Did you know you are likely a pedestrian almost every day? While some people in New Jersey walk to work or to shops, if you are merely crossing the street or walking in a parking lot, you are a pedestrian. Being a pedestrian exposes you to the danger of being struck...
Year: 2021
3 tips for driving safely in traffic
Part of your daily routine may involve driving to and from work. And depending on the location of your workplace, you may spend some of this time in traffic. According to NPR, approximately 14 million people in the U.S. spend an hour or more driving every day getting...
Can I pursue damages after a car crash if I’m partially at fault?
Car crashes are complicated events. Oftentimes there are many factors that combine to cause the collision. A person injured in a car crash may want to seek compensation. However, can they pursue damages if they also played a role in the collision? It depends based on...
Workers’ compensation benefits in New Jersey
Workers’ compensation benefits are intended to provide financial support to employees who are injured. The injury must occur during the course of the employment to qualify for workers' compensation benefits. Benefits may be permanent or temporary, depending on the...
Rise in fatal auto accidents through June 2021 labeled ‘crisis’
In New Jersey and across the nation, auto accidents are an ongoing problem causing unexpected injuries, death and long-term challenges. Government agencies assess these crashes to devise solutions to enhance safety. A fundamental part of that is looking at the...
What can I do if I was denied workers’ compensation benefits?
Getting injured at work is distressing, but something that many people in New Jersey go through at some point in their lives. It is hoped that by filing for workers’ compensation you will receive the benefits you need to recover from your injury without suffering...
The dangers of truck driver fatigue
Truck accident injuries can be severe and truck driver fatigue is one of the factors that can lead to truck accidents. For that reason, it is important for truck drivers to avoid truck driver fatigue and for victims of truck accidents to be familiar with the legal...
Seniors face 3 slip-and-fall hazards at big-box hardware stores
Big-box hardware stores have made it easier for older homeowners to tackle improvement and maintenance projects. Still, because many of these stores are working warehouses, you may encounter large machinery, power saws and other potential injury risks every time you...
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month
Face it, driving in New Jersey can be a real hassle and you cannot always rely on public transportation to be on time. Some people in New Jersey find that simply walking is the best way to get where they want to go. Sadly, pedestrians face the constant risk of being...
What are workers’ comp benefits for injured New Jersey workers?
Injured workers in New Jersey may wonder what workers’ compensation benefits are available to them and that is important information to have. Injured workers and their families enjoy protections through workers’ compensation benefits that can be essential following a...