Work-related injuries can take many forms, not just those that occur within the workplace. In New Jersey, if a worker suffers injuries in a car accident while on the job, they may qualify for worker's compensation benefits. It is important to understand how worker's...
Commercial vehicles tend to be larger than most other cars on the road and can therefore cause significant damage when a collision occurs. Following this type of accident, the question arises as to whether the commercial driver or the company that employs them is at...
Every motor vehicle accident, regardless of severity, has the potential to cause catastrophic injuries for those involved. In the most serious cases, these might be lifelong injuries that can affect your daily activities forever. There are a few types of lifelong...
Workers' compensation is insurance that benefits employees injured on the job or who become ill due to their employment. These benefits can include medical treatment, wage replacement, and other related expenses. The workers' compensation can become more complicated...
Everyone learns to drive defensively when they take driver’s ed. Unfortunately, many motorists forget or ignore those early lessons and choose to drive aggressively. According to the National Safety Council, speeding contributed to 29 percent of all traffic fatalities...
When you enter a public business, the possibility of getting hurt might just be the last thing on your mind. However, a mundane trip to the grocery store or an overnight stay at a hotel during your family vacation can end in serious injury when staff members are...
With so many people on the road at once, it is unfortunately impossible to prevent crashes from happening entirely. This is especially true of crashes caused by negligence. Proving negligence of another party is an important part of proving that a driver is not at...
An unexpected workplace accident can leave an employee with permanent, long-term health consequences. Since these devastating injuries likely need life-long medical attention, expenses such as hospital bills, diminished earning capacity, mental health counseling,...
Motor vehicle accidents and other traffic crashes claim the lives of many individuals across the United States. Sudden loss of lives is always a tragedy, but the information can hit especially hard when hearing about the statistics in your home state. According to the...
The construction industry faces careful regulation because of the inherent risks of the job sites. Unfortunately, even federal regulations about worksite safety are not enough to prevent all accidents and injuries. After an injury on a construction site, you should...