A remote work setup does not make you immune to occupational injuries. Dangers such as ergonomic damage, slips, falls and other hazards are present anywhere, even at your home. Claiming workers’ compensation could help cover the costs of medical bills. However, you...
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Obtaining black box data following a truck crash
Semi-trucks are not required to be equipped with event data recorders or “black boxes.” Still, many trucks are, and these instruments can be useful in a subsequent investigation should the semi-truck be involved in a collision with another vehicle. What does a black...
Who is responsible for construction worker injuries?
There are often many contractors involved in New Jersey construction projects. For example, if an office building is being constructed, there will likely be the main contractor who oversees the project and myriad subcontractors who specialize in specific areas. This...
Are TBIs always a concern in personal injury cases?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are a hot topic in the news, and they have been since the discovery of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in football players. It has caused a national discussion about the impact of sports. However, what some may not realize is...
Can my car insurance just deny me after an accident?
After a car accident, especially a major one, car insurance provides that peace of mind that, after the deductible, everything will likely be okay. While we may have to fight them for a full payout or contact a lawyer to fight on our behalf, we know that we will not...
Are there ways to mitigate the penalties for a DUI in New Jersey?
Did you receive a DUI in New Jersey this past Labor Day weekend? If so, chances are you are not alone. Holidays like Labor Day are often celebrated with alcohol and while you may have thought you were safe to drive after a drink or two, a breath test or field sobriety...
Appealing a denied workers’ compensation claim
Suffering an injury on the job can happen in any line of work, even jobs that are not typically considered dangerous. However, when an injury occurs on the job, employees often rely on benefits from a workers' compensation claim to cover the costs of their treatment...
Increasing average weights increase strain on health care workers
Home health care workers, nurses, certified nurse's aides and other medical professionals who engage in direct patient care often risk substantial bodily injury by doing so. Many factors influence how likely an individual health care worker is to get hurt on the...
Are you working in an unsafe environment?
As an employee, you have certain rights that an employer may not violate, at least not without consequences. When most individuals think of work-related injuries, they imagine an accident on a factory floor or a slip-and-fall accident in an unsafe workspace. However,...
Head-on crashes: Significantly dangerous and debilitating
A head-on collision could lead to significant injuries or death. This kind of collision is one of the worst that you can be involved in.Why? Both your vehicle and the other party's vehicle may hit at full speed from opposite directions. That impact is going to be much...