My name is Ramon Ortiz, I am from Guatemala, I am 41 years old, and I suffered an accident that changed my life completely. Four fractures in my head, another under my left eye, a broken disc in my neck, constant dizziness, and intense headaches are the result of the unfortunate fall that I had from a scaffold without security, five feet from the ground.
John O’Dwyer has been part of our firm of attorneys for more than three decades, in which time he has worked diligently to serve our clients, especially defending the rights of countless of workers who suffered physical injuries. A few months ago, his exceptional knowledge of the law and his dedication to justice has come to the service of the resident of New Jersey as judge to the Supreme Court of the state. He was nominated early November passed by the governor, Chris Christie and days later confirmed in his new position by the state senate.
José Ginarte came to the United States while he was still an adolescent. Along with his mother Yolanda, his father Orlando, and his brothers he came to live in Elizabeth, NJ. Shortly after, his parents found a job: his mom as a seamstress and his dad as a construction site worker.
Whatever your legal situation may be, as an immigrant in the United States, with or without documentation, you and your family members have rights under the Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE), and now more than ever, it is important to know those rights and to be prepared for any event that could present itself.
A utility cart is a small motorized vehicle such as a cushman, gator, golf cart, club car etc. that are used to carry supplies, equipment, products, goods, injured athletes, etc. Although, they are smaller than regular cars they can still carry large and heavy loads and reach high speeds, enough to cause an accident or seriously injure someone. If you work in an industry that uses utility carts, you should be taking precautions every time you drive.
Welcome to another edition of Meet the Staff! This month we are going to our Union City office to meet Branch Office Manager, Hansy Velasquez. She was born in Guatemala and raised in El Salvador by her grandmother, Maria Velasquez. At the age of 16, she came to this country and moved to Union City, where she currently lives. [Read more…]
Welcome to another edition of Meet the Attorney! This time, we are introducing attorney Ellen Radin. Ms. Radin completed her Bachelors of Arts at Barnard College – Columbia University, and proceeded to study law at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law-Yeshiva University. In December, Ms. Radin celebrated her 10 year anniversary with the Ginarte Law Firm. [Read more…]
The Ginarte Law Firm would like to take this time to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. May you have a prosperous and healthy new year! We appreciate your trust and belief in us and we look forward to serving you in the coming year.
Preparing for the holidays can be stressful, but adding visits to the emergency room can cause unnecessary aggravation and heartache. The Ginarte Law Firm is here to provide some helpful tips to keep your Thanksgiving a savory and SAFE holiday! [Read more…]
Under federal law, you are entitled to a safe workplace. Your employer must provide a workplace free of known health and safety hazards. If you believe working conditions are unsafe or unhealthful, you may file a confidential complaint and ask for an inspection. If possible, bring the conditions to your employer’s attention. It is illegal for an employer to fire, demote, transfer or otherwise retaliate against a worker for using their rights under the law. Informed employers and workers, in compliance with correct safety standards, can save as many as 50 lives and prevent 4,500 accidents every year. [Read more…]
