Are you thinking, “I hurt my back at work—now what?” Consider that your pain could be due to wear and tear injury. Unlike acute, sudden onset injuries, wear and tear occur gradually. Certain professions and job duties lend themselves to wear and tear injuries, such as construction workers, baggage...
The wear and tear on our discs are more commonly referred to as “degenerative disc disease.” A spinal disc is the gooey, jelly donut type disc that rests between your vertebrae up and down your spine. These discs are like jelly donut because they have a liquid inside them....
Trigger finger occurs when swelling and irritation in the tendon sheath hinder the tendon’s movement. The cause of this irritation is often unknown. Most often, trigger finger affects the thumb or ring finger; however, it can affect any finger. Some may even experience trigger finger injury in both hands....
Understanding the facts about car accidents and permanent disability can help protect your health and legal rights if you or your loved one are in a collision. If you were in a car crash because of someone else’s negligence, you might have a legal claim against them. An attorney...
Work-related injuries are common across various industries, particularly in high-risk fields like construction, manufacturing, and healthcare. New Jersey’s workers’ compensation laws offer essential protection to employees who suffer on-the-job injuries, ensuring they receive medical treatment and compensation for lost wages. Common Types of Work-Related Injuries Understanding the types of...
When you are not at fault in an accident, you might expect the other driver’s insurance to cover your medical bills, but that is not the case in New Jersey. Your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, a mandatory part of every auto insurance policy in the state, will step...
Car accidents are unexpected and often overwhelming. Knowing what to do immediately after an accident can significantly improve your safety, protect your rights, and simplify any legal or insurance issues that may arise later. In New Jersey, specific legal requirements and protocols are in place that every driver should...
The loss of a loved one leaves an emptiness that words cannot describe, especially when their life was cut short due to someone else’s negligence or reckless actions. If you are facing this unimaginable pain, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. While nothing...
Workers’ compensation is a vital safety net for employees who suffer injuries or illnesses due to their jobs. New Jersey designed workers’ compensation laws to protect workers and ensure they receive the benefits they deserve. Understanding the different types of workers’ compensation claims and the specific challenges associated with...
Wear and tear injuries, often referred to as cumulative trauma injuries, develop over time due to repetitive stress or motions in the workplace. Unlike sudden accidents, these injuries can be harder to pinpoint in terms of when they began, making the process of filing a workers’ compensation claim in...