Frank Petro, a Senior Partner and the renowned leader of the Workers’ Compensation Department at his firm, is a venerated figure in New Jersey’s legal circles. His dedication to workers’ compensation law spans over four decades, marked by a deep commitment to this specialized field. As a Certified Workers’ Compensation Law Attorney, a distinction he’s held since 1998 from the New Jersey Supreme Court, Mr. Petro is recognized as a leading expert in Workers’ Compensation cases in New Jersey.
If you are experiencing neck pain, you may wonder, ‘How do I know if my neck injury is serious?’ The most definitive way to determine whether your neck injury is serious is to have a doctor examine it. If you have pain, stiffness, or any other issues with your...
Any workplace accident can seriously interfere with your life. While some injuries occur in a moment’s notice, others develop over time. These repetitive-use injuries, commonly referred to as WEAR and TEAR injuries, are often incredibly frustrating for workers who want to return to work but can’t get rid of...
Trigger finger occurs when swelling and irritation in the tendon sheath hinder the tendon’s movement. The cause of this irritation is often unknown. Most often, trigger finger affects the thumb or ring finger; however, it can affect any finger. Some may even experience trigger finger injury in both hands....
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...
Working in a nursing home means helping people through some of the most physically demanding moments of their day. Whether you’re transferring residents, repositioning them in bed, or helping prevent falls, the work often requires repetitive lifting and awkward movements. Unfortunately, those same tasks frequently lead to serious back,...
If you’re searching the internet for how to claim for vibration white finger, you’re probably dealing with more than sore hands after a long shift. Many New Jersey road workers spend years operating jackhammers, pavement breakers, compactors, or other heavy equipment before they notice numbness, tingling, weakened grip strength,...
Years of laying brick, carrying blocks, climbing scaffolding, kneeling on concrete, and lifting heavy materials can take a serious toll on the body. If you’re searching for information about a workers’ comp knee injury settlement for bricklayers, you may already be dealing with chronic pain that didn’t begin with...
Many crash victims ask who pays medical bills in a car accident, especially when treatment starts immediately and insurance rules feel confusing. After a car accident in New Jersey, medical bills start arriving quickly. Emergency room visits, diagnostic tests, physical therapy, and follow-up appointments can cost thousands of dollars....
Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition, caused when the ligament connecting the heel bone to the toes becomes inflamed. Certain risk factors make developing the condition more likely, and injured workers who can prove that their plantar fasciitis was work-related may qualify for New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits....
Car accidents are complex under any circumstances—but realizing “My car insurance lapsed and I had an accident” can raise immediate legal and financial concerns. In New Jersey, where insurance laws are stringent, a lapse in coverage can make an already stressful situation far more complicated. That’s where Petro Cohen,...