You are involved in a motor vehicle accident. One of the operators is confronted with a sudden emergency such as a medical problem. Can there ever be a time that no one is found at fault for a motor vehicle accident? It is rare but yes it can happen. The question then arises as to what the standard of care that should be applied. [Read more…]
Injured At Work? It’s Not Your Fault!
If you are injured at work, typically you receive benefits and compensation through your employer’s worker’s compensation insurance. However, at times, you may have an additional claim, particularly if you work on a machine or at a construction site. In these cases, your employer or another entity may attempt to dissuade you from bringing a further cause of action and may allege that you were injured due to your own behavior. In such situations, it is important to know that often times, your injury is not your fault. [Read more…]
Safe Ladders: Falls from Ladders Are a Major Cause of Work-Related Injuries
Falls from ladders on worksites are among the leading causes of employee injuries and deaths in the nation, according to a recent study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [Read more…]
How Does New Jersey’s Statute of Limitations for Car Accidents Affect My Case?
Your life can change in the blink of an eye. In a matter of seconds you can be traveling down the road in perfect health and then suddenly you are involved in a car accident. Getting hurt in a car accident can mean difficult times for you and your loved ones. [Read more…]
How To Qualify For Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
By Robert J. Osborne, Esq.
The Social Security Act (the “Act”) defines the term “disability” as “the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months; or . . . in the case of an individual who has attained the age of 55 and is blind . . . inability by reason of such blindness to engage in substantial gainful activity requiring skills or abilities comparable to those of any gainful activity in which he has previously engaged with some regularity and over a substantial period of time.” [Read more…]
Distracted Driving Tops List of Factors in New Jersey Car Crashes
Distracted driving is the No. 1 contributing factor in car accidents, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s office. [Read more…]
Motor Vehicle Safety Often Overlooked by Employers
If you drive for work, you run the risk of being involved in an auto accident while on the clock. But when it comes to protecting employees while they drive, many employers are dropping the ball, Business Insurance reports. [Read more…]
Danger at the Construction Site
Those working at construction sites are exposed to numerous threats to their safety during the course of their employment. One of the most common dangers construction sites pose is inadequate fall protection, particularly when ladders are involved. [Read more…]
Workers Face Fall Hazards in Variety of Settings
Falls are the leading cause of construction accident fatalities, prompting federal regulators to put a special focus on fall prevention for construction workers. But falls can happen no matter where you work – even in a seemingly safe office setting. [Read more…]
Summertime Accidents and Safety
Each summer, children and adults flock to oceans, lakes, pools and water parks. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to many individuals, they are exposed to great dangers. [Read more…]
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