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 […]
Read MoreWorkplace 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 […]
Read MoreWhat 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 […]
Read MoreHow 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 […]
Read MoreWhat 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 […]
Read MoreInjuries 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 […]
Read MoreNew 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 […]
Read MoreLost Wages After An Accident
When you are involved in an accident, in addition to your medical treatment and injuries, you may miss work as a result of your injuries. In those cases, you may be eligible to bring a claim as part of your case for all of the wages that you lost. You may even be able to […]
Read MoreWorkplace Injuries in New Jersey
When you get hurt on the job you have a number of rights through your workers’ compensation insurance including the payment of your medical bills and the payment of temporary disability. If you are out of work as a result of your work-related injury, you get a settlement through the workers’ compensation court. In addition […]
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