Millions of Americans tune into reality TV shows like Deadliest Catch and Big Timber for an inside look at the two most dangerous jobs in America: logging and commercial fishing. But you don’t have to get tangled in a runaway fishing net or whacked by a falling tree to get hurt on the...
Have you become ill as a result of conditions you were exposed to in the course of your work duties? If so, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. When most people think of workers’ comp, they think of a work-related accident or injury. Thousands of New Jersey employees...
When you purchase a product, not openly do you expect it to perform as intended, but you never imagine it will harm you or someone you love. However, for various reasons, products sometimes fail and cause serious injury. If a defective product recently hurt you or a loved one,...
A severe burn can be life-altering and may take years to treat. Burns are often permanent, and even with the best medical intervention, victims may never fully recover. Even a minor or moderate burn can have drastic consequences, requiring extensive hospitalizations, plastic surgeries, and other treatments to heal the...
After a hit-and-run accident, it is normal to feel confused, angry, and unsure of what to do next. This blog discusses the five steps you can take after a hit-and-run accident to maximize your chance of a successful recovery. Contact us today to speak with a New Jersey hit-and-run...
Generally, workers’ compensation claims do not hurt or directly affect your employer. Every employer in New Jersey must carry workers’ compensation insurance with limited exceptions. Workers’ compensation aims to provide medical and wage benefits to injured workers while protecting employers from personal liability. Their workers’ comp insurance protects them...
The hazards of constant exposure to cell phone radiation have been shrugged off and dismissed over the last few decades as Americans increasingly rely on smartphones. But the truth is, we really don’t know the effects of cell phone radiation. And now, new research shows extended exposure could have...
Botched surgeries, infections, adverse medication reactions, and misdiagnoses happen far more often in our nation’s hospitals than most people think. A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that 25% of all patients admitted to a hospital will likely experience at least one event that...
The trucking industry plays an integral role in promoting transportation and economic development. However, truck accidents often have more severe consequences and create a more significant loss for society than passenger vehicles. The severity of a truck accident injury largely hinges on the cause and type of accident, vehicle...
The old saying “dogs are a man’s best friend” might be news to the more than 4.5 million people bitten each year, most often children and older people. Of course, no one is disputing the deep companionship and loyalty dogs provide to millions of Americans. But safety advocates and...