Although the amount of time the workers' compensation process takes can vary greatly, and can differ depending on your needs, below are the typical steps associated with an employee claim:
- Report the incident to your employer as soon as possible. This does not have to be in writing, but be sure to make note of the date and time of your report, as well as the name of the person you spoke to about your injuries.
- Receive proper treatment for your injuries from the health care provider selected by your employer or its insurance carrier. Except for your emergency room visit, all other medical treatment must be administered by the approved provider or it may become ineligible for reimbursement.
- Apply for temporary disability benefits. After being out of work for more than seven days, you are eligible to receive 70 percent of your average weekly salary. This amount must not exceed or fall short of the current guidelines for the state of New Jersey.
- Prepare for an administrative hearing to determine your permanent disability benefits. Once your condition is stable, a medical expert will examine you and prepare a report that is shared with the judge and attorneys for both you and your employer.
- Attend the benefit hearing to determine what benefits you will receive on a long-term basis. At this hearing, your attorney will negotiate for a settlement on your behalf. If an agreement cannot be reached, your case will go to trial before a workers' compensation judge.
Knowledgeable Newark Workers' Comp Attorney and Skilled Law Firm
John Marmaras, Attorney at Law, skillfully represents clients throughout the entire process, from filing for workers' compensation through the hearing and trial process. With 15 years of legal experience and extensive knowledge of the workers' compensation process, Bloomfield attorney John Marmaras is fully prepared to assist with even the most complex claims. Our firm provides thorough, personal attention to every client in every case, and we offer reasonable legal fees for our services.
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To schedule a free initial consultation with workers' compensation lawyer John Marmaras, call us at 973-233-4312. Or, to send an e-mail, please complete and submit the online form on our website. Our Bloomfield, New Jersey, law firm is located minutes off the Garden State Parkway at Exit 148. Payment plans are available, and appointments are available for evenings and weekends by request. Se habla español.
