Brick Township Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Serving Injured Workers in Ocean County & Throughout New Jersey

If you’re an employee in Brick Township, Ocean County, or anywhere else in New Jersey, you may be wondering about your rights following a workplace injury. Navigating the workers’ compensation system can be overwhelming. You’re not alone. Our Brick Township workers’ compensation lawyer at the Daniel Santarsiero NJ Workers' Compensation Lawyer can help you navigate the legal maze and work diligently to secure the financial resources you need and deserve.

Attorney Dan Santarsiero has nearly three decades of legal experience, focusing on representing clients who have suffered work injuries. Being a certified trial attorney—a recognition given to less than two percent of lawyers in New Jersey—Dan brings valuable insights to the table when advocating for your workers’ compensation benefits.

Injured at work? Get in touch to learn how our workers' comp attorney in Brick Township, NJ, can help you. Call (934) 200-5372.

Your Right to Workers' Comp Benefits Under New Jersey Law

You don’t have to bear the financial brunt of an injury that wasn’t your fault. In Brick Township, as in the rest of New Jersey, you have legal rights to various types of workers’ compensation benefits.

Workers' compensation can provide:

• Medical and rehabilitation expenses coverage
• Temporary disability benefits for partial wage replacement
• Permanent partial or total disability benefits
• Death benefits for surviving dependents
• Funeral/burial cost reimbursement

Furthermore, workers’ compensation typically covers all “reasonable and necessary” medical treatments, but what does that entail? It includes hospital stays, medical procedures, medications, and even transportation costs to and from your medical appointments. Understanding what you’re entitled to can be confusing, and our law firm can clarify any ambiguities.

How to File a Workers’ Comp Claim in Brick Township, NJ

To initiate a workers’ compensation claim, start by notifying your employer. You typically have 14 days to inform your employer of the injury, although the time can extend up to 90 days in some cases. This notice can be either oral or written and should be given to a supervisor, HR representative, or another authority figure at your workplace.

Once notified, your employer should file a first report of injury with the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation. If your claim isn’t processed within 60 days, or you disagree with the outcome, you can file a written claim petition to take the matter before a workers’ compensation judge. This process can be complex, involving detailed documentation and potential legal obstacles. At Daniel Santarsiero NJ Workers' Compensation Lawyer, we provide guidance and support every step of the way to have your rights guarded and your claim accurately represented.