Any serious injury on the job may impact a worker's life, both immediately and during recovery. If that injury falls outside the scope of workers' compensation, then it may threaten a workers' financial security. These injuries may arise from accidents that happen anywhere — or they may be the result...
Category: Injuries
Should you accept a settlement?
Most personal injury cases that go to court will never see a trial. They will usually end with a settlement, which is an agreement between the parties on damages. FindLaw explains a personal injury settlement requires negotiations. You should never accept the first offer that comes your way without taking...
What should I know about vocational rehabilitation?
Suffering an injury at your workplace can dramatically change your life. You may find that you can no longer handle the kind of work you used to perform, and yet you want to return to the workforce as soon as you can. This is where vocational rehabilitation may assist you....
Understanding fault in New Jersey auto accidents
New Jersey has a no-fault system for auto accidents, which details how and when a seriously injured person can pursue compensation. In most cases, the person files a claim for compensation with his or her own auto insurance company. Review the factors that influence whether someone can claim damages from...
What kind of vehicle collision causes the most fatalities?
No doubt you depend on your vehicle and your skill as a driver to take you safely from point A to point B. However, you never know what other motorists are doing and a crash can happen in an instant. What kind causes the most fatalities? A little background According...
Safety strategies for pedestrians
Pedestrians are at risk for catastrophic injuries in accidents involving motor vehicles. New Jersey has even developed a Safety Action Plan to protect pedestrians from collisions. Review these safety tips to protect yourself if you frequently travel on foot. Know local traffic laws New Jersey regulations about traffic apply to...
Internal bleeding could slowly put your life in jeopardy
Once the vehicles came to a stop, it probably took you a minute to realize that you survived the crash. It may have taken another few minutes to figure out that you could move. Perhaps you didn't see any outward signs of injuries, and after looking at the wreckage, you...