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...
When your disability finally prevents you from working, and you decide to file for Social Security Disability benefits, the process can feel daunting from the outset. It may feel like there are a thousand hoops to jump through just to present medical evidence that the government will accept, and...
If you have been injured on the job in New Jersey, you may be wondering about your options moving forward. In the vast majority of cases, you cannot sue your employer for negligence in New Jersey. However, if you are injured at work, you are usually entitled to workers’...
New Jersey law requires the vast majority of in-state employers to either purchase insurance or provide self-insurance for their employees’ work-related injuries. This is the system known as “workers’ compensation.” When you suffer an injury on the job, you can file for workers’ compensation benefits in order to obtain...
Repetitive stress injuries (RSI) are becoming increasingly common in certain industries. Approximately 60 percent of work-related injuries involve RSI, also known as occupational overuse syndrome or WEAR and TEAR. While the majority of RSI injuries affect the hands, wrists, fingers, and elbows, our firm often has clients with necks,...
New Jersey offers an array of boating activities to be enjoyed throughout the year. Residents can take advantage of 127 miles of coast, as well as inland lakes and tributaries. However, with boating recreation comes boating safety responsibility. Boating accidents can result in serious injury and death. According to...
How to Avoid Back Problems on the Job As experienced workers’ compensation attorneys, we meet with a number of clients who have experienced back pain and injuries while performing the duties of their job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one in every five injuries that occurs on...
With certain limitations, individuals who suffer injuries due to safety hazards on other people’s property are entitled to compensation for their medical bills and other losses. Owners and renters of property have duties to maintain their premises in reasonably safe condition for their guests and invitees. When they breach...
General contractors are required to provide safe working environments for their employees. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), these were the 10 most common causes of construction site accidents in 2014. 1. Inadequate fall protection 2. Improper labeling of dangerous chemicals 3. Unstable scaffolding and other...
In this article, Petro Cohen, P.C. addresses five frequently asked questions about wrongful death litigation in New Jersey. What to Know if You Have Lost a Loved One in an Accident What is a “Wrongful Death”? Under New Jersey law, “wrongful death” refers to any situation where a person...
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