Under the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act an individual who is involved in an accident and sustains injury as a result of that work place accident is entitled to receive a workers’ compensation award.  This benefit is based upon the particular body part that has been injured and the severity of that injury.  The award is based upon how a worker is when they have completed treatment and been evaluated by expert doctors for purpose of resolving these claims.  If you ask that question during an initial consultation and you are still treating and get a direct answer I would thank the lawyer for the information and consult with another attorney.