The South Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers at Petrillo & Goldberg Law have outlined what workers need to know about obtaining benefits after an on-the-job injury.
When an employee is injured, workers’ compensation
insurance pays the costs up to policy limits, based on state laws.
Once an employee accepts workers’ compensation benefits,
they give up the right to sue their employers except for cases involving
intentional acts.
The main types of workers’ compensation benefits are
medical benefits, temporary total disability, and permanent total disability.
Dependents of employees killed due to work-related injuries or
illnesses may receive death benefits.
The statewide average weekly wage (SAWW) in New Jersey is
used to calculate workers’ compensation benefits.
An experienced workers’ compensation attorney can
help employees get the benefits they deserve.