Being injured on the job can significantly impact your life. You might have physical limitations and pain to contend with, and your medical expenses may quickly eat away at your savings during a time when you’re unable to work. While you might think that workers’...
Year: 2022
The seconds after a car accident can be important
CRUNCH! It finally happened. You are in a car accident. Now what? The seconds after a car accident can be important. Step one If you are able, move your car to a safe area. You do not want to be involved in a second, third, fourth or fifth collision. Now, breathe in...
Understanding accident reconstruction
Many media accounts of traffic accidents end with the statement that “The accident is undergoing further investigation.” This post will explain the meaning of the very vague phrase “further investigation.” What is being investigated A lay person may ask what is being...
Is it normal to have anxiety after a car crash?
There are millions of car crashes every year. Indeed, if you drive regularly, at some point, you will crash, even if it is not your fault. The unfortunate fact is that motor vehicle accidents are just a fact of life. And, while most people focus on the physical...
Disputes surrounding the rise in traffic deaths
The national fatal traffic accident rate has declined since the 1980s. Traffic deaths dropped to nearly 33,000 in 2010, the lowest number since the late 1940s. Yet, by 2014, the number began to rise again, primarily due to a new segment of drivers. Researchers...
New Jersey plans major changes for teen drivers to improve safety
There are many dangers when taking to the New Jersey roadways. In addition to the increase in drivers who are distracted, drive at excessive speed, behave recklessly, drink and drive and commit other risky transgressions, teen drivers are a prominent concern. Their...
Understanding all forms of distracted driving
New Jersey has some of the busiest roads and highways in the country, and distracted driving continues to be a problem on most of them. Distracted driving is a factor in numerous motor vehicle accidents throughout the state, many of them involving serious injuries or...
Are slip-and-falls really that serious?
Slip and fall accidents are depicted in the media through slapstick comedy routines, banana peels and laughs. But, slip and fall accidents have a much more serious side, and if you fell, you understand the gravity of these accidents. What are the possible outcomes...
What is no-fault auto insurance?
The “work-from-home” revolution may have reduced the total number of vehicles on public roads, but the costs of accidents for drivers remains hard to calculate. Each state has enacted and updates laws concerning automotive insurance: minimum coverage requirements,...
How can I resolve a workers’ compensation dispute?
If you are injured at work in Florham Park, it may be immediately apparent to you that you should qualify for workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical expenses and lost wages. However, your employer may not see things the same way, leading to a workers’...