When you're injured at work, your employer should provide workers' compensation, regardless of who is at fault. Employers are required to have workers' compensation insurance, which is designed to cover a variety of things:Medical Care. Workers' compensation should...
Month: February 2017
Target ball gets loose, wreaks havoc in parking lot
They say truth is often stranger than fiction and that was certainly the case in early February at a Target store in Paramus. A loose Target ball, those gigantic red cement balls outside of Target stores, came loose and rolled through the parking lot, slamming into...
Handling the aftermath of a motorcycle accident
The probability of a motorcyclist fatality occurring is more than 25 times that of deaths in other vehicles. The reason is that motorcycles offer minimal protection and the balance of the bike ultimately relies on the rider's skills. Therefore, motorcyclists need to...
Dog bites: what can you get compensation for?
Approximately 1,000 United States citizens sustain dog bite injuries daily and nearly 4.7 million are bit every year. But only a small percentage files lawsuits. If a dog bites you in New Jersey, you have up to two years to file a lawsuit. The court will ultimately...
All You Should Know About Accidents on Private or Public Property
Under the New Jersey law, you can file a compensation claim if you are injured, or you lose a loved due to dangerous conditions or defects on someone's premises. Since you will negotiate the settlement with the owner of the property or their insurance carrier, it is...
What to you do if your employer is disputing your WC claim
You've worked for years, giving the best of your abilities to your employer. You consider yourself hardworking, and you believed your employer had respect for the job you did. Then, suddenly, you suffered an injury at work. Maybe it was the culmination of many years...
How Somerville Lawyers Can Resolve a Dog Bite Claim for You
Owners of animals, like dogs, have the responsibility of confining them so that they do not attack innocent residents. In Somerville, the Statutes of New Jersey hold a dog's owner liable for dog bite injuries caused to a person, and the victim can file a dog bite...
Don’t suffer in silence when you could get workers’ compensation
It is a fact that the most responsible and dedicated workers are often the ones who are called upon the shoulder the heaviest loads when on the job. This can be especially true for those who work in the construction industry and other fields that require a great deal...
Domestic animals and bite injury case
Having been involved in an animal bite case can be a traumatic experience. While most cases are accidental, negligence on part of animal owners can result in serious injuries and physical pain for the victim. A decision to file a legal claim for the animal bite injury...