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Home > Springtime Slip and Falls: Who is Responsible for Damages (in a commercial property setting)?

Springtime Slip and Falls: Who is Responsible for Damages (in a commercial property setting)?

Apr 9, 2017

Residents of the Northeast region of the United States regularly experience some pretty crazy weather conditions; and when it comes to weather, those in the Garden State know to expect the unexpected; be ready for whatever Mother Nature decides dish out; and then get ready for the exact opposite....

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Should Trenton Bring Back Red Light Cameras to Promote Safety in the Garden State?

Jan 25, 2017

It’s been two years since New Jersey ended its somewhat controversial five-year experiment with red light cameras. The state’s “eyes” went dark in mid-December 2014 amidst cheers by many state citizens and quite a few state legislators who, according to various reports, said the cameras may have added to...

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As Winter Months Approach, NJ Highways Are Already Treacherous

Dec 21, 2016

As motorists in South Jersey get ready for various sorts of inclement weather this winter, we are reminded of just how treacherous our roads can be, even under decent conditions. As has been reported, a Willingboro, New Jersey man sustained fatal injuries in a Westampton crash on October 16,...

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New Jersey Employers May Be Responsible for Long-Term Pain Treatment

Nov 30, 2016

When a New Jersey worker suffers a work-related injury, the employer is generally required to furnish that worker with relevant medical care that is “necessary to cure and relieve the worker of the effects of the injury” [see N.J. Stat. § 34:15-15]. Some insurance companies (and self-insured employers) are...

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Fatal Traffic Accidents Are on the Rise in New Jersey, Particularly in Shore Counties

Nov 1, 2016

According to a recent report released by the New Jersey State Police, fatal vehicle accidents continue to rise. Due to a number of different reasons, while heavily populated areas of the state continue to have a significant number of fatal crashes, the risk is actually greater in shore counties...

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What if My WEAR and TEAR Injury is Related to a Pre-Existing Condition?

Sep 20, 2016

A common misconception related to workers’ compensation claims – particularly WEAR and TEAR types of claims – is that there can be no recovery if the worker has some sort of pre-existing condition. Most often, the misunderstanding stems not so much from New Jersey law, but from an attitude...

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Understanding the Most Common WEAR and TEAR Injury: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Jul 11, 2016

Some anthropologists believe that the structure of the human hand (including the wrist) is one of the keys to our species’ amazing success on planet Earth. While other primates possess opposable thumbs, only human beings can bring our thumb all the way across our hand to our little finger....

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Catch-22 for Cyclists: Avoiding Traffic May Lead to “Dooring” Accidents

May 23, 2016

More and more New Jersey residents are cycling. It is great exercise, provides an efficient method of burning calories, and, particularly in urban settings, can be a great way to get to work. Unfortunately, cyclists can’t win for losing. That is to say – many are caught in a...

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Parking Lots – Are They Considered Part of the Employer’s Premises?

Apr 27, 2016

For some New Jersey employees, the last few steps before reaching the employer’s actual premises can be quite dangerous. With cracked or irregular pavement, as well as ice and snow, parking lots and sidewalks near the office, retail establishment, or factory may resemble obstacle courses. If a New Jersey...

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Understanding Total vs. Partial Disability

Dec 23, 2015

Disability law is a rather complicated legal area: Though any disability has a negative impact on your life and your work, the law distinguishes between disabilities that are total and those that are partial.  Whether your disability is total or partial has implications for what type of compensation you...

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