New Jersey Highway, Roadway And Bridge Workers Injury Lawyer

Workers’ Compensation Death Benefit Claims Attorneys

Commercial construction has one of the highest on-the-job injury and death rates of any industry. Nationwide, about 900 construction workers die on the job site every year; but as dangerous as construction jobs are, highway, roadway, and bridge workers face even greater odds of being injured or killed due to the proximity of road traffic.

New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer Dan Santarsiero at JFM Law is dedicated to helping families recover financially following the unexpected workplace death of a loved one. Especially in situations where the victim was the primary provider for his or her family, it is critical to apply for survivor benefits as soon as possible in order to avoid serious financial problems later on.

We understand that grieving family members have a much more difficult time as they deal with both the loss of a spouse or parent, not to mention the realities of their loved one’s lost income. In some cases, where an extended hospital stay preceded the individual’s death, doctor expenses and other charges for medical care can quickly mount, causing even more stress for the family.

Workers’ Compensation Survival Claims For Highway, Roadway And Bridge Workers

A large percentage of work-related fatalities arise from some kind of accident. For tradespeople working in highway construction zones, not only do the normal construction-related hazards exist for those workers, but depending on the proximity to active traffic lanes, the threat of being hit by a passenger car or semi tractor-trailer rig can be just as deadly.

In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 1,500 workers died at road construction worksites from 2003 to 2014. The average number of fatal on-the-job accidents affecting highway construction workers nationwide is approximately 120 per year. Here in New Jersey, various parkway, turnpike, and surface street repair activities put numerous highway workers at risk on a daily basis for most of the year.

Our New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers, including Daniel Santarsiero, Esq., have decades’ worth of experience assisting surviving spouses and dependent children of industrial accident victims. Whether your loved one was killed in a factory floor mishap or on the Garden State Parkway, our skilled legal staff has the know-how to help you through this most difficult time.

If you have lost a loved one to a fatal on-the-job accident, we suggest you contact a qualified workers’ comp death benefit expert who can help you navigate the claims process. Call Mr. Santarsiero today at (934) 200-5372 to set up your free, no-obligation initial consultation. He will be able to analyze your case, provide guidance for filing a death benefit claim, as well as recommend possible legal solutions depending on the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s death.

For highway-related worksite accidents, workers’ compensation provides the same financial recovery as any other fatal on-the-job accident. Whether in Monmouth, Union, Middlesex or any of the nearly two dozen counties in New Jersey, workers’ comp is a “no-fault” type of insurance, which means that no matter who caused an accident the victim’s family should qualify for death benefits. However, according to law, where workers’ compensation insurance is involved, the survivors are barred from suing the victim’s employer, though third-party lawsuits are permitted when circumstances indicate negligence.