Millions of Americans file for workers’ compensation benefits every year. However, not all claims are successful. Certain actions and mistakes after a workplace accident can prevent you from getting compensation for your injuries. Here is what you need to do after a...
Going to civil court can be a way to ask a judge to declare someone responsible for a situation and also to seek financial compensation. By filing a wrongful death claim, the people left behind by a tragedy in New Jersey can seek justice for their recent losses. A...
Tailgaters are frustrating. As soon as someone gets behind you, you know that they're not leaving you the proper three seconds of space. They're putting you in danger because they are impatient or they want to pass. They could also be completely oblivious, just not...
Emergency rooms play a critical role in modern healthcare in the United States. When physician's offices are not open or someone has a medical issue that requires immediate attention and likely hospitalization, the patient can go to the emergency room. The workers...
Taxi drivers in New Jersey make a steady living by shuttling people around from one destination to another. Often, they make this seem effortless as customer relations are all part of the service. However, driving a taxi is by no means an easy vocation. The shifts...
Disfiguring wounds are some of the worst that people have to deal with. While they may not be the most painful, they can be extremely traumatizing. Some may be disabling, especially if the eyes, nose, ears or mouth are impacted. Those with serious disfiguring injuries...
Back pain is one of the most common causes of people missing work, and it is prominent among workers in multiple fields. Back pain may be dull, stabbing, sharp or chronic, and it has the potential to hinder a person’s working career. There are several common causes of...
Any accident is stressful. However, if you are involved in a hit-and-run accident, you may wonder what options you have. According to New Jersey law, drivers must stop and stay at the accident scene after being involved in any type of accident. Failure to do this,...
In the medical setting, diagnostic errors can be very detrimental to a patient's health. These errors tend to come in three different ways. The diagnosis can be missed entirely, the person can get the wrong diagnosis from their doctor, or that diagnosis may be...
When you’re working, there are plenty of hazards that could result in you getting hurt. Falling objects, flying debris and even your coworkers or clients could put you at risk of injury. One common workplace injury is a broken nose. It’s possible to break your nose by...
