Workplace Injury Types

Workplace Injury Types in Essex County, NJ

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Talented Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Advocate for Clients Suffering from All Types of Workplace Injuries in Northern New Jersey

Millions of workers sustain injuries in the workplace throughout the United States each year.  Some workplace injury types may be catastrophic and life-altering. However, even more subtle types of workplace injuries, such as repetitive stress injuries, can cause chronic pain and discomfort for years—or may even be lifelong. 

Regardless of the industry in which you work, you are entitled to workers’ compensation for all workplace injury types sustained in Essex County under New Jersey law.  With our 40-plus combined years of experience, our lawyers can help with your workers’ compensation claim and will also evaluate whether you may have the right to recover additional compensation via a third-party claim. 

When you have suffered any type of workplace injury, your financial security is on the line. You can’t afford to choose an inexperienced lawyer to advocate on your behalf.  Birkhold & Maider, LLC is one of the leading workers’ compensation and personal injury firms serving clients in Essex County and elsewhere in Northern New Jersey—and we are ready to go to work in your case.  For a free initial consultation to see how we can fight to maximize your compensation award, call or contact our office today.

Common Workplace Injury Types Sustained in Montclair, NJ

Although you are statistically more likely to sustain a workplace injury if you work in certain environments, such as on a construction site or in a factory, we handle all types of workplace injury claims sustained in any work environment.  Examples of some of the types of workplace injury cases we handle include:

  • Crush injuries, which often result in broken bones, internal organ damage and even brain damage,
  • Fall injuries, which can result in spinal cord injuries or brain injuries,
  • Injuries caused by being struck by an object,
  • Repetitive stress injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome,
  • Amputations and loss of limbs,
  • Injuries caused by heavy lifting,
  • Electrocution injuries,
  • Fire and explosion-related injuries,
  • Burn injuries,
  • Musculoskeletal disorders,
  • Respiratory illnesses resulting from exposure to toxic chemicals or other substances in the workplace, including asbestos exposure, asthma, and COPD,
  • Injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents while on the job,
  • Wrongful death.

Regardless of the type of workplace injury involved, our skilled lawyers have a proven track record of success helping clients navigate the complex workers’ compensation system in New Jersey.

Our Skilled Lawyers are Committed to Recovering Full Compensation for Clients Suffering from Various Workplace Injury Types in Montclair, NJ

In many cases, the complexities of the workers’ compensation system can add undue stress at a time when you should be focused on your recovery.  Our skilled workplace injury lawyers are here to help relieve that stress by advocating on your behalf every step of the way. Regardless of the workplace injury type involved, we can help:

  • Complete your workers’ compensation claim accurately,
  • Submit your claim on time,
  • Work with your doctors and investigate your case to argue on your behalf if your claim is challenged or denied,
  • Help you obtain additional compensation if your workers’ compensation benefits stop because you no longer qualify for temporary disability benefits,
  • Evaluate your case to determine whether you may have a third party claim for additional compensation.

Because of our significant experience handling workplace injury cases, we can evaluate your situation during your free initial consultation.  While we can’t predict the exact outcome, we give you our straightforward opinion about how to recover the maximum amount of compensation possible in your case up front. In preparing your workers’ compensation claim, we will fight to ensure you receive proper compensation for:

  • Medical expenses,
  • Lost wages, whether through temporary or permanent disability coverage,
  • Vocational rehabilitation if necessary, based on the severity of your workplace injury.

Although you are entitled to recover compensation for workplace injuries through the workers’ compensation system if you are an employee, you may also be entitled to pursue damages from a third party.  New Jersey workers’ compensation will pay temporary disability benefits equal to about 70 percent of your average weekly pay, in addition to medical benefits. If someone other than your employer caused your injury, we will pursue a third party claim and fight to obtain compensation for:

  • Any medical expenses not reimbursed by insurance,
  • The cost of future medical care,
  • Lost future earning potential,
  • Additional current lost wages not covered by workers’ compensation,
  • The cost of rehabilitative care and physical therapy,
  • Pain and suffering,
  • Loss of enjoyment of life,
  • Loss of the company of your loved one, and loss of financial support, if the workplace injury ended in death.

Our Trusted Essex County Injury Lawyers Are Here to Help Regardless of the Type of Workplace Injury Involved

At Birkhold & Maider, LLC, our Montclair, NJ-based workplace injury lawyers take our commitment to client service seriously. We don’t get paid unless we recover compensation in your case, and when we do, our fee is a reasonable portion of your recovery.  In some cases, we may even be able to recover our fee from a third party defendant or your employer.  

We also evaluate your case for free in an entirely confidential consultation with one of our experienced workplace injury lawyers.  To schedule your no-risk initial consultation, call or contact our office today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Types of Workplace Injuries

FAQ: What should I do after I suffer a workplace injury in Essex County?  

Regardless of the type of workplace injury involved, you should report the accident and injury to your supervisor as soon as you are able.  You may be required to seek medical care from a certain doctor, as well, in order to preserve your right to workers’ compensation benefits. As with any other type of injury, you should try to take photos of the accident scene.  Noting any witnesses to the accident can also be valuable so that your workplace injury lawyer can get their account to support your claim.

FAQ: How can the type of workplace injury I sustained impact my claim?  

Some injuries result from a single, sudden accident—such as a fall from scaffolding or an electric shock.  Other types of workplace injuries are more subtle and occur over time—such as carpal tunnel or respiratory illness caused by inhalation of toxic chemicals.  The type of workplace injury involved may influence whether your employer challenges your right to workers’ compensation benefits. Where the injury occurs over time, employers tend to be more likely to challenge whether the injury was actually sustained in the workplace.