If you have been injured on the job, you probably have a lot of questions: What type of workers’ compensation am I entitled to? How can I protect my rights and provide for myself and my family? Do I have to sue my boss? Can I lose my job if I file for workers’ comp? These are in addition to dealing with the injury itself. Michael Krutman, a specialist in workers’ compensation, can help answer these questions.   If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to workers' compensation; this provides income replacement, medical treatment, permanent disability, and even possible retraining assistance. Consequently, if you have been injured, it is in your best interests to speak with an experienced attorney to ensure your rights are protected. Workplace injuries can occur on a construction site or in an office; regardless, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Because you cannot sue your employer for on the job injuries, it is essential that you file your workers' compensation claim immediately following your injury, so that you receive proper compensation. Achieving the maximum settlement is not a matter of greed; it is a question of justice.  Some of the most common injuries the result in workers’ compensation claims include: 

• -Head trauma
• -Neck and back injuries
• -Carpal tunnel syndrome
• -Joint injuries: shoulders, hands, wrists, elbows, and knees
•  -Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD)

 In the event that your injury is permanent, you are entitled to either permanent partial or total disability benefits. In New Jersey, the amount to which you are entitled depends on what part of your body was injured and the degree of the injury. Two doctors estimate the extent of your disability. One is chosen by your attorney and the other chosen by your employer. Your attorney, your employer’s attorney, and the workers’ compensation judge will negotiate the final extent of your disability.