McHugh & Imbornone, P.A. Law Office https://www.minjlaw.com FindLaw IM Template Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:29:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 Sensory loss after a traffic collision /blog/2024/12/sensory-loss-after-a-traffic-collision/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:29:19 +0000 /?p=48281 A car accident can result in serious injuries, and there are few injuries more severe than brain trauma. The brain controls every action that humans take, and it also controls the senses. Sensory loss is common after a severe head injury. Here are three types of sensory loss that victims may experience. Loss of vision Vision loss can occur after…

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]]> Why you need an attorney after a motor vehicle accident /blog/2024/12/why-you-need-an-attorney-after-a-motor-vehicle-accident/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:59:20 +0000 /?p=48279 You have a lot on your plate after being injured in a car accident. Your pain and suffering might feel overwhelming, and you can also experience limited mobility and emotional turmoil. As if that’s not enough, you’re also bound to face significant financial losses in the form of medical expenses, lost wages and rehabilitation costs. Taken together, all these forces…

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]]> The No. 1 reason for wrong-way accidents  /blog/2024/11/the-no-1-reason-for-wrong-way-accidents/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:23:00 +0000 /?p=48278 Wrong-way accidents are often very sudden and confusing for drivers who are heading in the correct direction. After all, they never anticipate another vehicle traveling toward them in their traffic lanes. For instance, someone driving on the interstate might see headlights ahead at night but naturally assume those lights are on the other side of the divided highway. The interstate…

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]]> Minors and workers’ comp: What parents should know  /blog/2024/11/minors-and-workers-comp-what-parents-should-know/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:21:15 +0000 /?p=48274 If your teen has a part-time job or maybe works during their summer and holiday breaks, you likely hadn’t given any thought to workers’ compensation until they were injured. Your teen may not even know what workers’ comp is. Most New Jersey employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. What many parents don’t realize is that this covers employees…

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]]> Can I recover compensation for a crash if partly at fault? /blog/2024/10/can-i-recover-compensation-for-a-crash-if-partly-at-fault/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:49:41 +0000 /?p=48272 In New Jersey, determining liability in car accidents involves understanding the state’s modified comparative negligence laws. If you are partially at fault for an accident, you may still be eligible to recover compensation for your damages. However, the extent to which you can claim depends on your level of fault. Here, you can learn about the specifics of the comparative…

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]]> How recent changes in workers’ comp law benefit first responders  /blog/2024/10/how-recent-changes-in-workers-comp-law-benefit-first-responders/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:56:32 +0000 /?p=48271 The physical and emotional stress of being a first responder isn’t something that goes away once the call is over. This year, New Jersey’s workers’ compensation law was updated to reflect that. Now, if a first responder suffers a stroke or cardiac event within 24 hours of going on an emergency call, there is a “rebuttable presumption” that it is…

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]]> Three experts you may need in your car accident case /blog/2024/09/three-experts-you-may-need-in-your-car-accident-case/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 18:39:56 +0000 /?p=48269 To win a personal injury lawsuit you have to prove negligence, causation and damages. In some instances, this might seem easy to do. A driver runs a red light and slams into the side of your vehicle, a drunk driver crosses the center line and hits you head on or a semi-truck driver falls asleep behind the wheel and fails…

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]]> Watch for wildlife during autumn months /blog/2024/09/watch-for-wildlife-during-autumn-months/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:59:58 +0000 /?p=48268 The fall months, which encompass October through December, are associated with mating seasons and migration for many wild animals. During these months, they’re typically more active than they are during the hotter months. This increase is more common at dusk and dawn, which means drivers should be more careful at those times. Wildlife don’t always watch for roads, so they…

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]]> The dangers of driving at dusk: 2 top concerns /blog/2024/09/the-dangers-of-driving-at-dusk-2-top-concerns/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 21:00:07 +0000 /?p=48267 Summer is coming to an end and the nights are closing in. That means more drivers will soon be on the road at dusk Here are a few issues to watch out for at this time of day. The setting sun If you are driving into a setting sun, you may struggle to see the road ahead. If you are…

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]]> 3 tips for driving in unfamiliar areas /blog/2024/08/3-tips-for-driving-in-unfamiliar-areas/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:47:14 +0000 /?p=48264 Is there anything more intimidating for a driver than to try to navigate an unfamiliar area? All of a sudden, you may feel intimidated by the traffic patterns, the signs, the pedestrians and the whole unfamiliar array of streets. Whether you’re about to learn a new commute or you’re planning a trip out of town, here are some tips you…

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