Hotels should be a place to relax and unwind on vacation or rest peacefully during a business trip. Unfortunately, not all hotel experiences leave you refreshed and ready to return to your daily routine. If you were injured while staying at a New Jersey hotel, you could be left...
Thousands of employers across the nation add a loophole to employment contracts called “forced,” “binding,” or “mandatory arbitration.” This fine print prevents employees from suing companies in court for discrimination, sexual harassment, and even assault, then prohibits victims from speaking publicly about their ordeals. Click here to read the...
Some work injuries are caused not by someone else but by the injured worker. Sometimes, an accident is no one’s fault except the New Jersey worker, either by not paying attention or being careless. If this happens, the injured worker often wonders, Can I receive workers’ compensation if my...
One of the significant causes of car and truck accidents is drowsy driving or falling asleep at the wheel. It can happen to anyone, especially at night. It takes only a quick nod off—even for just one second—and you can lose control of your vehicle and swerve off the...
Sometimes, work can be a pain in the neck. Literally! Every year, hundreds of New Jersey workers suffer from work-related neck injuries. It’s the kind of injury that could be minor, causing only a month or so of discomfort until the neck injury goes away. Or work-related neck injuries...
Lax safety measures, debilitating injuries, even worker fatalities – this month, you should know about the “Dirty Dozen,” a group of companies with a track record for jeopardizing the safety of their employees. Plus, tips on what you can do if you believe your workplace is dangerous. Click here to read...
When you buy insurance, you’re purchasing security. In exchange for your hard-earned dollars, you trust the insurance company to be there when disaster strikes and help shoulder a potentially devastating financial burden. But too many insurance companies care more about profits than policyholders. They employ shady tactics to keep...
The Second Injury Fund is a state-administered Fund with the ultimate goal of helping previously injured and disabled workers get back to work. It is designed to protect future employers of these disabled workers from liability for compensation related to a subsequent, new work injury. What Does the...
Spondylosis is a degenerative condition characterized by the wear and tear of the cartilage and bones in the neck (cervical vertebrae). It frequently results in chronic neck pain due to the progressive deterioration of the spine. This common ailment is often caused by repetitive or strenuous movements, as well...
Losing a loved one in a fatal car accident is a tragedy beyond comparison. Yet, in New Jersey, hundreds of families are confronted with this very reality every year. For example, in both 2018 and 2019, there were 524 fatal car accidents. And, year to date, there have already...