New Jersey workers’ compensation law recognizes Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a compensable work injury. When most people think of PTSD, they think of soldiers who have been in combat coming home with psychological issues. But PTSD can happen to anyone who has experienced an event that causes a...
Rotator cuff tears are a common work injury. They can happen to any kind of worker and in any kind of industry. The shoulder is a complex part of the body with many different structures that all work together. Our shoulders allow our arms to have a huge range...
When it comes to New Jersey auto insurance coverage, cheaper isn’t always better. Because the law requires you to carry auto insurance coverage, many NJ drivers purchase whatever policy is cheapest. But this is risky. New Jersey roads and highways have so much traffic on any given day that...
Is a two-family home considered a residential property when an owner rents one of the units but lives in the other? Is a strip of concrete abutting the property considered a sidewalk when the area is used for parking? Is this all just a matter of semantics or does...
When you get up and go to work, you may expect to face certain hazards. However, asbestos exposure is probably not one of them. That said, despite the common misconception that the United States government banned asbestos, that is not the case. Asbestos is still used in a large...
After a car accident that occurs while you are on-the-clock, there are two types of claims an injured worker may bring: a personal injury lawsuit and a workers’ compensation claim. Workers’ compensation claims cover most job-related car accidents. However, just because workers’ compensation applies doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t...
During the holiday season, various types of safety risks can lead to potentially serious injuries. While some of these safety risks exist year-round, statistics show that they are more prevalent around the holidays. When dealing with an injury during the holidays, it is important not to ignore your medical...
General liability claims and premises liability claims are two different types of personal injury cases. And while both involve businesses and both involve allegations of negligence, there are a few important distinctions between the two. Perhaps the best way to explain the difference is to say that premises liability...
Important Factors to Consider If you have a slip and fall accident at a private home and are injured, will homeowners insurance cover a personal injury claim? There are several important factors to consider. I. Negligence The first thing you should consider regarding your slip and fall claim is...
Not only can a shoulder labral tear be extremely painful, but it can severely limit your range of motion. In some cases, it can prevent you from performing everyday activities. While some shoulder labral tears are unavoidable, others are the result of repetitive stress. If your job requires you...