By: Marc A. Brotman A recent study has shown that New Jersey is the 19th most dangerous state for pedestrians. This is obviously bad news for the most densely populated State in the country, where walking should be a safe and viable transportation option for all residents. Further, obtaining insurance coverage for personal injuries [...]
By Tanya Phillips If you are injured at work one of the most important things that you can do is report the accident to your employer. Reporting a workplace accident to your employer may seem obvious. However, in some instances when immediate medical attention is not needed many people will wait and see what happens [...]
By Tanya Phillips If you are injured in an accident, you should seek medical attention and make sure that report the accident. Below are suggestions for reporting several different types of accidents. Motor Vehicle Accidents If you are involved in an automobile accident, you should call the police so an accident report is generated. Additionally, [...]
Following the ending of your treatment for an injury on the job, you are evaluated by permanency experts. An order proving settlement would then mean that your case is to be resolved for a percentage of disability. Specific percentages are assigned to the body part or body parts injured in your accident. This number is [...]
You’ve been injured on the job in New Jersey, and your treatment is ending. The next thing we do is request your medical records. We’ll then set up an evaluation with a medical expert of our choosing. The medical expert will look at your medical records and will examine your injury to evaluate your condition [...]
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. You can receive State temporary disability benefits for up to six months. Your weekly benefits are two/thirds (66 2/3%) [...]
By Tanya Phillips Summer brings warm weather, vacations, and a possible visit to an amusement park, water park, or traveling carnival. Unfortunately, a fun day out can turn tragic when maintenance and safety regulations are not followed. No one purchases a ticket to an amusement park with the intention of being involved in an accident [...]
By Tanya Phillips Each year millions of individuals (children and adults) are vaccinated against serious disease and illness. Vaccinations are a helpful defense against disease and infection. However, there are situations when the vaccine itself causes unintended consequences including serious illness, injury, permanent disability, and in some cases death. In response, the United States government [...]
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 [...]
