Workers’ compensation is a “no-fault” insurance employers are required to carry to protect their employees in the event they’re injured on the job or they develop an occupation-related illness. It covers medical costs, wages lost, permanent partial or permanent total...
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Filing a dog bite claim in New Jersey
Even the most well-behaved dogs may act out if they feel scared. Responsible dog owners take the necessary steps to make sure that their dog does not cause harm to anyone else. Dog owners are generally expected to: Properly restrain and maintain control of their dog...
Six mistakes to avoid in your personal injury case
As you’re looking at the circumstances surrounding your car accident, you might be thinking that you have a clean-cut personal injury case that’s sure to result in the recovery of compensation. While it’s true that a successful claim can help you offset your damages,...
How parents can protect their teens from bad driving habits
Distracted driving is a serious problem that can lead to accidents, injuries and even death. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving claims thousands of lives every year. As a New Jersey parent, you want to protect your kids...
Why do car accidents increase in the summer?
We are used to hearing about the dangers of driving in the winter, when road conditions are often icy and slippery. Once summer comes, you may assume you are safer on the roads, but that is not necessarily true. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety,...
What can be done after an accident with an uninsured driver?
There are many cars on the roads in New Jersey and it does not always take a major mistake to cause car accidents. These accidents can result in damage to vehicles and injuries to the drivers and passengers. Because car accidents are relatively common and can happen...
Actions employees should take after a workplace injury
There are workplace accidents in New Jersey almost every day. The nature of the accidents can vary greatly. Sometimes, the accidents may only damage property. However, many employees suffer injuries in these workplace accidents. Some of these injuries can be very...
Liability in multi-vehicle accidents
Three vehicles -- two cars and an ambulance -- were involved in an accident recently near Florham Park, New Jersey. According to news reports, the collisions were so powerful that the occupants became trapped inside the vehicles. First responders had to use the...
Can you sue your landlord for your slip and fall injuries?
A slip and fall injury is never expected, and its resulting damages can be completely overwhelming. If you’ve been hurt in one of these incidences, then you know that you can be dealt physical and emotional pain and suffering, and your need for medical care may...
Television tip-over accidents may be fatal
Many of us think of our televisions as fixtures in our homes, as solid and immovable as the walls. But unsteady televisions or other furniture may be dangerous and caused serious premises liability accidents suffered by guests, especially children. Tip-over accidents...