When a person suffers injuries in construction accidents in New Jersey, one of the immediate concerns is usually the cost of medical services that may be necessary to achieve recovery from each of the injuries suffered in the incident. However, with workers' compensation there is nothing to worry about.
Upon receiving compensation, the victim of a construction accident may have the opportunity to cover essential expenses resulting from their injuries, and even amounts for lost wages and pending payments from the company where they work.
According to statistics, in the United States the rate of construction injuries reaches 71%, compared to injuries that occur in other work sectors. For this reason, it is important to have the legal advice necessary in case of suffering an injury in construction, to receive the appropriate benefits.
If you suffered injuries in construction accidents in New Jersey, do not hesitate to contact the Conexión Legal team at 1800 201 1220, so that you can put your case in the hands of experts who will connect you with the best accident attorneys in the city.
What is workers' compensation?
In the United States, workers are legally protected against all types of workplace accidents, thanks to the well-known workers' compensation law, or Workers Compensation, which allows injured workers to receive an amount to cover specific expenses after an accident at the workplace.
This law establishes that every employer in the USA must guarantee their workers access to compensation insurance, which must cover the expenses necessary in case the worker is injured in any way in their workplace.
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For construction workers this benefit represents an important safety guarantee, since this is the sector that reports the greatest number of injured workers per year, due to the amount of risks to which a worker may be exposed in this context.
What expenses does workers' compensation cover?
Workers' compensation can cover several expenses from the injuries of a worker who suffers a construction accident. As well as the treatments required to achieve a complete and prompt recovery.
Some of the aspects covered by workers' compensation in New Jersey are:
- Medical care expenses.
- Ambulance transportation.
- Prescribed medications.
- Lost wages.
- Temporary or permanent disability of the worker.
- Death.
Please note that if the worker dies in the construction accident, it will be their direct family members who will be entitled to receive the workers' compensation benefits of the employee.
What should I do to receive compensation for construction accidents in New Jersey?
To ensure that your employer respects your right to receive workers' compensation when suffering construction accidents in New Jersey, it is important that you follow some simple steps once the incident occurs.
Below, we explain the 3 essential steps you must follow to receive workers' compensation for a construction accident:
- Request medical attention
Your health status is the most important thing in these cases. To ensure you do not have serious injuries, request immediate medical attention so that you can be evaluated by a medical professional.
The medical report of your injuries can be a useful piece when submitting a workers' compensation claim, if necessary.
- Report the accident to your employer
In order for you to receive proper compensation, it is important that you ensure report the accident to your employer as soon as possible, so that they can request your compensation from the corresponding insurance company.
According to national statistics, 1 in 4 workers who suffer construction accidents do not report the fact to their employers, in most cases out of fear of losing their jobs.
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- Contact an accident attorney
In case there is any problem that prevents you from receiving your workers' compensation, contact an accident attorney who can advise you legally to follow the correct path and you receive the benefits you deserve.Your immigration status does not matter. If you are an employee of a company and suffer injuries in construction accidents, you also have the right to receive workers' compensation. With the help of an accident attorney you can receive the benefits without problems.Also read: Workers' compensation for an undocumented workerAt Conexión Legal we have a wide network of accident attorneys ready to defend your rights before any court, to seek justice for the injuries you have suffered as a result of an accident.
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