Monmouth County are heard in the Freehold Workers’ Compensation Court, where our firm regularly represents injured employees.
For more information about workers’ compensation claims throughout the county, visit our:
MONMOUTH COUNTY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWYER
Our Tinton Falls office is conveniently located for injured workers from communities throughout the surrounding area.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tinton Falls Workers’ Compensation Claims
Do I Have to Prove My Employer Was Negligent?
No. New Jersey workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. An injured employee does not have to prove that an employer negligently caused the workplace accident to obtain workers’ compensation benefits.
Can I Choose My Own Workers’ Compensation Doctor?
Generally, the employer or its workers’ compensation insurance carrier has the right to select the authorized treating medical providers.
That does not mean an injured employee has no options when treatment is inadequate or necessary treatment is denied.
When appropriate, we can seek additional treatment through the Workers’ Compensation Court.
What if the Workers’ Compensation Doctor Sends Me Back to Work Too Soon?
A release to return to work can affect temporary disability benefits, but it does not necessarily resolve every issue concerning medical treatment or disability.
If you believe you are being returned to work before you are physically capable of performing your job, contact an attorney promptly so the medical and factual circumstances can be evaluated.
Can I Be Fired for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
New Jersey law prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee because the employee claimed or attempted to claim workers’ compensation benefits.
Whether a particular termination or other employment action constitutes unlawful retaliation depends upon the circumstances.
A potential retaliation claim may involve rights and remedies separate from the underlying workers’ compensation case.
How Much Does a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Cost?
There is no upfront attorney’s fee. Attorney’s fees in New Jersey workers’ compensation cases are subject to approval by the Workers’ Compensation Court.
How Long Do I Have to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
A New Jersey workers’ compensation Claim Petition generally must be filed within two years of the date of the injury or the last payment of compensation, whichever is later.
Authorized medical treatment may constitute payment of compensation for purposes of the statute.
Different rules apply to certain occupational disease claims.
Because filing deadlines can depend upon the particular facts of a claim, injured employees should not wait until the end of the limitations period to seek legal advice.
Can I Reopen My Workers’ Compensation Case if My Condition Gets Worse?
Certain workers’ compensation awards can be reopened when an injured employee’s condition materially worsens, provided the application is made within the applicable statutory period.
Whether a particular settlement can be reopened also depends upon how the original case was resolved.
If a prior work-related injury has worsened, contact us to determine whether you may have the right to seek additional benefits.
What if My Employer Refuses to Report My Work Injury?
An employer’s refusal to voluntarily report an accident does not necessarily prevent an injured employee from pursuing workers’ compensation benefits.
We can investigate the workers’ compensation insurance carrier, provide notice of the claim and file a Claim Petition when appropriate.
Where Will My Monmouth County Workers’ Compensation Case Be Heard?
Monmouth County workers’ compensation cases are heard in the Freehold Workers’ Compensation Court.
Our firm regularly appears there representing injured employees.
Personal Attention From a Local Workers’ Compensation Attorney
A serious workplace injury can affect your health, your ability to earn a living and your family’s financial security.
You may be waiting for medical treatment, receiving less income because you cannot work, or being pressured to return to work despite continuing symptoms.
Our firm provides direct, hands-on representation throughout the workers’ compensation process.
When you work with us, you can expect:
- •Direct communication with your attorney
- •Careful review of your medical treatment
- •Attention to temporary disability and return-to-work issues
- •Court action when necessary treatment or benefits are denied
- •Representation at hearings and court proceedings
- •Evaluation of potential third-party claims
- •A workers’ compensation attorney with an office located in Tinton Falls
- •Regular representation in the Freehold Workers’ Compensation Court
Speak With a Tinton Falls Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
If you were injured at work in Tinton Falls, the Law Offices of Michael S. Williams, LLC can evaluate your claim and explain the medical, temporary disability and permanent disability benefits that may be available.
Attorney Michael S. Williams has represented injured New Jersey workers for approximately 20 years.
Our Tinton Falls office is conveniently located at:
106 Apple Street, Suite 115 B
Tinton Falls, New Jersey 07724
We represent injured workers in Tinton Falls, throughout Monmouth County and across New Jersey.
Call 732-351-2800 for a Free Consultation
You can also contact us online to schedule an in-office, telephone or virtual consultation.
There is no upfront attorney’s fee.
