What is a work related catastrophic injury?
Catastrophic work related injury in New Jersey is any injury that can in its aftermath leave you permanently disabled from performing any work that you can gain from. Such injuries at work will usually occur out of the blue with no prior warning and leave a person with disabilities for life. They are injuries that have serious long term effects on the victim’s lives.
The name catastrophic for the injuries stems largely from the word catastrophe since, the victim of a catastrophic injury may become a burden for life on his or her family, needing continued, constant supervision and a lifetime of rehabilitation and medical bills. Contact our New Jersey workers compensation attorneys for a free consultation at 973-975-0258 to get immediate help or fill out our confidential contact form.
What are the New Jersey laws relating to a work related catastrophic injury?
According to Laws in the State of New Jersey, if a catastrophic injury can be traced back to an intentional or negligent act of another or a defective product or dangerous one, a personal injury claim is considered an integral factor in maintaining their quality of life and medical treatment. The large financial implications of such an injury mean that compensation and values of such a claim is one of the determining factors.
Common types of catastrophic injuries:
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Internal Organ Damage
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
- Amputations
- Blindness/Deafness
- Fatal Injuries
Common settlements for catastrophic injuries:
You can gain a number of expenses as part of your catastrophic work related injury claim. This includes:
- Lost Wages (future and past)
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Expenses for suffering and pain
- Future financial earnings
- Payment for permanent disability
- Mental and emotional anguish
- Medical bills
- Rehabilitation bills
Are there any limitations on compensation?
While the law in New Jersey looks to compensate the catastrophic injury victim to the fullest as far as the economic damage to them is concerned. The legislatures in the State of New Jersey have put caps and limitations on the non economic damages that can be claimed, making them lower than they would have been in normal situations.
What is the process for filing a catastrophic injury workers compensation claim?
- First of all you need to contact a worker’s compensation lawyer in New Jersey
- Then you should consult with the lawyer regarding your situation and the injury that you suffered
- You need to go to the doctor before you can learn the extent of your injury
- Once you have visited the doctor, your lawyer will look to gather necessary information against your employer
- Once your lawyer gives you the go ahead you need to fill the claim form and file it in the court.
If you have a work related catastrophic injury please contact our New Jersey workers compensation lawyers for a free consultation at 973-975-0258 to get immediate help or fill out our confidential contact form.