NEW JERSEY WORKPLACE INJURY ATTORNEYS
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a workplace accident in New Jersey, Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman will represent you in obtaining monetary damages from any responsible third parties. Our workplace accident attorneys, based in Essex County, New Jersey, have extensive experience in handling all types of workplace injuries across the state, such as scaffolding collapses, machine malfunctions, injuries due to improper loading, and construction site accidents.
EXAMPLES OF UNSAFE WORK PRACTICES
Employers have an obligation to ensure that their employees are protected from foreseeable harm in their working environments. Unfortunately, employers may avoid repairing dangerous conditions, or have a lack of supervision and training that may result in workplace accidents.
At some jobs, the workplace risks are obvious. Construction sites are filled with hazards, such as power tools, scaffolding, ladders, and heavy equipment. It’s important to get a construction worker injury lawyer who is familiar with the industry and common injuries when pursuing a case. Here are a few examples of other common unsafe working conditions:
- Slippery/ debris littered floors
- Dangerous stairways
- Forklift accidents
- Poorly maintained equipment
- Using tools for something other than its intended use
- Trailing extension cords
- Large obstacles blocking exits or left in the path of workers
- Failure to secure dangerous substances
- Not providing the appropriate PPE (eye protection, safety masks, harnesses, hard hats, etc.)
- Falling objects
- Poor lighting
- Providing poorly modified equipment to workers
- Unsecured openings
- Improperly secured machinery
- Invisible hazards
- Asbestos
- Benzene
However, workplace risks might not be as obvious in other professions. Our New Jersey work injury attorneys have experience winning cases for clients with both obvious workplace injuries and less common ones as well.
WHAT COMPENSATION CAN YOU RECIEVE FROM A WORKPLACE INJURY LAWSUIT?
In a workplace injury lawsuit, several types of compensation may be awarded, depending on the specifics of the case. The primary goal is to address the damages and losses suffered by the injured worker. Here are the types of compensation that could be awarded:
- Medical Expenses: Compensation covers all costs related to medical treatment, including hospital stays, surgeries, medication, physical therapy, and any future medical needs associated with the injury.
- Lost Wages: If the injury prevents the worker from returning to work, they may be compensated for the income lost during recovery. This can also include compensation for reduced earning capacity if the injury results in long-term or permanent disability.
- Pain and Suffering: This type of compensation is awarded for the physical pain and emotional distress caused by the injury. It accounts for the ongoing impact on the worker’s quality of life.
- Rehabilitation Costs: Beyond immediate medical care, compensation may be provided for the costs of rehabilitation, such as occupational therapy, retraining, or other support services needed to help the worker return to the workforce.
- Permanent Disability: If the injury results in permanent disability, either partial or total, the worker may receive compensation for the long-term impact on their ability to work and perform daily activities.
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: When an injury severely impacts a worker’s ability to enjoy life or engage in activities they previously enjoyed, compensation may be awarded to address this loss.
- Vocational Training: If the worker is unable to return to their job due to the injury, compensation might cover the costs of training for a new occupation or career path.
- Death Benefits: In cases where a workplace injury results in death, the worker’s family may be entitled to compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and other related costs.
Our experienced workplace injury lawyers can help you determine what compensation might apply to you.
OUR SUCCESSES AS NEW JERSEY WORKPLACE ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS
For example, over the past few years, our workplace accident lawyers have obtained the following settlements:
- $33.9 million settlement involving a defective product in the workplace
- $7 million settlement for a construction worker who was severely injured when a scaffold plank broke causing him to fall eight feet down and suffered a broken back and left him paralyzed from the waist down
- $4.15 million settlement for an employee who suffered a brain injury after a hutch fell on him while he was at his desk
- $2 million settlement for an injured construction worker who was seriously injured when a structure fell and crushed him
- $1.8 million settlement for a painter who was seriously injured and suffered debilitating back injuries after falling from a defective scaffolding
- $1.5 million settlement for construction site accident in which an iron worker suffered a closed head injury and balance problems due to a fall from heavy machinery.
- $550,000 settlement was obtained by our New Jersey workplace accident attorneys for a machine operator who suffered a serious eye injury when the machine malfunctioned.
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
WHY HIRE A LAWYER FOR AN ACCIDENT AT WORK?
It can often feel daunting retaining an attorney for a workplace injury. However, a determined workplace injury lawyer will help you get the compensation you deserve. An experienced workplace injury lawyer can help you navigate the legal and financial processes and obligations an employer owes you for their negligence or hazardous environment.
Hire the Best Workplace Accident Lawyers in NJ
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a workplace accident, please contact Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman today for a free consultation. An expert personal injury lawyer, specializing in workplace accidents, will contact you within twenty-four hours to discuss your case.
