Legal Question in Workers Comp in New Jersey
Knee pain related to work
I am in chronic pain, which is caused by my job as a deliveryman. About three months ago I underwent knee replacement surgery. Now that I�m back at work my knee is hurting constantly. The pain is the result of walking everyday and carrying a heavy sack on my shoulder. I asked the boss if I could be transferred to truck duty where I wouldn�t have to walk or carry the sack. My boss just ignored me and I am still in constant pain. As of now I feel that my knee is getting worse and could possibly be damaged if I continue to work as they expect me to. Is there anything I can do about this situation?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Knee pain related to work
It sounds like you have a legitimate workers compensation claim and it also sounds like your employer is not properly treating this as such. You need to retain an attorney to help you get the benefits you are entitled to. I am an attorney who has handled hundreds of workers compensation cases in various workers compensation courts throughout New Jersey in the past. Please contact me to discuss your case in more detail and so I can tell you how I can assist you. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.
Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-
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Re: Knee pain related to work
Yes there is something you can do about the situation. You are entitled to the proper treatment for work-related injuries through your employer. If you are still in constant pain, your employer should send you to a doctor to evaluate you and decide what treatment is necessary and evaluatie whether you can return to work. If a doctor determines you cannot work, you may be able to recieve temporary disability benefits while off from work. In your situation, you also may be able to collect for the permanency of your work-related injuries.
Contact me if you like to discuss in more detail and see what a qualified workers compensation attorney can do for you.
Jeff