According to one study, many injured workers settle their workers’ compensation cases before realizing that they have a disability. Specifically, a disability diagnosis may occur one or even two years after the accident. Unfortunately, once a workers’...
When you get into a car accident, a lot is going through your mind. Most car accidents are minor in nature, and thus only a little property damage is involved. But there are obviously some very serious car accidents that can occur. In such severe car accidents, some...
When a severe illness or accident renders an individual unable to work, he or she may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. The two primary disability programs administered by the SSA are Social Security disability insurance and...
When another driver’s negligence rises to the level of recklessness, criminal liability may attach, in addition to potential civil claims. Yet recreating another driver’s actions may prove challenging in either context. Crash experts may reconstruct the...
Readers may be surprised to learn that pedestrian injuries or deaths are the second largest category of motor vehicle accidents in New Jersey. The data, compiled by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, offers several theories for this alarming statistic.First,...
Although motorcyclists may share equal rights with other drivers, a motorcycle is no match for a passenger vehicle or truck in a motor vehicle accident. New Jersey authorities are cognizant of this vulnerability and have devoted a page to motorcycle safety on the...
If you have been injured on the job, seeking workers' compensation benefits generally starts with notifying one's employer of the accident. However, it's also a good idea to consult with an attorney who can help to document the facts of the workplace accident. An...
