Covid-19 (Coronavirus) has spread to several states in the United States, including numerous confirmed cases in New Jersey. A surge in claims under worker’s compensation laws might be on the horizon if New Jersey employees become infected, thus filing claims for medical care benefits, lost wages, permanent disability, or even dependency claims. Still, no specific […]
NJ Law Protects Gig Economy Workers from Exploitation & Wage Violations In an effort to support and protect New Jersey workers from exploitation, state Legislators passed a new legislative package designed to reform the “gig economy” employee misclassification by forcing contracting companies to classify independent contractors as employees and provide benefits for them. These laws […]
Punitive damages lawsuits are rarely awarded in New Jersey cases, as they require that the defendant’s actions were outstandingly bad. When a civil or personal injury lawsuit is brought to court, the party filing the lawsuit usually seeks damages against the person being sued. Punitive damages, also known as exemplary damages, can be awarded to […]
I was injured in an accident and diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Can I recover damages for my injuries? Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or sometimes referred to as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RDS), is an uncommon medical condition that can cause devastating results to the person affected. CRPS is a chronic neuro-inflammatory disorder that […]
Workers Compensation and Third Party Personal Injury Suits: When Can I Collect both? Michael G. Scott is the Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Michael is driving into the parking lot of the business park where he works when he strikes Dunder Mifflin employee Meredith Palmer with his car. Michael’s car is a company […]
If you or someone you love recently suffered a personal injury at work or as a result of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, medical treatment should be your top priority. Following NJ Rev Stat § 34:15-17, notify your employer as soon as possible. This notification does not have to be given in writing, but it […]
Discuss how Comparative Negligence can impact your case with a NJ Certified Trial Attorney “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” The movie Elf introduces us to Buddy the Elf, a human adopted and raised by elves sent on a quest to find his biological father in New […]
If you are driving along and suddenly see police lights on the road ahead, and as you drive by, police flag you down, is that a DUI or DWI checkpoint? You are driving home one night and see police car lights up ahead. Either because of sheer inconvenience or because you’ve had a couple of […]
Chandler, Monica, Joey, and Rachel remind us of the important things to remember to keep us safe around the holidays. For one decade, Friends brought us countless classic episodes that are still replayed, quoted, and loved today more than 15 years after the show’s finale. Friends was known particularly for their memorable Thanksgiving episodes. Seriously, […]
In the state of New Jersey, if you are injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Contact our Legal Team to discuss the next steps. Because of confusion regarding how to file a workers’ compensation claim – which is necessary to receive benefits related to your accident – it is […]
