Nerves are involved in everything the body does, which means nerve damage can be life-changing. Some nerve damage can be repaired, while other nerve damage is permanent. Identifying and treating nerve damage may help minimize its impact. Knowing more about nerve damage, including how to spot signs of nerve...
On October 20, 2022, Petro Cohen P.C. settled a $425,000 “wear and tear” claim for a 41-year-old server who alleged that her work duties cause or aggravated her spinal medical conditions. Through the firm’s representation led by Dan Rosenthal, Esq. she received court-ordered medical treatment including physical therapy, injections,...
Having enough money to pay your bills is essential, but not all of us are medically capable of working. What happens when a physical or mental condition prevents you from earning a living wage? You can file a claim for Social Security disability benefits, which can include benefits for...
What To Do When Your Teenager Has A Car Accident? Having a teenager is stressful and having a teenage driver can be downright scary. Adolescent drivers are much more likely to be involved in a car accident than their more experienced counterparts. Teenage driving accident statistics are terrifying. The...
At some point in most people’s lives, they experience knee pain. The cause of knee pain can be age, health, recreational activities, and of course, work. Knee injuries at work often result from acute injuries, such as those from slip and fall incidents. Other times the injury may be...
Sometimes having more than one job is the best way to get by in this economy. But managing multiple jobs can prove difficult after you suffer an on-the-job injury. You have access to workers’ compensation benefits after a work injury, but can you have a new job while receiving...
We are pleased to report another victory in the Workers’ Compensation Court, once again proving “wear and tear” is real. Our client was a hardworking casino soft-count technician who had worked for casinos for more than 25 years. He had a previous neck surgery a number of years ago...
You work hard for every dollar you make. And in doing so, pouring everything into the job day after day, injuries may occur. In most cases, work-related injuries are the type of things that happen suddenly and unexpectedly. But that is not always true. Over time, repetitive motion can...
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...
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...