Owners of properties are legally and morally responsible for ensuring that their properties are not inherently dangerous to the community and are reasonably safe to the best of their knowledge. If a patron suffers from injuries due to negligence on behalf of the property owner, then the owner must...
Next Wednesday, September 17 marks the national celebration of Constitution Day, a time to recall the liberties our Constitution sought to protect, preserve and uphold. Did you know that proposed “Tort Reform” threatens our Constitutional liberties? Check out this month’s newsletter for more information. Click here to read the...
Over time, the physical demands of your job can take a toll on your body. If so, workers’ compensation benefits may be payable. We call these types of claims “WEAR and TEAR” because they develop slowly over time. Unfortunately, many workers don’t know they qualify for compensation. They are...
This month’s newsletter offers some great stories on families who turned grief from tragedies into positive actions that are helping others. Click here to read the August 2014 newsletter.
What is Personal Injury? In legal terms, personal injury refers to any injury that a victim may sustain to his or her body, mind, or emotions. However, in order for it to be considered a successful personal injury claim, the victim and his or her legal counsel must be...
This month’s newsletters offers some important tips for parents and caregivers for the hot summer months. Click here to read the July 2014 newsletter.
In a New Jersey workers’ compensation case, your employer is responsible for providing you with the reasonable medical treatment necessary for injuries you sustained as a result of an accident at work. In turn, the employer has the right to select, or have their insurance company select, the medical...
With Father’s Day ahead and summer quickly approaching, the weather is ideal for outdoor grilling. Read this month’s newsletters for some important safety tips and a few great grilling recipes. Click here to read the June 2014 newsletter.
Did you know that medical errors are the third leading cause of death? Learn how to safely navigate your healthcare experience in this month’s newsletter. Click here to read the May 2014 newsletter.
At Petro Cohen, P.C., we specialize in New Jersey workers’ compensation cases. As our main practice area, we make it a goal to educate the public and our clients about the aspects and issues of workers’ comp claims. One such topic is permanency benefits awards. Sometimes the injuries leading...