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Wrongful Death Law Myths

Losing a family member, especially when the death was unexpected and the result of someone else’s negligence, is one of the hardest and most terrible things anyone can go through in life. The Law Office of Andrew S. Maze is prepared to act as a trusted and compassionate legal resource for families who have lost […]

Debunking Personal Injury Law Myths

Personal injury law is a complex field that aims to protect individuals who have suffered harm due to the negligence or intentional actions of others. However, misconceptions and myths often cloud people’s understanding of this area of law. Debunking some common personal injury law myths can provide clarity and promote a better understanding of the […]

Premises Liability

Premises liability is the legal concept that property owners are liable for injuries that occur on their property if those injuries are the result of their negligence. This legal concept can help you understand your legal options if you are ever seriously injured in an accident on residential, commercial, or municipal property. If you are […]

Wrongful Death

Wikipedia defines wrongful death as “a claim against a person who can be held liable for a death.” This claim is brought in a civil action, usually by close relatives, as enumerated by statute. The death of a loved one is a difficult time, especially if it’s the result of someone else’s negligence. An unexpected […]

Workplace Accidents

In the United States, workplace accidents are all too common. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 2020 reported that private industry employers experienced 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses. Additionally, OSHA tracks fatalities that occur regularly in the workforce. In March of 2022, for example, Elias Avila-Romero (37) of Illinois was fatally […]

What Benefits are Available Under New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law?

People go to work every day expecting it to be as usual. They do not usually consider the idea that an accident can happen in their place of employment. However, it is possible for an accident to happen in any workplace, regardless of whether or not it seems dangerous. Employees who are injured on the […]

How to Recover Compensation After a New Jersey Restaurant Accident

Restaurants are hubs for good times with friends and family. However, restaurant employees spend long days continuously working, rarely even sitting. This is why they deserve their employer’s utmost respect. However, sometimes, employers fail to ensure their restaurant is in a safe condition for all, which, rather unsurprisingly, can cause serious accidents. If you are […]

What happens if I am injured on the job?

When an employee in New Jersey goes to work each day, most of the time they aren’t thinking about any potential workplace accidents they may be involved in. However, when these accidents do occur, they can cause very serious injuries or even result in a fatality. It is important to be aware of what an […]

Injuries on the Job

The first thing that you need to do when you get hurt at work is to report the accident immediately. If you’re at your worksite, you should report it to your manager, supervisor, or human resources department. If you’re offsite, you may need to call the police or report it to one of the offsite […]

New Jersey Workers' Compensation

In New Jersey, when you get hurt on the job at work there are a number of rights that you have. First of all, your employer’s insurance company has to provide you medical care. They get to choose the doctors that you go to, but they pay for all of the care that you need […]

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