Human error accounts for the overwhelming majority of car accidents. But what happens when a human has no control over the vehicle – when the vehicle itself is making the driving decisions? [Read more…]
Employment Department Obtains $525,000.00 Verdict on Behalf of Ginarte Client
By John J. Megjugorac, Esq.
On April 17, 2014, Marilyn Velez’s life changed forever. After 16 days of trial, an Essex County, NJ jury returned a verdict in her favor in the amount of $525,000.00. [Read more…]
Personal Injury Protection Benefits for Injured Pedestrians
By: Ronald Morgan
If you are injured as a pedestrian, an obvious and major concern arises as to who will pay your medical bills. Typically, your own insurance with cover these costs for treatment associated with the injuries. However, further questions arise when the injured pedestrian is struck by a commercial vehicle. [Read more…]
N.Y. Construction Accident Victims May Get More than Workers’ Comp
If you work in construction, you face risks that most New Yorkers never do. Your job is inherently dangerous. As such, there are laws specifically designed to protect you from harm and give you access to redress when an accident happens. [Read more…]
Workers’ Compensation Benefits Reduce Disability Insurance Benefits
By Robert J. Osborne, Esq.
Under the Social Security Act, the Social Security Administration can reduce your monthly disability insurance benefit if you are under age 65 and also entitled to workers’ compensation, due to a total or partial disability. [Read more…]
Spinal Cord Injuries Are on the Rise, Particularly Among Older Americans
Spinal cord injuries are among the most traumatic personal injuries because they often have lasting and serious repercussions. A recent study by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine suggests that such injuries are becoming more common, emphasizing the need to be aware of the causes and potential risk factors. [Read more…]
Uninsured Motorists Coverage: Why You Should Have It
While the law in New Jersey requires all owners of motor vehicles to carry insurance coverage, the law also allows owners of motor vehicles to carry varying degrees of coverage. [Read more…]
N.Y. Lawmakers Consider Banning Google Glass Behind the Wheel
Technology is no longer limited to the dashboards of our vehicles or the phones in our pockets. Google Glass is the latest example of this, where drivers can wear their technology while cruising down the road. But lawmakers in New York are concerned about the safety of such a potentially distracting device, and are considering laws to limit or ban its use by drivers. [Read more…]
The Duty of Landowners to Others for Injuries Sustained on Their Premises Depends Upon the Status of the Person Entering the Property
The duty owed by an owner or occupier of land to a person entering the property depends upon the status of such person; that is, whether the person entering the property is a trespasser, licensee or invitee. The status of the injured person is critical in determining whether a cause of action exists against the owner or occupier of the land where the injury was caused. [Read more…]
Benefits on the Water
By: Ronald J. Morgan, Esq.
No one would say that working the docks in North Jersey is a job for the weak or faint of heart. However, even the strongest men get injured. When these “longshoremen” are hurt on the job, they do not receive the typical benefits other laborers do under the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation regime. Given that they do not have a usual, stationary, work environment, Federal Law ensures that they receive their entitled no-fault benefits. Under the Federal Jones Act, these benefits are known as maintenance and cure. [Read more…]
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