Many of us in New Jersey would agree that there are times when we must go about our days even if we are really, really tired. We may have been up late finishing a work project, caring for a newborn or maybe we simply suffer from insomnia. Nevertheless, tomorrow always...
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What to do following an injury at work
Workers’ compensation benefits may be able to help injured workers during a difficult period in their lives. For that reason, injured workers should be familiar with what they should do following a workplace injury. Steps to take following a workplace injury Injured...
What injuries do nursing professionals face?
Registered nurses are on the front lines in this country every day, putting themselves constantly in harm’s way to provide for their patients. The vigilance required to maintain safety standards for everyone present, especially in the middle of an emergency, is...
New Jersey’s top public workplace hazards
Each year, the New Jersey Department of Labor (DOL) issues a report on the top workplace hazards in public jobs. Many jobs require that workers perform their duties in person. Remote work is not an option. But whether, they are working from home or at a job site,...
Ways of challenging the accuracy of a field sobriety test
A breathalyzer test that a driver has allegedly failed can do significant damage to that driver’s life. A failed breathalyzer test can result in DUI charges and potentially in jail time, fines, the loss of a driver’s license and the loss of personal and professional...
How do implied consent laws affect a DUI charge?
Drunk driving in New Jersey is a serious offense that can lead to severe penalties on conviction. Many people think that they can keep an arresting officer from gathering the evidence necessary to make the charges stick, but these actions can actually create more...
Workers’ compensation might soon include injuries in parking lots
For New Jersey workers who are injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits can be a primary factor in making ends meet and getting the medical care they need. Being approved for benefits requires adhering to the rules when reporting the injury, filing the claim...
Protections for victims of distracted drivers
Distracted drivers can cause serious car accidents that can injure victims in a variety of different ways. A personal injury claim for damages may be able to help victims of distracted driving-related accidents with their physical, financial or emotional damages....
Determining the cause of an auto accident might not be so easy
In New Jersey, the roads can be challenging for drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Safety is a primary concern, but with the number of drivers who are distracted, under the influence, drive at excessive speeds, are negligent or drowsy, accidents with...
What are your options if your claim for benefits is denied?
Being injured at work is no picnic and in fact a severe injury can lead to temporary or permanent disability that prevents you from working for a period of time. When this happens, you may want to pursue workers’ compensation benefits. Sadly, not all claims for...
