Whether you slip and fall in a grocery store or end up in a traffic accident, soon afterward, you will likely receive a phone call from an insurance company. They will often try to get you to tell them details about what happened and act as if they are trying to help...
New Jersey Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Workers’ Compensation And Lawsuit Limitations
Most employers in New Jersey are required to provide workers’ compensation benefits to injured employees with nearly no regard to fault for the accident/injuries. In exchange for this benefit, workers’ compensation laws prohibit workers from suing their employers for...
Do laws against texting save young drivers?
Having a new driver in your household is a time for both excitement and fear. No matter how many times you may tell your teen to keep their mobile device stowed away, you probably still worry about whether your son or daughter might engage in distracted driving....
What is a wrongful death?
Wrongful death refers to a death that should not have happened and which would not have occurred but for someone else’s actions. In other words, someone died “before their time” because of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. Wrongful death also refers to the...
In what workplace am I most likely to fall?
When asked to picture a dangerous workplace, it is likely most would picture either a quarry or a construction site. However, when it comes to suffering from falls, neither of these are the most dangerous. In fact, when considering falls alone, the most dangerous...
Impaired driver kills 4-year-old
Much effort has gone into raising the level of awareness of the dangers of drunk driving both in Florham Park and throughout the rest of the U.S. Even so, it continues to be a problem that local motorists must deal with. Often people view drunk driving as a singular...
Settlement amounts and payment timelines
Many personal injury cases settle without going to trial. This form of dispute resolution is common because it usually serves the best interests of all parties involved. Settlement negotiations are often faster than trials. They also tend to consume fewer resources....
What are major risks to drivers on New Jersey roads?
Most drivers are concerned with the safety of New Jersey roadways. No matter the length of your trip, safety should always be a number one priority. To know the dangers is to know how to stay safe and prepared. In the United States, weather-related vehicle accidents...
How long do personal injury cases take?
You deserve quick justice. The parties opposing you have a right to a full review of the facts. The balance between these two concerns would be a major factor in determining the length of your case. As explained on FindLaw, these cases take many forms, but have a...
Can you get supplemental benefits?
A workers’ compensation award does not provide you with full pay while you are off work due to an injury. You only qualify for a portion of your average pay. This might be problematic if your personal finances rest on receiving your full salary. You may wonder if you...