Explosions are serious situations that can cause injuries ranging from minor to critical. It is not always easy to determine the extent of injuries immediately following the blast either as some may take time to appear. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
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What are the potential long-term costs of an injury?
One of the complexities of workers' compensation is figuring the long-term costs of an injury. While some injuries may heal quickly, there are many situations in which an injury will cause lingering effects that require treatment. Part of the duty under workers'...
When can I sue for compensation after a workplace injury?
Worker’s compensation laws protect you as an employee by making health care and financial compensation possible after workplace injuries. But these same laws protect most employers from liability. New Jersey law, like the law in many other states, restricts you from...
What are the most common work accidents?
Work accidents can happen in every industry, and while some industries may have more catastrophic injury potential than others, any work accident is a serious situation. The National Safety Council explains that most work injuries are likely to happen in five specific...
Can I sue my employer following a workplace accident?
While generally workplace injuries are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, sometimes a person in New Jersey is seriously injured on-the-job due to the negligence of their employer. This can be frustrating, as we expect our employers to keep our workplaces safe...
Advocates say law reforms will reduce head injuries, death
Law enforcement and other safety officials work hard to keep people here in New Jersey safe. Though this state has taken several admirable steps to protect the public, experts say that there is still more that can be done. A recent report suggests that a few changes...
What damages are available to accident victims?
No one expects to be a victim of an accident; however, many do not have a choice when they encounter a negligent or reckless driver. No matter how careful a motorist is, this cannot protect them from the negligence of another driver. An automobile collision is not...
Seeking legal recourse for serious injuries suffered in accidents
When an individual in New Jersey suffers an injury, he or she is likely to focus on their road to recovery. However, when an accident leaves a victim suffering serious injuries, this could mean a lengthy or lifelong treatment plan. It can be hard to imagine requiring...
Recovery after a limb amputation
Unfortunately, accidents happen, and when these accidents happen, not all victims are able to walk away unscathed. In fact, some of the worst injuries are caused by motor vehicle collisions, and a victim's ability to recovery from such serious injuries can be a long...
Consumer product contribute to TBIs in children
When one thinks of a head trauma, individuals in New Jersey and elsewhere likely think of a car accident or contact sport as the cause. While these are major contributors for traumatic brain injuries, they are not the only cause that is of concern. In fact, consumers,...