Workers' compensation lawyers in New Jersey
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Workers’ compensation lawyers near New Jersey
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Rubenstein, Berliner, & Shinrod
70 South Orange Avenue, Ste 205, Livingston, NJ 07039
Rubenstein, Berliner, & Shinrod has been serving injured New Jersey workers since 2013. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and how they clearly communicate what at every step of the process. Rubenstein, Berliner, & Shinrod offers free consultations and doesn't charge upfront fees.
Matarazzo and Lubcher
1814 East Route 70 Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Matarazzo and Lubcher was established in 2021 but the team has three decades of experience representing New Jersey workers. Clients appreciate the team is friendly and professional, but will aggressively pursue the best outcomes. Matarazzo and Lubcher offers free consultations and doesn't charge upfront fees.
The Cohen Law Firm
14 Cameron Circle, Laurel Springs, NJ 08021
The Cohen Law Firm was founded in 2021 to represent injured workers in New Jersey. Clients describe the team as responsive and honest, going above and beyond to make sure you're comfortable throughout the process. The Cohen Law Firm offers free consultations and doesn't charge upfront fees.
Workers’ compensation in New Jersey
See how compensation in New Jersey compares to the rest of the country.
91,000
residents who file for workers' comp per year
14
median days out of work
70%
percent of former wages paid
Your temporary total disability benefit (TTD) amount will be 70% of your average weekly wage (AWW) before taxes. If you reach your maximum medical improvement and still can't work, you may receive permanent disabiltiy benefits — which are calculated differently.
7
waiting period in days
You need to be out of work for a certain number of days to receive payments for lost work. Each state has a waiting period of between three and seven days set by law.
400
max weeks receiving payments
You can continue to receive payments for temporary total disability for 400 weeks. If at this time your condition has stabilized, and you still can’t work like you used to, you may qualify for permanent disability benefits.
2
years to file after injury
You'll have two years after your injury to file for workers' compensation. You'll want to inform your employer you were hurt much earlier than this — ideally, as soon the incident occurs.
Workers’ compensation: Why work with a lawyer?
Workers' Compensation: Why work with a lawyer?
While the workers’ compensation process may seem straightforward, it’s hard to know whether your settlement, your medical care, and your work accommodations are fair. Workers’ comp lawyers help you claim the maximum possible payout. They also make the process less stressful — mediating between doctors, employers, and insurance companies. Best of all, lawyers don’t charge anything upfront; they only get paid when you win or settle.
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FAQs about workers' compensation
Do I need a workers' compensation lawyer in New Jersey?
If your injuries are very minor, and you spend little (or no) time away from work, then a lawyer may not be much help. But if you require medical attention, miss work, or return to work on “light duty” — a workers’ compensation lawyer can ensure you get the care and payout you deserve. In fact, workers’ compensation payouts average 5x as much when a lawyer gets involved.
How much do workers' compensation lawyers charge in New Jersey?
Workers’ compensation lawyers charge nothing upfront — they only get paid once you win or settle. In New Jersey, the maximum a lawyer can charge is 20% of your settlement amount. Because they’re paid a percentage of your payout, they’re incentivized to get you the best outcome possible.
How does Atticus find the right lawyer for me?
Our Harvard and Stanford-trained lawyers vet workers’ compensation firms nationwide, and invite the top firms into our network. To get matched, you'll fill out our 2-minute workers’ comp quiz and talk briefly with one of our client advocates. They'll consider your case details and find the lawyer who's the best fit for you.