Injured workers in New Jersey may wonder what types of harm workers’ compensation benefits can help them through when they have been injured on the job. The answer is important because workers’ compensation benefits can help injured workers and their families through...
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What types of things does insurance normally not cover?
For drivers who were in a motor vehicle accident, their first fear after making sure everyone is okay is whether their car insurance will cover the accident. And, for the most part, car insurance will cover car accidents. However, it is important to understand when...
How can car safety features help you avoid accidents?
As a driver, you understand how important it is to stay alert and pay attention to the road ahead. But the challenge of staying safe while behind the wheel is not easy. Driving is one of the most dangerous daily tasks that you can perform. According to the National...
How do I pick a safe bus company?
As airline tickets become more-and-more expensive, many travelers are looking to bus companies for their travel transportation needs. This is especially true for trips in New Jersey or the surrounding states. However, busses occupy the same streets as any other motor...
Understanding New Jersey premises liability law
New Jersey property and business owners have a legal duty to make sure their property is safe and free from dangerous conditions to visitors and guests. If they violate this duty, they could be found negligent and required to pay compensation to an injured party...
Special rules apply when children are injured on others’ property
Property owners in New Jersey generally decide who is allowed on their property and who is not. For people that are invited onto the property, property owners need to ensure that there are not any dangerous conditions on the property or at least warn them about the...
New Jersey among 38 states that saw traffic fatalities increase
Road safety is always a primary concern in New Jersey and across the United States. There are times, however, when circumstances make it a priority that needs to be addressed. Due to recent events changing the way people live their daily lives, fewer people were on...
Can a remote employee receive workers’ compensation benefits?
Many companies now have employees who work from home, and you may be a member of this group. If you suffer an injury during working hours, are you eligible to apply for workers’ compensation benefits? The remote work environment If you work from home, you may have...
Understanding the danger of distracted driving in New Jersey
Anyone in New Jersey who drives regularly knows that it is common to see people talking on their cellphones while driving. This dangerous practice is everywhere, seemingly no matter what types of laws are passed against distracted driving. Unfortunately, it seems that...
In 2021, New Jersey had most fatal auto accidents since 2007
In an era in which automobiles are increasingly equipped with advanced safety technology and legislators and law enforcement are finding new strategies for road safety, the auto accident statistics might be surprising. In New Jersey, 2021 saw the highest number of...