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New Jersey Personal Injury & Workers Compensation Lawyers

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Results-Driven Representation for Workers’ Comp & Injury Claims Across New Jersey

Workplace and personal injuries can change your life in a moment. One day feels normal; the next brings pain, bills, and uncertainty. If you were hurt on the job or in any kind of accident in New Jersey, our New Jersey personal injury lawyers and New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers can explain your rights and help you pursue the full compensation you’re entitled to. At Shebell & Shebell, LLC, our attorneys have decades of experience standing up for injured workers and families across New Jersey—handling car accident and premises claims, as well as work-injury benefits—so you get clear guidance and a strong advocate from day one. Our NJ workers’ comp attorneys regularly secure medical care, wage benefits, and permanent disability awards, and our injury team pursues third-party claims when someone else’s negligence caused your harm. We’re ready to review your case, explain your options, and fight for the best possible result under New Jersey law.

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Experience That Matters

Our firm has spent years helping people rebuild after serious injuries—navigating insurers, employers, and the courts with proven strategies that work in both personal injury and workers’ comp cases.

Compassionate Legal Guidance

You’re not just a case file—we listen, answer questions, and support you through treatment, IMEs, negotiations, and, when necessary, litigation.

Proven Results for Clients

Tailored strategies, dedicated advocacy, and a long record of successful verdicts, settlements, and workers’ compensation awards for clients throughout New Jersey.

100 YEARS OF HELPING INJURED CLIENTS

The Experience & Legal Knowledge You Deserve

At Shebell & Shebell, we bring decades of legal experience to your New Jersey workers’ compensation and personal injury case—we’ve fought for injured clients throughout the Garden State since 1927. Our seasoned attorneys have a deep understanding of New Jersey’s complex workers’ compensation and personal injury laws and a proven track record of successful outcomes for our clients.

 

When you choose our firm, you’re not just getting legal representation—you’re gaining a dedicated team that will fight vigorously for your rights. We’ve handled countless workplace and personal injury cases and know what it takes to win. With Shebell & Shebell, you can trust that your case is in capable hands.

What We Help With

Injury law isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you need a personal injury lawyer after a car crash, slip and fall, or medical error, or a workers’ compensation lawyer to secure wage benefits and medical care after a job-related injury, Shebell & Shebell, LLC has the expertise you need under one roof with our skilled team of attorneys. We investigate what happened, protect your rights with insurers and employers, and push for the maximum recovery the law allows.

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Personal Injury

Unexpected harm disrupts life’s careful design. Focused advocacy ensures recovery and rightful peace return.

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Workers’ Compensation

Hard work deserves protection after distress. Steady representation ensures fairness and future security stand.

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Medical Malpractice

Trusted care may falter when errors arise. Thoughtful pursuit ensures patients find both fairness and healing.

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Car Accidents

Sudden crashes leave lives paused in confusion. Careful direction ensures victims regain strength and control.

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Slip & Fall

One moment’s slip can reshape future plans. Skilled guidance ensures accountability and healing move forward.

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Construction Accidents

Fallen beams remind how fragile safety remains. Guided support ensures justice and steady recovery follow close.

At Shebell & Shebell, we understand how overwhelming life can become after an accident or workplace injury. You may feel uncertain about your health and finances or unsure how to navigate the legal process. You deserve a New Jersey legal team that listens, cares, and fights for your rights.

Injury law isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you need a New Jersey personal injury lawyer after a car crash, slip and fall, or medical error, or a New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyer to secure medical treatment, wage benefits, and permanent disability awards after a job-related injury, Shebell & Shebell, LLC gives you both paths under one roof. We investigate what happened, protect your rights with insurers and employers, pursue third-party claims when someone else is at fault, and push for the maximum recovery the law allows.

Your voice matters. Our attorneys bring decades of experience standing up for injured workers and families across New Jersey, combining compassionate guidance with proven results in verdicts, settlements, and workers’ compensation awards. Contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation—let us review your case, explain your options, and help you move forward with confidence.

Compassionate Legal Support After an Injury-On or Off the Job

Why Choose Shebell & Shebell

Choosing the right lawyer matters. Our New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers and injury attorneys combine deep trial experience with day-to-day claim advocacy—collecting evidence quickly, coordinating medical documentation, managing IMEs, and negotiating from a position of strength. If the other side won’t be fair, we’re prepared to take your case to court.

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Personal Injury (Third-Party Claims)

Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents • Rideshare, pedestrian, and bicycle injuries • Slip, trip, and fall accidents • Construction accidents • Medical malpractice • Traumatic brain and spinal injuries • Wrongful death

Workers’ Compensation (On-the-Job Injuries)

Immediate medical treatment • Temporary Total Disability (TTD) wage benefits • Permanent Partial/Total Disability (PPD/PTD) • Authorized doctors and Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) • Appeals and motion practice • Employer retaliation claims

Not sure which applies? Many clients have both: a workers’ comp claim for medical and wage benefits and a separate third-party personal injury claim when someone outside the employer causes the harm. We’ll map your options in a free consultation.

