Pennsauken Workers’ Compensation Attorneys
Last updated on September 26, 2024
Jacobs, Schwalbe & Petruzzelli, P.C., has been a full-service injury firm for over 45 years, dedicated to helping injured workers in Pennsauken Township and the rest of South Jersey. Because we handle workers’ compensation cases on a contingency basis, you will not pay us any fees unless we win your case.
Our attorneys are certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey in workers’ compensation, and our firm strictly represents workers, not employers, making us among the state’s leaders in this area. With millions recovered for clients and a highly respected reputation among peers, we are well-equipped to handle your case.
We also offer a translation service and have a bilingual paralegal to assist our Spanish-speaking clients.
Workers’ Compensation Services Offered in Pennsauken Township
We are well-versed in the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and other laws that could apply to your work injury claim. Our workers’ compensation services for Pennsauken Township include:
- Dependency claims: We assist families in obtaining benefits when a loved one dies due to a work-related injury;
- Fraudulent claims defense: We defend against accusations of false claims to protect your rights and ensure you receive the benefits you deserve;
- Catastrophic claims: We handle severe, life-altering cases like amputations, paraplegia and quadriplegia, ensuring you get the necessary support;
- Occupational claims: We help with claims related to long-term exposure to toxic chemicals and other substances at work; and
- Psychiatric claims: We manage claims for work-related mental health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Types of Injured Workers We Represent in Pennsauken Township
Whatever you do for a living, you could be at risk of serious injury in a terrible accident or after years of labor. We represent a wide range of workers, including:
- Office and administrative support
- Educators
- Food preparation and service providers
- Managers
- Cleaning and maintenance workers
- Health care workers and personal care attendants
- Construction and extraction workers
- Manufacturing and warehouse workers
- Transportation workers, such as truck drivers and bus drivers
- Law enforcement
How Long Does Workers’ Compensation Last In New Jersey?
The duration of workers’ compensation benefits in New Jersey varies depending on the type of disability:
- Temporary total benefits: Temporary disability benefits are a partial wage replacement benefit. These benefits are payable when a doctor has determined you are unable to work and that inability to work lasts for more than seven days. Temporary disability benefits are paid at 70% of your average weekly wage up to a capped amount that changes year to year. Temporary disability benefits will cease after 400 weeks or when a doctor returns you to work or releases you from treatment;
- Permanent partial benefits: Paid weekly based on the degree of functional loss after your temporary disability ends;
- Permanent total benefits: Can be paid up to 450 weeks and potentially beyond if you remain totally disabled. These benefits are also at a statutory rate up to 70% of your average weekly wage; and
- Death benefits: Dependents may receive up to 70% of the deceased worker’s wage as well as up to $3,500 for funeral expenses.
Are There Cost of Living Adjustments with Workers’ Compensation Benefits in New Jersey?
Unfortunately, cost of living adjustments are only available for totally and permanently disabled workers and dependents of deceased workers whose injury or death occurred before January 1, 1980. For others receiving temporary total or partial total disability benefits, there are no statutory provisions for cost of living adjustments.
Contact Us Today
If you are looking for a Pennsauken Township workers’ compensation attorney who is dedicated to fighting for your rights, contact Jacobs, Schwalbe & Petruzzelli, P.C., and schedule a free case evaluation. Call 856-528-7991 or use our online intake form to arrange an appointment.