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Burlington Personal Injury Attorneys

More than 100 Years of Combined Experience

Burlington Workplace Accident Lawyers: Workers’ Compensation Guidance And Aggressive Advocacy

A workplace accident or injury can happen at any moment, in virtually any job. When the injury is serious, the stakes are high – medical treatment, lost income and your ability to return to work may all be on the line. These cases can also become legally complex, especially when an employer disputes what happened or when another company’s negligence, defective equipment or an unsafe worksite contributed to the harm.

With more than 100 years of combined experience, the attorneys of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C., have successfully represented injured workers throughout Burlington County, South Jersey and Central New Jersey. We handle workers’ compensation claims and also identify and pursue third-party and product liability claims when additional compensation may be available. Since 1965, we have been local lawyers serving local problems. Call us today at 609-589-0649 to schedule a free consultation.

If You Were Injured On The Job, You Deserve Full Compensation

We are familiar with a range of serious injuries suffered in workplace accidents, such as burn injuries, broken bones, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury. We know these injuries carry repercussions that could significantly change an employee’s future ability to make a living. A worker might also suffer from back strain, neck sprain, joint pain, and cuts and bruises. Even these minor injuries can cause extreme financial difficulty due to loss of income from being off the job during recovery. Our respected law firm aggressively advocates for workers seriously injured in a wide range of workplace accidents, including the following:

If you were injured in any of these situations, it is important to get medical care and make sure the incident is properly reported to your employer. Our attorneys can review the facts, explain what benefits may be available, and determine whether a third-party claim could provide additional compensation beyond workers’ compensation.

What To Do Immediately After A Workplace Accident In New Jersey

If you were hurt at work, the steps you take in the first hours and days can protect both your health and your right to workers’ compensation benefits. It is common for employers and insurance carriers to ask questions early about when the injury happened, how it happened, and whether it was reported properly. Taking the right actions right away can also help prevent gaps in medical care and avoid disputes that slow your claim down. If you are in pain or unsure what to do next, an attorney can help you understand your options while you focus on recovery.

  • Notify your employer right away – Report the injury to a supervisor and ask that an incident report be made. Delays in reporting can create problems for your workers’ compensation claim.
  • Get medical care (and follow the approved provider rules) – In an emergency, get immediate treatment. For non-emergency care, New Jersey workers’ compensation generally requires treatment through the employer’s or insurance carrier’s authorized medical provider. If you go outside the authorized network without approval, the insurer may dispute payment.
  • Document what happened – If you are able, take photos of the scene, equipment, hazardous conditions and visible injuries. Get witness names and contact information. Write down when and how the accident occurred, and keep copies of any medical paperwork and work restrictions.

Work injuries can become more complicated than they first appear, especially when an employer questions how the accident occurred or whether you can return to duty. At Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C., we can step in early to help protect your claim, communicate with the insurance company and make sure you are pursuing the benefits the law allows. To discuss your situation, call us toll free at 609-589-0649 or reach us online.

New Jersey Workers’ Comp Deadlines And Denied Claims

Deadlines matter in workers’ compensation cases. Even when an injury is clearly job-related, delays in reporting, missing paperwork or disagreements over medical treatment can lead to the employer’s insurance carrier disputing the claim. If you have questions about what applies to your situation, getting clear legal guidance sooner rather than later can help you avoid costly mistakes and protect your ability to recover benefits.

  • Report the injury promptly – You should notify your employer immediately (or as soon as practical). In many situations, injured workers are expected to provide notice within a short time frame and waiting too long can jeopardize a claim.
  • Statute of limitations may apply – In New Jersey, workers’ compensation claims are subject to filing deadlines (often two years, depending on the circumstances). If you are unsure which deadline applies to your case, it is important to get legal advice quickly.
  • If the insurer denies your claim, a lawyer can help – Denials may be based on disputes about how the injury happened, whether it is work-related, whether proper notice was given or whether treatment followed the authorized-provider requirements. Our attorneys can gather medical and workplace evidence, handle communications with the insurer and take the necessary legal steps to pursue the benefits you deserve. We also evaluate whether a third-party claim may provide additional compensation.

If your claim has been denied, delayed or underpaid – or you are worried you may be up against a deadline – we can help you understand the next steps. Our Burlington workers’ compensation lawyers have served injured workers across Burlington County and throughout South Jersey and Central New Jersey since 1965, and we bring more than 100 years of combined experience to each case. Call Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C., toll free at 609-589-0649 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.

Large Law Firm Experience, Small Firm Personal Service Working For You

An injured worker may be entitled to recover medical expenses related to emergency care, hospital bills, doctor bills, prescriptions or medications, rehabilitative or physical therapy, home health care and all other related costs, as well as future expenses. You may also be entitled to recover for physical pain and suffering, lost wages, mental anguish, emotional distress, out-of-pocket expenses, loss of consortium and loss of future earning capacity.

In some cases, the circumstances surrounding a serious workplace accident could allow a permanently disabled worker to seek punitive damages against an employer. Our full-service workers’ comp law offices tailor our representation to fit your unique, specific need – and the contingency fee basis for our work frees you of the need to pay an attorney fee unless we win your case.

Contact Our Burlington Workplace Accident Attorneys

After a workplace injury, it is easy to feel pressured to “wait and see,” return to work too soon, or accept less than you need to move forward. Having an experienced lawyer on your side can help ensure your injury is taken seriously, your medical treatment is properly authorized and your benefits are pursued as fully as the law allows.

Contact the skilled Burlington workplace accidents attorneys of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C., today. Call us toll free at 609-589-0649 or reach us online to schedule a free consultation. Our law offices are located in the historic Birch House in the heart of Burlington city, New Jersey, and if you are too injured to travel, we can discuss your case by phone and help you understand your next steps.