As winter settles in, your risks on the road start to change. You have shorter days, winter storms, black ice and many other hazards that you have to contend with. How can you stay safe when it feels like everything is stacked against you? Protecting yourself and your...
Month: December 2020
Putting a price on your deceased loved one’s household work
When a loved one dies tragically due to someone else's negligence or deliberate actions, you may have certain legal rights as a survivor. You may even be able to bring a wrongful death claim against the liable party. How do wrongful death claims work? Wrongful death...
How does a traumatic amputation impact a victim?
A traumatic amputation can occur in several types of accidents. For example, a limb can become pressed during a car wreck, which can lead to a traumatic amputation. These injuries are catastrophic for the victim. It’s very unlikely that they will ever be able to...
Is your senior loved one still safe to drive?
There are more senior drivers on the roads today than ever before. Between 2009 and 2018, the number of Americans aged 65 and older increased by a staggering 32% in the U.S. Unfortunately, the crash fatalities in this age group also increased 30% during that time...
Psychological injuries may be covered by workers’ compensation
As an employee in New Jersey, you should know that your injuries from working will normally be covered by workers’ compensation. New Jersey’s workers’ compensation covers things like: Accidents and injuries caused by a work-related incident Repetitive-strain injuries...
Who picks your workers’ compensation doctor in New Jersey?
When you’re injured at work, you naturally rely on your workers’ compensation insurer to help you find treatment. Unfortunately, the workers’ comp system in New Jersey doesn’t give you many options when it comes to choosing your own physician. Your employer actually...