New Jersey Construction Worker and Laborer Work Injury Lawyers
Experienced Work Injury Lawyers Fight to Secure Compensation and Benefits for Injured Construction Workers and Laborers in Union County
Being a construction worker or laborer can expose you to significant safety hazards. Construction sites are considered so dangerous that government regulators and safety groups regularly identify and issue guidance regarding some of the biggest safety risks. If you are a construction worker or laborer, you face a good chance that you will suffer some sort of accident and injury on the job. When a work injury happens to you, you need to understand your legal rights and options for getting the financial resources you need to help with your medical and living expenses as you recover from your work injury. Our experienced New Jersey construction worker and laborer work injury lawyers are here to help you with this process.
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For more than 35 years, the attorneys of Bramnick, Rodrigeuz, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC have vigorously defended the rights and interests of injured construction workers and laborers in Union County and throughout New Jersey. We’ve seen how devastating work injuries can be for construction workers and laborers. We believe that you deserve a lawyer and law firm that you trust will fight as hard as possible to get you the best possible results and maximum compensation in your case — we firmly believe that we are the firm you are looking for. Our legal team includes lawyers certified as civil trial attorneys and recognized as Super Lawyers.
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What Compensation Might You Receive for Your Construction Work Injury
If you are eligible to receive workers’ compensation, you may be entitled to benefits if your injury occurred in the course and scope of your duties as a construction worker or laborer. Benefits available in workers’ compensation include:
Medical benefits, which includes reimbursement of all reasonable and necessary medical treatment and rehabilitation, including surgeries, physical therapy, and prescription medication.
Temporary disability benefits, when you are forced to miss work due to a work injury or if you are placed on part-time or light-duty. When you are out of work, you may be entitled to partial replacement of your average weekly wages (based on your pre-injury) income, or a partial replacement of the difference between your pre-injury and post-injury income.
Permanent disability benefits, when you are left with disabilities after your injuries reach maximum medical improvement. If you are totally disabled, you may be entitled to continued wage replacement benefits. If you have a permanent disability but can still work, you may receive an award of compensation according to a schedule of benefits published by the state, based on the affected body part and the loss of function you’ve suffered.
Vocational rehabilitation benefits, if you have the physical capability to work but not in your old job; these benefits may include retraining and job placement
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In addition to workers’ compensation, you might also be entitled to pursue a personal injury claim for your work injury. For example, you might be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against your employer if you’ve been properly classified as an independent contractor. More frequently, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim against a third party responsible for your work injury, such as a negligent motorist or the manufacturer of defective tools or equipment you used at work. A personal injury claim might entitle you to recover damages, including those unavailable through workers’ comp, such as:
Costs of medical recovery
Full extent of lost wages or lost earning potential
Pain and suffering
Lost quality of life
Loss of consortium
Our experienced New Jersey construction worker and laborer work injury lawyers can help you determine your options for compensation and ensure you receive the maximum compensation possible.
The Skilled New Jersey Construction Worker and Laborer Work Injury Lawyers of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC Work Hard to Advocate for the Rights and Interests of Injured Construction Workers and Laborers in Union County
Our New Jersey construction worker and laborer work injury lawyers know how devastating a work injury can be for you. An injury is likely to render you unable to perform the hard physical labor required for construction work. Without being able to work, you can’t earn an income to pay your bills and other living expenses. That’s why our firm will fight to make sure you receive the maximum financial resources and benefits available to you under the law. We take the time to fully investigate your case and understand your situation, so that we can evaluate your eligibility for workers’ compensation or to file a personal injury claim, identify potentially at-fault third parties, and vigorously pursue the greatest amount of financial relief possible for you.
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Don’t wait another day to begin pursuing financial compensation and benefits for injuries you suffered on the job as a construction worker or laborer. Call or contact a New Jersey work injury lawyer at Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold & Mangan, LLC today for a free consultation to discuss your legal rights and options following your work injury and to learn more about why having experienced legal counsel in your corner can help you maximize your recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Work Injuries for Construction Workers and Laborers
FAQ: Can I get workers’ comp if I am an independent contractor?
Workers’ compensation benefits are only available to workers who qualify as employees under New Jersey law. If you have been properly classified as an independent contractor, you may not recover workers’ compensation benefits from the construction company you perform work for. However, you may have been improperly classified as an independent contractor; our experienced work injury attorneys can review your case to determine whether you qualify as an employee and are eligible for workers’ comp benefits.
FAQ: Can I file both a workers’ comp claim and a personal injury claim?
The workers’ compensation system in New Jersey generally does not permit you to file a personal injury lawsuit against your employer; you may only submit a claim for workers’ comp benefits to your employer. However, if your work injury was caused by a third party — for example, if you were injured by a negligent driver or by defective tools — you may be entitled to pursue a personal injury claim against that third party in addition to seeking workers’ comp benefits from your employer for your work claim.
