At Petro Cohen, P.C., we often hear clients list a number of reasons as to why they are hesitant – or downright afraid – to file workers’ comp claims with their employers for work-related injuries. Unfortunately, many of these fears are unfounded as they are based on misconceptions about...
People who suffer from shoulder injuries know just how pervasive the pain can feel throughout the body. From dull aches to sudden stabs of pain, a sore shoulder can make it very difficult to lift the arm – which then leads to overcompensation by other body parts. Moreover, the...
This month’s newsletter shares some important information about a topic currently in the news every day, sexual harassment. Did you know that an estimated 75 percent of harassment cases in the workplace go unreported, according to the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission? Click here to read the February 2018 newsletter.
Know the Facts Before It’s Too Late Every day, people suffer severe personal injuries in accidents caused by the negligence of others. These accidents include everything from motor vehicle collisions, defective product malfunctions, slips and falls due to improperly maintained walkways, dog bites, and the list goes on and...
The legal world has a well-earned reputation for sometimes using complex words or phrases to describe a situation when a simpler phrase might work just as well. Truth be known, however, the opposite is also true. Lay people sometimes utilize relatively common, straightforward, everyday phrases to describe complex legal...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety, autonomous vehicles could save thousands of lives lost every year in auto accidents. The challenge for regulators, safety advocates, and the driving public is managing the transition from our current system to one dominated by fully autonomous vehicles. Learn more in this...
At Petro Cohen, P.C., our workers’ compensation legal team provides many services to our clients. We possess a tireless work ethic, extensive experience, and compassion for all whom we are privileged to represent. We also take great pride and responsibility in educating clients about New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation laws...
You are hurt at work, and the accident and ensuing chaos may mean that you utterly forget to complete an Employee Accident Form. You suffered an injury while on the job, and you may not believe it is serious enough to seek medical treatment or report it to your...
A question that we often hear is whether workers’ compensation covers injuries sustained by individuals while driving to or from work. In the majority of these cases, our response is generally, “No.” An employer is typically not responsible for providing workers’ comp benefits to its employees accidentally injured during...
In 2017, legislation has chipped away at America’s civil justice system. From the rollback of restrictions on forced arbitration to passage of legislation that will weaken protections against medical malpractice and nursing home abuse to a slew of proposed “tort reform” measures, learn how corporate profits rather than the...