New Jersey Construction Worker Injury Lawyer

Construction Accident Attorneys in New Jersey

It is no secret that people in the construction industry are engaged in one of the most dangerous occupations in the country. Serious and even fatal accidents happen with alarming regularity. Because of the nature of construction work, which often has multiple layers of contractors and sub-contractors, a claim for workers’ compensation following a work-related injury can be more complex than cases involving workers in other fields. 

Our skilled New Jersey construction worker injury lawyer is well-versed in the many nuances and potential complications of these injury claims. With over 30 years of successful experience to draw on, Daniel Santarsiero, Esq. is prepared to work hard for the benefits and care that our clients deserve under the law.

New Jersey workers’ compensation laws require that most employers either provide a policy of workers’ compensation insurance for their eligible employees or administer a self-insured program that accomplishes the same purpose. Unfortunately, the construction industry can be problematic in this regard, with some smaller companies not always meeting their duty to provide coverage. 

However, this does not necessarily leave an injured worker without a legal remedy. Some workers in the construction industry may also have potential legal issues, such as a lack of proper documentation to legally work in the United States. It is important to note that undocumented workers, even those paid “under the table,” have certain rights when it comes to injuries on the job. We can help assert these rights.

Benefits for Injuries Suffered at a Construction Job

Assuming that a worker gives proper, timely notice and the employer has met its obligation to provide workers’ compensation coverage for its employees, the employer (or its insurer) should provide reasonable and necessary medical treatment for the worker following a work-related illness or injury. 

The employee has an obligation to see the doctor provided by the employer, rather than seeing another physician of his or her own choosing. The employee’s regular health insurance should not be used to seek medical treatment for an injury sustained in the course and scope of a worker’s employment. 

If the treating physician says that the employee is unable to work due to his or her injury, the employee may seek temporary disability benefits while they are recuperating. Once a point of maximum medical improvement is reached, the worker may also pursue permanent disability benefits with the assistance of a New Jersey construction worker injury lawyer, so long as the treating physician assigns the worker a permanent physical impairment rating.

Workers’ compensation benefits do not totally replace the lost income suffered by an employee who is temporarily or permanently out of work due to an injury on the job. However, the process of seeking workers’ compensation benefits is designed to be easier than a fault-based personal injury case.

The trade-off for the supposedly easier process of obtaining benefits is that there are limitations on the type and amount of compensation the worker receives. In some cases, there is also the possibility of a traditional personal injury lawsuit against a third party that was to blame for the employee’s injury. If the worker prevails in a personal injury claim, the employer will likely seek repayment of benefits paid out on the workers’ compensation fund, thereby taking part of the proceeds of the employee’s third-party lawsuit in subrogation for its payments.

What a New Jersey Construction Accident Attorney Is For

It's important to understand your rights and legal options if you have been injured while working at a construction site. Our team of experienced attorneys at Daniel Santarsiero NJ Workers' Compensation Lawyer has extensive experience representing construction workers who have suffered serious and life-altering injuries due to negligence.

In a free consultation, our firm can discuss options and next steps:

• Workers' compensation benefits you may be entitled to
• Potential third-party liability claims for additional compensation
• Helping you report your injury promptly
• Seeking medical treatment and documenting your injuries
• Gathering documents to strengthen your claim and maximize your benefits

Don't wait to seek legal guidance if you have been injured in a construction accident. Call our New Jersey construction accident attorney today to schedule a consultation and learn more about your rights as an injured worker.

Call (934) 200-5372 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.