WEAR and TEAR injuries are always particularly challenging because they often do not have clear physical manifestations. Unlike a broken arm or a dislocated knee, it may not be obvious to your employer that you are suffering from serious back pain at work or a neck injury due to...
At Petro Cohen, P.C., we know serious personal injury can devastate your life. Your first priority should be healing from your injury, not worrying about your medical bills, when you will be able to get back to work, and keeping up with other bills. Whether you have been involved...
If you experience a slip-and-fall on government-owned property, can the government be held liable for your injuries and associated damages? The short answer is yes – but there’s an important caveat: only if the government entity exhibited negligence in its maintenance of the property. It is also important to...
What Types of Damages Are Available after an Auto Accident? The aftermath of an automobile accident can be incredibly overwhelming. Between dealing with the police, another driver, and your insurance company, it can be difficult to keep track of what is going on and to make sure that you...
In a personal injury case, the issue of physical and/or emotional injuries, and the medical bills incurred as a result of these injuries, are usually central to the case. Plaintiffs typically argue that their injuries were exceptional and the direct result of the defendant’s conduct, while the defendant attempts...
Catastrophic Injuries In the Workplace Most workplace injuries that employees experience require short-term treatment and care, but do not ultimately prevent an employee from working at all. With proper care and treatment, most physical ailments can be addressed, and an employee will go on the enjoy a long and...
When you are hurt in an accident, getting proper medical care is essential. You will need to go to the doctor quite a few times to get the care you need, and your treatment may involve diagnostic tests, specialist visits, surgery, and more. Personal Injury in Northfield, NJ You...
Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) at work are no laughing matter. These injuries, which can be caused by a variety of different kinds of workplace activities, can leave you in pain and unable to continue working. You might even find yourself unable to continue in your chosen profession. If you’ve...
It is no surprise that distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in New Jersey and across the United States. Unfortunately, it does not appear that will change any time soon. News headlines all too often describe harrowing stories of serious and sometimes fatal car...
If you’re suffering from a repetitive stress injury or a WEAR and TEAR injury, you may wonder how you can know for sure that the injury was caused by your job. After all, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes over 100 different types of repetitive stress injuries...
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