What does the process look like for submitting a workplace injury claim in New Jersey? When you are looking for help from a workers' compensation claim, the regulations and requirements may seem overwhelming. The fact that the process seems difficult should not...
Month: March 2017
A concussion may be a bigger deal than you think
A car accident can result in injuries that range from relatively minor to those causing permanent disability. The true impact of the physical damage may not be known for days, even weeks, later, especially if you have a traumatic brain injury. Concussions are one of...
Older Americans more likely to suffer personal injury falls
We all have heard of slips, trips, and falls when it comes to premises liability cases. What we may not know is the effect that these falls have for those who are particularly vulnerable to personal injury, including elderly populations. In fact, new information shows...
What’s the deal with Airbnb and premises liability?
What are your legal rights if you are harmed during an Airbnb or other home-sharing stay? Although it may seem like these facilities are entirely safe and regulated, the fact is that premises liability and hazardous conditions simply cannot always be avoided. In fact,...
Controversy surfaces around OSHA violation fines increases
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, increased its penalties in January in an effort to thwart willful negligence affecting workers' welfare in New Jersey and throughout the nation. However, this increase has led to some legal controversy, as OSHA...
Distracted drivers pushing personal injury rates to new heights
Think distracted driving deaths are dropping in New Jersey and other states because of regulations designed to protect motorists? Not so fast - those improvements were seen during the early years of distracted driving litigation, but new statistics show that personal...