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The workers’ compensation process typically begins with filing a claim petition with the Department of Labor. The employer, or respondent, then files an answer to the claim.
An exchange of medical records follows. Mark | Lavigne, LLC typically obtains client records from the employer’s insurance company. The medical records should identify the treatment undergone, the diagnosis and/or prognosis, and any possibility of future surgery.
Once our office has received your medical records, we will schedule an appointment for you with our medical expert. The medical expert will speak with you, review your records, and write a thorough and competent report identifying your degree of permanency. “Permanency” is a term used in workers’ compensation law to refer to the degree of your injury.
While this process can be complex, Mark | Lavigne, LLC has extensive experience handling workers’ compensation cases throughout Essex, Passaic, Middlesex, Union and Somerset Counties. Our team has represented workers’ compensation plaintiffs in courts throughout the state of New Jersey and is here to provide you professional guidance.
Don’t let the process overwhelm you. Our experienced and qualified team can help. Contact us online or call us at 908-460-8996 to tell us your story and receive a free consultation. We will review your case with you and help you understand the next steps to take toward legal recovery.