By Tanya Phillips The New Jersey Tort Claims Act (Title 59) is the statute which details how to bring a personal injury claim against a public entity. Public entities do have special protections under this statute and you need to be aware of your rights. If you were injured as a result of a dangerous [...]

By Tanya Phillips Now that the holidays are behind us and we have enjoyed above average temperatures in December, it is now time to look ahead towards winter. With the winter weather we have experienced over the last few years, it is important to know your rights if you sustain injuries by slipping and falling [...]

By Tanya Phillips If you are unable to work due to an illness or injury, you are entitled to State Temporary Disability Benefits. The main requirement is that you are employed by an eligible New Jersey company. To secure benefits you must complete an application which can be found here. Your doctor and employer must complete [...]

By Tanya Phillips In New Jersey, workers’ compensation benefits are no fault. This means that workers are entitled to benefits regardless of fault for the incident. The first thing you should do if you are injured while in the course and scope of your employment is report the accident and your injuries immediately to your [...]