Accidents

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]There are a variety of ways one can suffer an accident.

  • Auto Accident
    If you are involved in an automobile accident and are injured you probably have some questions about how are you going to recover and how are you going to pay your bills while you recover from your injuries.Generally, your medical bills are paid by your automobile insurance company under the Personal Injury Protection (PIP) provided under your policy. PIP as its commonly referred to provides, under most policies, for payment of all medical bills up to a maximum except for a $250.00 deductible and a 20% co-pay.

    So, your hospital bills and the bills of other physicians who treat you will be paid. You must however report your accident to your insurance company as soon as possible after your accident because your insurance company can deny a claim if it is not submitted in a timely manner. Automobile insurance carriers also review medical bills and necessity for treatment which may impact your care. It is important that your doctor’s office keep in communication with the insurance adjuster handling your case so there are no delay or denial of payment. If an insurance carrier improperly denies payment of a bill, an attorney can file an action to have the bill paid.

    For a free consultation on your case, please call Attorney John M. Pinho (973) 481-4364.

  • Construction Accident
    Construction Accidents can cause serious injury. Many workers are aware that they can receive Workers Compensation Benefits as a result of their accident but many workers are unaware that they could receive additional benefits by from another company who was negligent in their duties to supervise the work site.It is important to contact a competent attorney who has experience in handling construction site accidents who can determine whether there is a viable claim against another party that is not your employer. These cases are called Third Party Cases. In a New Jersey Workers Compensation case you cannot collect for pain and suffering. In a Third Party Case you can receive compensation for pain and suffering. In serious construction accidents, the pain and suffering component is every important because the Workers Compensation award only pays for the permanent injury and does not provide compensation for pain and suffering.

    Contact Attorney John M. Pinho at (973) 481-4364 to make an appointment for a Free Consultation.

  • Fall Down Accidents
    You are walking on a sidewalk, all of the sudden you find yourself falling and you try to stop your fall but the next thing you know you are on the ground. You try to move but the pain from your fractured wrist is overpowering. A stranger asks you, “Are you ok” You say, “Yes”, but really mean “No” but the pain and the shock has you confused. It turns out that you fell because their was a defect in the sidewalk that you were walking on. This is one example of a fall down accident.Other Fall Down Accidents are falls in supermarkets, stores, or malls for defects, failure to maintain a property or failure to properly clean snow and/or ice.

    If you are injured, make sure that you seek medical attention and that you follow up after you receive emergency care with the recommended specialist. The quality of your initial care can make a big difference in your recovery from your injuries.

    We offer help in understanding your insurance coverage, your rights to receive medical treatment, payment of medical bills, temporary disability benefits and ultimately a monetary compensation for your pain and suffering due to your injury.

    For a free consultation regarding your fall down accident accident, please call us at Attorney John M. Pinho (973) 481-4364. We have offices conveniently located throughout the State of New Jersey.

  • Workers Compensation
    Injured workers in New Jersey have three basic rights.First, the right to receive temporary disability benefits, basically 70% of their gross weekly salary up to a maximum amount, if they are out of work for a total of 7 or more days due to a work injury.

    Secondly, they have the right to have their medical expenses paid for emergency care and authorized medical care due to their injury.

    Lastly, they have the right to receive monetary compensation in the form of a settlement for their permanent injury.

    On occasion employers are unfamiliar with the benefits of workers compensation insurance and simply don’t report a worker’s accident to the workers compensation carrier. Without an initial report of accident, the Workers Compensation Insurance Carrier is unaware of the injury and thus does not start temporary disability benefits or direct medical care.

    An injured worker needs the assistance of competent counsel familiar with the Workers Compensation Court. Receipt of benefits by an injured worker, on occasion, depends upon having competent counsel who knows who to call and what Motion to file to insure that workers compensation benefits flow without interruption to an injured worker.

    If you were injured, call Attorney John M. Pinho at (973) 481-4364 for a free consultation. Their is no obligation to pursue a claim but the information you receive during the consultation will make you aware of your rights and responsibilities as you deal with your work injury.

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