When you suffer a work-related accident in New Jersey, it is important that you ensure that you comply with the proper legal process and within the time limits required by state law, so that you do not miss the opportunity to receive the workers’ compensation that corresponds to you. Do you know how long this time is? Coming up next, we tell you.

In the United States, each state has its own established laws, which indicate all the legal terms to comply with in cases of work-related accidents of any kind, with the aim that victims can receive benefits on time and without inconvenience. 

One of the most common benefits when a worker suffers a work accident is workers’ compensation. But how long does it take to apply for this benefit? What happens if I spend the time established by law to receive compensation?

Our workers’ compensation attorneys at the Ginarte Law Firm are prepared to provide you with just the care you need. We have more than 150 years of accumulated experience in the field of work accidents in New Jersey, so we know very well the procedure to follow so that you receive the benefits to which your case applies.

Schedule a free appointment with our attorneys by dialing 1-888-GINARTE (1-888-446-2783). Our consultations are free and without obligation. Call today and receive the advice you are looking for to get your workers compensation without problems.

What is workers’ compensation?

Workers’ compensation is a benefit that is provided in the United States to workers who are injured during their working hours, or who develop an illness related to their work occupation.

This type of benefit is provided for the purpose of supporting the worker with the cost of medical care that he requires to recover from his injuries, among other benefits, such as the following:

• Temporary or permanent disability payments
• Prescription drugs
• Rehabilitation therapies

This compensation is given to the worker after having suffered the accident, through a process that is generally quite simple and it is enough to notify the employer of the fact, so that he reports it to the insurer and proceeds with the approval of workers’ compensation.

Time to report the accident and request your workers compensation

Something that you should always keep in mind is that, according to what is established in the main labor laws of the state of New Jersey, after a worker suffers an accident at work, he will have up to a total of 90 days to report the accident to his employer, and so proceed with the delivery of the workers compensation benefit.

On many occasions, workers may become afraid to report the accident, for fear of receiving sanctions or reprisals that affect their employment. However, this is totally illegal and, in the event that you receive any sanction or are denied compensation, your labor rights would be curtailed.

In these cases, you can act legally with an accident lawyer in New Jersey, initiating a lawsuit in which the fulfillment of your rights and the approval of the corresponding workers’ compensation is demanded, according to the characteristics of your case.

The Ginarte law firm has the solution you are looking for

Were you in a work accident in New Jersey and did not receive your workers’ compensation? Our team of more than 30 expert attorneys in the field of workers’ compensation are ready to help you and provide you with the defense service you need to obtain the benefits that correspond to you.

Call 1-888-GINARTE (1-888-446-2783) today and find out how we can get the workers’ compensation you apply to according to your case, and even increase the value of it. You can also write to our online form and schedule a free, no-obligation appointment.