September 12, 2022

If you are injured on the job or are diagnosed with an occupational illness in New Jersey, the state workers’ compensation law may entitle you to various financial benefits from your employer, regardless of who (if anyone) may have been at fault for your injury or illness. As a worker in New Jersey, it is important to know what kinds of insurance benefits you may be entitled to if you suffer a work-related injury or illness.  Medical Benefits First, New Jersey workers’ compensation entitles employees who suffer a work injury or occupational disease to have all reasonable…

September 4, 2022

While school buses are generally a safe way for children to get to and from school, school bus accidents do end up causing injuries to children. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, from 2011 through 2020 there were 44 fatalities of school-age children in accidents while riding a school bus. Among all school bus occupant fatalities during that period, 18 percent were five to 10 years old, and roughly the same percentage were 11 to 18 years old. Thus, there is still more work to do to prevent school bus accidents and to keep students safe…

August 26, 2022

Manufacturers recall vehicles almost daily. Sometimes, these recalls are on smaller parts, and other times, they’re on important mechanical components. How you respond to these recall notifications can affect your liability and legal eligibility if a defective or faulty part leads you or your passenger to become injured. What is a Vehicle Recall? A recall occurs when a manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) determines that the vehicle or any parts are unsafe. This is determined by a vehicle’s ability to meet certain minimum safety standards. Some recalls issued are mandatory, meaning the manufacturer is…

August 19, 2022

Wrongful death and personal injury cases are similar. However, they aren’t the same and arise out of two different situations. What is a Wrongful Death Claim? A wrongful death claim is a legal case filed by the surviving family members of someone who lost their life due to negligence. What is a Personal Injury Case? A personal injury case occurs when someone’s negligence leads to injuries. It’s usually filed by the person who suffered the injury. A wrongful death case can be a type of personal injury case. Other types of personal injury cases may include car…

August 16, 2022

An 18-wheeler may also be known as a semi-truck. An 18-wheeler truck accident occurs when a large, commercial truck slams into another driver, either another truck or a passenger vehicle. What makes 18-wheel truck accidents different from typical car accidents is that they’re often much more severe, with costlier injuries due to the larger size of the vehicle. Read more: What Are The Differences Between Car And Truck Accidents? Important Steps to Take After an 18-Wheeler Accident Here are a few important steps to take following an 18-wheeler truck accident: Receive Medical Care Injuries are common…