Having spent years in this business, Howard Batt, workers compensation expert has a unique understanding of injury cases. In fact, having fought for personal injury awards, you could say that he can understand them better than anyone.

It’s bad enough to struggle with the financial ramifications of an accident. To have to deal with the legalities and the complicated issues which are often surrounding such a situation can be overwhelmingly complex. Depend on Howard Batt to not just explain your workers compensation or personal injury case to you simply and accurately, but also to obtain the maximum compensation to which you’re entitled.

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What You Need to Know About New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law

Benefits Available Through Workers’ Compensation

Medical Benefits

All necessary medical treatment and hospitalization services should be provided by the employer or the employer’s insurance company. The employer has the right to choose the training physician. If the employer refuses to provide medical treatment, the injured worker may seek treatment with a doctor of his choice. However, an attorney should be consulted as soon as possible.

Temporary Disability Benefits

If you are getting treatment and are out of work for seven days you are eligible for temporary disability benefits. These benefits are equal to 70 percent of your weekly gross salary up to maximum set by the commissioner of labor.

Permanent Disability

When a job-related injury results in permanent disability you are eligible for benefits. You can receive benefits whether or not you return to work. To receive the maximum amount of benefits for which you are eligible, it’s usually necessary to consult an attorney.

Permanently total disability occurs when, as a result of a work-related injury, you are unable to return to work. Benefits equal to 70 percent (subject to a maximum determined by the commissioner of labor) of your gross salary will continue as long as the disability exists.

Death Benefits

When a job-related accident or illness results in the worker’s death, benefits are payable to the dependents of the worker as defined by the law. A surviving spouse and natural children under 18 years of age who were a part of the worker’s household at the time of death are considered dependents.

Funeral expenses from any job-related death are payable by the employer or the employer’s insurance carrier up to a maximum $3500.

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