Legal Question in Workers Comp in New Jersey
carrpel tunnel syd
i have been working in the airline industry for five years over time i hurt my hand the doctor said it was carrpel tunnel syd i had to leave my job because the pain was so bad the workers comp say they are only willing to pay for 20% of my hand what is that ?
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Re: carrpel tunnel syd
Worker's Compensation awards are based upon a percentage of the body and the salary giving an award. This means what they are willing to do on a voluntary basis. This does not mean that it is fair. This is a primary reason to have an attoreny who can navigate the comp court for you and maximize the recovery. I strongly suggest that you speak to an attorney before accepting the voluntary tender.
We handle these types of cases and would be happy to give yo ua free consultation. Most of the attorney's fees if we are retained are usually paid by the employer's insurance. In any case a consultation to decide whether it would be helpful is free.
Please call my partner Patrick Caulfield to discuss the case if you are interested at 1-800-34-NJ LAW. Best wishes. Adam Rothenberg.
Re: carrpel tunnel syd
20% of your hand means that the workers compensation insurance carrier for your company has decided that you have that much disability to your hand. This amount of disability translates into a dollar value as shown in a disability ratings chart that is used in workers compensation claims. Although the insurance carrier says that this is what they believe your claim is worth, this is not necessarily the amount that it is truly worth. If you retain a lawyer to reperesent you that lawyer will send you to one or more doctors to try and determine a more accurate percentage of disability based on the doctor's independent examination of your injury. If you retain an attorney that attorney's fees are paid on a contingency basis, meaning that you don't owe him any money unless he wins your case.
I am an attorney who has handled hundreds of workers compensation cases in various workers compensation courts throughout New Jersey in the past. I would like to discuss your case with you in more detail. Please contact me at your convenience - there is never any charge for simply talking to me about a case. Thank you.
Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-
www.njworkerscompensationlaw.com
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