Levinson & Axelrod has learned of a study conducted by the National Employment Law Project, the University of Illinois, and UCLA which found that low-wage workers are being encouraged not to file for the workers compensation money they’re owed. If you or someone you love is being pressured into not filing for workers compensation, the New Jersey workers comp lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod may be able to help you get the money you deserve.

The study found that employers regularly and systemically violate both federal and state labor laws. Additionally, only 8% of low-wage employees who experienced serious on-the-job injuries filed a workers compensation claim. Even when the workers told their employers about their legitimate injuries, 50% experienced an illegal reaction: being fired, being told not to file for workers compensation, and even having immigration authorities called in.

If you or someone you love isn’t receiving the workers compensation he or she deserves, contact the New Jersey workers compensation lawyers of Levinson & Axelrod by calling 800-346-5529.