Seek Legal Advice Promptly for Injuries on the Job
There are three things you should do right away if a workplace or construction accident has caused an injury on the job: notify your employer, seek medical treatment and get the advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer.
If you do all three things, you'll increase your chances of a complete physical recovery, protect your right to workers' compensation, and give yourself the opportunity to collect personal injury damages against a negligent defendant unrelated to your employer, such as manufacturer, contractor or vendor.
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Contact Palmisano & Goodman in Woodbridge to learn about the full range of your legal options for compensation if you have suffered a work injury. We offer free consultations, and we only collect an attorney's fee if we recover damages on your behalf.
In New Jersey, the general rule is that you can't sue your employer for personal injury damages related to an accident at work. The workers' compensation system is intended to cover your lost income and medical treatment without any consideration of negligence or fault.
In some cases, however, someone other than your employer or a fellow worker may have caused your injuries. In those situations, you can pursue and collect personal injury damages against a negligent driver, contractor, property owner or equipment manufacturer.
Case Result: We obtained a $2 million settlement in construction accident where a construction worker fell from a beam and fractured a vertebra.
You can see why truck drivers and construction workers are more likely to present personal injury claims than factory or office workers – there's a greater chance that someone other than the injured worker's employer can be held liable.
Our ability to evaluate and pursue workplace and construction accident claims can give you an important advantage toward recovering the compensation you'll need for your family after a work-related injury.
To learn more about our experience with construction injuries and other job-related accidents, contact a knowledgeable lawyer at Palmisano & Goodman in Woodbridge.
