Work-related injuries are common across various industries, particularly in high-risk fields like construction, manufacturing, and healthcare. New Jersey’s workers’ compensation laws offer essential protection to employees who suffer on-the-job injuries, ensuring they receive medical treatment and compensation for lost wages. Common Types of Work-Related Injuries Understanding the types of...
When you are not at fault in an accident, you might expect the other driver’s insurance to cover your medical bills, but that is not the case in New Jersey. Your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, a mandatory part of every auto insurance policy in the state, will step...
Car accidents are unexpected and often overwhelming. Knowing what to do immediately after an accident can significantly improve your safety, protect your rights, and simplify any legal or insurance issues that may arise later. In New Jersey, specific legal requirements and protocols are in place that every driver should...
The loss of a loved one leaves an emptiness that words cannot describe, especially when their life was cut short due to someone else’s negligence or reckless actions. If you are facing this unimaginable pain, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. While nothing...
Workers’ compensation is a vital safety net for employees who suffer injuries or illnesses due to their jobs. New Jersey designed workers’ compensation laws to protect workers and ensure they receive the benefits they deserve. Understanding the different types of workers’ compensation claims and the specific challenges associated with...
Wear and tear injuries, often referred to as cumulative trauma injuries, develop over time due to repetitive stress or motions in the workplace. Unlike sudden accidents, these injuries can be harder to pinpoint in terms of when they began, making the process of filing a workers’ compensation claim in...
Medical experts estimate that, by age 35, 30% of people will show some sign of disc degeneration. And by age 60, this figure increases to over 90%. Degenerative disc disease is characterized by chronic, sharp pain or numbness in the back or neck. If you are experiencing pain due...
As with many legal questions, it depends. Whether it’s a good idea to agree to a New Jersey workers’ compensation claim settlement depends on many factors. It depends on the facts of the case, the type of injury you suffered, the amount of disability, and whether the disability is...
A trigger finger is a serious medical condition that can affect one or more fingers, characterized by a finger getting “stuck” in a half-bent position. Most often, trigger finger affects the thumb or ring finger; however, it can affect any finger. Some may even experience trigger finger injury in...
When you are involved in an accident, you might expect to feel symptoms right away if you have been injured. But, while this is often the case, it is also possible for various symptoms to be delayed. There are a few reasons why: First, after an accident, your adrenaline...