Newark Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Injuries that happen in the work place are typically covered under an employer’s workers' compensation insurance. Since injured employees must submit to a physical examination by their employer’s insurer in order to verify the nature and scope of their injuries, it’s also important to have your own primary care doctor exam you as well.

At the law office of Giantomasi & Oliveira, our attorneys assist and represent injured workers in applying for and activating their workers' compensation benefits. We can help you find a medical specialist for additional medical treatment and testing if your company’s insurance examining physician disputes the nature of your injury. Our office also protects your job, putting employers on notice if they try and make you return to work before you are physically ready to do so.

Don’t be denied the benefits you deserve and need – contact workers compensation lawyers at Giantomasi & Oliveira today. Our office, located in the Ironbound section of Newark, is open for consultations during regular working hours throughout the week.

Workers' Compensation – What You Need to Do

As soon as possible after your injury, you should speak with your employer’s human resources department. Most companies have written policies and procedures in place to handle workers' compensation benefits. In order to protect your job and ensure you adhere to what your company expects of you, save any and all communications between you and your employer’s human resources department.

Next, make sure your primary care physician examines you soon after your accident. Save any medical records, prescription drug bottles, and diagnoses regarding your injuries. If possible, take photos of your injuries and the scene of your accident, especially if OSHA violations were involved.

Third Party Liability – When Someone Else is to Blame

It’s not unusual for a contractor or subcontractor to be responsible for a worker’s injuries, especially at construction sites. If a third party caused your injuries, we can help you prepare a case against them as well. Since your workers' compensation may not cover all of your expenses – especially if they involved short or long term disability – you may want to recover damages from the third party responsible for your accident.

Contact Giantomasi & Oliveira Today

Protect your job and receive the benefits you deserve – contact the Newark workers' compensation attorneys at Giantomasi & Oliveira today.