Navigating the process of filing a workers' compensation claim can be complex and fraught with potential pitfalls. Avoiding common mistakes is crucial to ensure you receive the benefits you are entitled to. Here, you will find some of the most common mistakes made...
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Who can sue for wrongful death in New Jersey?
Death is inevitable. However, when a loved one’s death is due to another person’s negligence, the resulting pain and emotional stress can be devastating. Besides the pain, a loved one’s sudden death can cause significant financial stress, especially if the deceased...
Can you sue your employer after an accident?
Accidents and injuries can happen anywhere – and the workplace is no exception. Work-related injuries temporarily or permanently sideline thousands of employees in New Jersey every year. Generally speaking, when you’re injured or sickened on the job, you don’t have...
5 ways nighttime auto accidents happen
While many drivers don’t like to drive at night, it sometimes can’t be helped. Perhaps you were working late and the sun went down early. Or, you were vacationing and it would be several miles before a rest stop. To ensure you’re safe on the road, you may need to...
Why do some drivers commit hit-and-run accidents?
Hit-and-run accidents are an increasing occurrence on American roads. They grew from 1,342 in 2010 to 1,939 in 2019. Moreover, drivers between the ages of 25 and 34 made up the majority of hit-and-run fatalities. Though drivers should hold themselves accountable for...
Who’s likely to cause a motor vehicle accident?
While there’s often no telling when an accident will occur, there are several kinds of road users that cause motor vehicle accidents. By keeping your eyes peeled for these particular road users, you can potentially keep yourself safer by driving with a particularly...
Can you file a car accident lawsuit even if you’re partly at fault?
Sometimes, it’s really easy to determine who is at fault for a car wreck – and sometimes it isn’t. If you’ve been hurt in a crash, the lingering doubt that you may have somehow contributed to your own injuries might stop you from pursuing a claim, but it probably...
4 common causes of big rig crashes
Sharing the road with semitrucks is something most people do without any thought. As long as everyone is driving safely, there typically won’t be any issues. When someone isn’t driving safely, a crash is possible. Semitruck crashes can lead to very serious injuries....
2 signs your doctor was careless with your health
Some injuries and ailments are possible to shake off on your own. Sometimes, however, your condition may be so serious that you require medical intervention. When you check in to a medical institution, you expect staff to help you and ultimately make you better. They...
Some people don’t get necessary help at an emergency room
Any local emergency room is the first line of defense against catastrophic medical issues. In theory, the professionals that staff an emergency room do their best to screen people as they enter and to get people the treatment they require as quickly as possible....