Melissa Ortiz III

Melissa Ortiz III works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in New Jersey. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Melissa Ortiz III handles all types of workers' compensation cases in New Jersey, including Healthcare Worker Injuries, Needlestick Injuries, Workers Compensation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In New Jersey, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Melissa immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Melissa Ortiz III's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 17 years of experience in New Jersey workers' comp law, Melissa knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Melissa Ortiz III primarily serves clients in Union City and the surrounding New Jersey area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in New Jersey and were injured at work, contact Melissa's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.