Workers Compensation Attorney in Cherry Hill, NJ

Report your injury to your employer right away and seek authorized medical treatment as soon as possible. Prompt action protects both your health and your legal right to benefits. New Jersey law requires injured employees to notify their employer of a workplace injury. Notifying within 30 days helps ensure full benefit eligibility, while delays between 31 and 90 days can sometimes affect the level of benefits received. Beyond 90 days, eligibility may be at risk entirely. Once you report, your employer or their insurance carrier typically designates your treating physician for work-related care. Keeping thorough documentation of all medical visits, communications, and incident reports can be valuable throughout the claims process. Borbi, Clancy & Patrizi, LLC can help guide you through each of these steps from the very beginning.

In New Jersey, injured workers generally have two years to file a formal claim petition. Acting well before that deadline is strongly recommended. The two-year window typically runs from the date of injury or from the date of the last benefit payment received, whichever is later. For occupational disease claims, the period may begin from the date you first became aware your condition was work-related. Even if benefits are being voluntarily paid, formal filing deadlines may still apply, and failing to act in time could affect your long-term rights, including permanency benefits. The Work Injury Compensation Law Firm Cherry Hill NJ claimants turn to at Borbi, Clancy & Patrizi, LLC can help you act before your window closes.

New Jersey workers compensation law may provide several categories of benefits, including medical coverage, temporary wage replacement, and permanent disability awards. The New Jersey Workers Compensation Act recognizes up to five types of benefits. Medical benefits may cover doctor visits, surgeries, prescriptions, and physical therapy. If your injury keeps you out of work for more than seven consecutive days, you may qualify for temporary total disability benefits, generally calculated at 70 percent of your average weekly wage. Once your condition stabilizes, a permanency evaluation may follow to determine eligibility for permanent partial or permanent total disability benefits. In fatal cases, eligible dependents may also have access to death benefits. To discuss your claim, contact our legal team or call (856) 424-5400.

Yes, claims can be denied, delayed, or disputed, often citing insufficient medical documentation or disagreements over whether the injury is work-related.  When a claim is denied, an injured worker may file a formal claim petition with the New Jersey Division of Workers Compensation, initiating a process that may include pre-trial conferences and hearings before a compensation judge. Common denial reasons include documentation gaps, delayed notification, or questions about whether the injury arose out of and during the course of employment. Borbi, Clancy & Patrizi, LLC, serving injured workers since 1983, works to ensure your rights are represented to the fullest extent the law allows. You can learn more by visiting the workers compensation practice page.

An attorney is not legally required, but having one may significantly improve your ability to secure the full benefits available under New Jersey law. Insurance carriers may attempt to minimize your claim, challenge your injury's severity, or push for a settlement that does not account for your long-term medical needs. An experienced attorney can protect filing deadlines, manage insurer communications, challenge unfavorable medical evaluations, and advocate for permanency awards that reflect the true impact of your condition. James M. Clancy, a partner at the firm, has dedicated his career to workers compensation law and brings substantial courtroom experience to each case. If you were hurt at work and want to understand your rights, reach out to our team for a consultation or call (856) 424-5400.