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How Do I Obtain Workers' Compensation?

If injured on the job in New Jersey, you can file a workers' compensation claim to receive benefit payments. But many employers discourage the filing of workers' compensation claims. However, you have a right to claim benefits. Especially since you have been indirectly paying for the workers' compensation insurance premiums through lower compensation from your employer.

At the workers' compensation and personal injury law offices of Lerner, Piermont & Riverol, P.A., in Jersey City, we help workers from many industries obtain workers' compensation benefit payments when injured on the job or if they become sick due to the work environment. Since 1972, our lawyers have helped thousands of workers claim their rightful benefits. And if your initial claim is denied, we can help you pursue an appeal.

So Many Industries, so Many Injuries

Every case and every workplace accident is different. But there are numerous industries and types of workers' compensation cases we commonly see, including:

As experienced litigators, our lawyers have the skills to help you win your case. Because you may have many questions related to workers' compensation, we will provide the answers. A job-related injury can put you out of work for a long time. You shouldn't have to worry about money while recovering from your injuries. We can help.

Experienced Advocates for Construction Accident Victims

Across New Jersey, construction sites are building the next generation of infrastructure for burgeoning commerce, industry, and domestic life. While the site of towering cranes and other heavy machinery provides excitement for and promise of a better economy, numerous risks exist for the men and women who work in these dangerous environments.

The attorneys at Lerner, Piermont & Riverol, P.A., in Jersey City protect the rights of construction workers throughout the state when they become victims of workplace negligence. Established in 1972, our law firm has an experienced and diverse team. We are client-focused, compassionate for you, and persistent in securing the compensation you deserve.

Negligent Employers Can Cause Workplace Dangers

Our experienced team is client-focused and persistent. Through the years, we have helped clients and their families take legal action, confronting employers and corporations responsible for construction work dangers and injuries. We work on many cases related to:

  • Osha Violations
  • Collapsed Scaffolding
  • Falling Objects
  • Electrocution
  • Forklift, Crane, and Backhoe Accidents
  • Amputation
  • Paralysis
  • Burns and Toxic Exposure
  • Concussions

Construction site dangers are ever-present. Whether operating heavy machinery, completing a job atop scaffolding, or working with explosives and other hazardous materials, the dangers are part of the job. However, employers and those overseeing construction sites have the responsibility to provide safe working environments. When they don't, we can help you seek the workers' compensation benefits you deserve.

Representation for Injuries Resulting From Long-Term Exposure 

While many workplace injuries arise suddenly and require immediate medical attention, there are others that develop slowly over time and only become apparent long after you have stopped working.

For many workers, injuries resulting from long-term exposure to dangerous or harmful working conditions arise at a time when they no longer work for the company they worked for when carrying out the duties that caused their ailments. At Lerner, Piermont & Riverol, P.A., our team of workers' compensation attorneys informs workers, both current and former, of their rights to workers' compensation benefits and helps them fight against the insurance companies for full and just benefits.

Many Conditions Exist in These Workplace Cases

Just a few of the most common types of conditions our lawyers see when helping clients with industrial exposure cases include:

  • Repetitive motion injuries
  • Heavy lifting injuries
  • Pulmonary issues
  • Hearing loss
  • Loss or deterioration of vision
  • PTSD or other types of stress
  • Lung and other respiratory issues
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals
  • Arthritis

While many employers would prefer to claim that pre-existing conditions or activities outside of work contributed to your ailment or disability, you know better than anyone the rigors your body endured during the course of your job or career.

The Link Between Factory Closings and Workers' Compensation Claims 

If you have received notification that your factory or place of employment is scheduled for permanent closing, our team of attorneys at Lerner, Piermont & Riverol, P.A., can help you determine your options for filing a workers' compensation claim within the statute of limitations following an injury.

Many workers throughout New Jersey suffer injuries for years without filing a legitimate insurance claim because they are concerned about employer retaliation or their future opportunities at their company. Even if they do file a claim, they do so on their own or pro se and subsequently have their claim denied.

Whether your claim has been denied or if you have yet to file, we can help you craft a strategy to secure the compensation you deserve.

Industrial Accident Injuries and Occupational Diseases

We represent people who have suffered industrial accident injuries and occupational diseases such as:

  • Knee, back, or neck injuries that could lead to lingering health problems.
  • Repetitive strain injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • Asbestos exposure and exposure to other toxic chemicals, some of which could cause mesothelioma and respiratory disease.
  • Construction accidents with injuries that may include burns and disfigurement.
  • Eye injuries that may lead to blindness.
  • Hearing loss due to exposure to excessive noise on site.
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder and emotional and psychiatric problems.

Effectively Fighting for Injured Railroad Workers

At Lerner, Piermont & Riverol, P.A., railroad workers have a legal ally who understands New Jersey's Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) laws and the best methods for pursuing a claim on behalf of injured workers.

We Help Injured Railroad Workers Attain FELA Benefits

FELA provides benefits to railroad workers who are injured on the job due to the negligence of their employers and fellow employees. Unlike workers' compensation benefits, an injured railroad worker must establish fault or otherwise prove negligence on the part of his or her employer in order to receive compensation.

As attorneys who have handled numerous types of workers' comp and FELA claims, we know the tactics of the opposition. In many cases, employers will try to establish comparative negligence. By placing fault on the employee, an employer hopes to diminish the amount being awarded.

Whether you are an employee of the Southern Pacific or Erie Railroad, a conductor or train engineer working on PATH trains, or an employee of any other rail line overseen by the federal government, you are likely eligible to pursue FELA benefits after suffering an injury.

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