Case Results

Shebell & Shebell’s case results speak for themselves. Explore the representative results we’ve won for our clients.

Meet Your Injury Lawyers

Meet the New Jersey trial lawyers behind our results. See the experience, verdicts, and areas of expertise that make clients choose us.

Thomas F. Shebell, III

Thomas F. Shebell, III

Personal Injury Attorney
Danielle S. Chandonnet

Danielle S. Chandonnet

Personal Injury Attorney
Mark T. Apostolou, Jr.

Mark T. Apostolou, Jr.

Personal Injury Attorney

Workers’ Compensation Benefits in New Jersey

New Jersey workers’ compensation provides several types of benefits to injured employees, including:
Medical Benefits (authorized treatment and related costs)

  • Temporary Total Disability Benefits (TTD)
  • Permanent Partial Disability Benefits (PPD)
  • Permanent Total Disability Benefits (PTD)
  • Death Benefits (for eligible dependents)
  • Supplemental Benefits

While this is the primary remedy for work injuries, situations exist where you can pursue compensation through additional channels.

Beyond Workers’ Comp: Additional Avenues

Third-Party Lawsuits — If someone other than your employer or co-worker caused your injury, you may have a personal injury claim against that party. Examples include:
A driver who hits you while you’re on the job

  • A manufacturer of defective equipment that causes injury
  • The owner of unsafe premises where you’re working
  • These claims can provide damages beyond workers’ comp benefits, including pain and suffering
  • Intentional Acts: If an employer intentionally caused your injury, you may be able to sue them directly outside the workers’ comp system.
  • Retaliatory Discharge: It’s illegal for employers to retaliate against you for filing a workers’ comp claim. If this happens, you may have grounds for a lawsuit.

Our attorneys evaluate every case for potential third-party claims or other avenues for compensation. Shebell & Shebell has the experience and legal knowledge to handle your workers’ compensation claim successfully and pursue maximum financial recovery across all available paths.

 

Free, no-obligation consultation. Let us review your case, explain your options, and help you move forward with confidence.

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From workplace injuries to everyday accidents, our attorneys handle a wide range of cases with precision, empathy, and proven results

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Protecting Injured Workers Under New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation Laws

New Jersey workers’ compensation is a no-fault system designed to cover job-related injuries and illnesses. Most employees are covered—including part-time and seasonal workers—and benefits can include medical treatment with an authorized doctor, temporary disability (TTD) wage payments, and permanent disability awards. Dependents may qualify for death benefits after a fatal work injury.

Where problems arise—and how we help

  • Denied or delayed care: We push for prompt, authorized treatment and challenge improper denials.

     

  • IMEs & medical disputes: We prepare you for exams and, when needed, file motions to secure care or wage benefits.

     

  • Wage checks: We verify your average weekly wage and TTD rate so you aren’t underpaid.

     

  • Permanency awards: We document lasting impairments to pursue fair PPD/PTD benefits.

     

  • Retaliation concerns: We advise on your rights if an employer discourages claims or punishes you for filing.

     

  • Third-party claims: If a non-employer caused the injury (e.g., a negligent driver or defective equipment), we also pursue a separate personal injury claim for pain and suffering.

     

Not sure what applies? Many clients have both a workers’ comp claim and a third-party personal injury case. We’ll map your options in a free consultation.

You can get a lawyer involved at any point in the process—after the accident, when treatment stalls, or if benefits stop. Don’t let the insurer control your recovery. Contact Shebell & Shebell for a free, no-obligation consultation with a New Jersey workers’ compensation attorney.

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If we don’t win, you don’t pay

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Initially, your employer or their insurance carrier may choose your treating physician. However, you can request a change of doctor if you’re dissatisfied with your care.

Employers in New Jersey must carry workers’ comp insurance. If they don’t, you may still receive benefits through the Uninsured Employer’s Fund or pursue a civil lawsuit against your employer.

Employers may not retaliate against you for filing a claim. If you believe your employer fired or discriminated against you for this reason, consult an attorney immediately.

While workers’ compensation covers injuries that occur on the job, a personal injury case may involve accidents outside of work or situations where another party may be liable. In some cases, both claims can be pursued simultaneously.

In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is typically two years from the date of the accident. However, certain circumstances may affect this timeframe. It’s important to consult a knowledgeable attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights and ensure your case is filed within the legal deadlines.

You may be entitled to various types of damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Shebell & Shebell is committed to thoroughly evaluating your case to pursue all applicable compensations you deserve.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions About Workers' Comp & Personal Injuries in NJ

Speak With a New Jersey Injury Lawyer Today — Free, Confidential, No Pressure

Hurt in a crash, fall, work accident, or medical error? Get a same-day case review from an attorney who will explain your rights, help secure medical care and wage benefits, and map your path to full compensation. No fee unless we win.

For nearly a century, Shebell & Shebell has helped New Jersey families after serious injuries. Tell us what happened—we’ll evaluate your claim, push for authorizations, and pursue the maximum compensation the law allows.

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