Customized Solutions for Workers’ Compensation Cases

Souder, Shabazz & Woolridge attorneys in the area of workers’ compensation defense are dedicated to representing employers, insurers and third-party administrators in all aspects of workers’ compensation claims.

The Firm devotes their practice to the defense of these claims and have extensive experience in trying these cases before the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation. Our practice team offers a full range of services to self-insured employers and insurance companies, including litigation defense, risk management programs and consulting services. The Firm is equipped to staff and defend both high volume and unique workers’ compensation litigation.

Souder, Shabazz & Woolridge defend our clients against work injury claims of all kinds in all workplace locations, from repetitive stress injuries to occupational hazardous substances exposure to loss of a limb on a building site.

Whenever possible, the Firm will make claims on behalf of our clients against the various New Jersey workers’ compensation funds, specifically the second injury and uninsured employers funds.

The Workers’ Compensation Fraud Act criminalizes fraudulent misrepresentations and false claims made by workers to obtain benefits. Our lawyers carefully investigate any workers’ compensation claim for potential fraud in New York and New Jersey. But investigation is only part of an overall litigation strategy. Many workers’ compensation defense firms are reluctant to try cases. As with all our work, that is not true of the New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys of Souder, Shabazz & Woolridge are not afraid to try any case if doing so is in the best interests of the client. Souder, Shabazz & Woolridge does whatever needs to be done.

Our workers’ compensation attorneys regularly appear before the Division of Workers’ Compensation throughout New Jersey. They understand the speed with which these cases move. They are well-respected and familiar with the intricacies of each court and the judges they appear before.

The attorneys of Souder, Shabazz & Woolridge are also skilled in managing workers’ compensation claims. They ensure that claims are regularly evaluated. They also recognize that effective supervision of claims including a strong defense and also the monetary costs associated with the defense of claims. Souder, Shabazz & Woolridge is the firm to handle your workers compensation defense litigation.

About the Firm

Committed to Our Clients

SSW Law Group represents many of the premier companies, municipalities and business interests in the region. The firm’s commitment is to provide its clients with the highest standards of excellence and service. We achieve this by offering access to SSW principals/partners who are seasoned professionals with deep expertise in our practice areas.  Unlike today’s “mega” firms, SSW Law Group is large enough to provide a full range of expertise, yet agile enough to service business clients in a personal, relationship-focused manner. The firm’s culture is based on providing excellent communication and service to its clients, and we understand that we’re truly defined by the quality of our client relationships.

Deep Community Roots & Experience

SSW Law Group is the result of a long-term vision of the founders to create a law firm that would not only provide excellent legal service to the business community, but which would also be a vital part of the political and business community structure - at the State and local levels. This reach differentiates our firm’s capabilities and culture. Our attorneys are deeply engaged in the business, community and nonprofit arenas. They are civically-minded and business savvy. This is true throughout New Jersey, New York and the Northeast. This experience makes SSW Law Group the right choice for any company or municipality in need of a law firm with strong connections, feet on the street and relevant experience.