Yes, if you are involved in a personal injury case, social media posts can be used as evidence. If these posts are made publicly, such as on your public Facebook or Instagram profile, they may be relatively easy for investigators to find. This type of evidence is...
Serious Advocates For The Seriously Injured
Year: 2026
Why working in a construction trench is dangerous
Trenches are necessary for many different construction projects. Frequently, trenching is mandatory when installing or upgrading infrastructure, as well as when building new edifices that require a foundation. Trench work may not seem as dangerous as working at an...
Can you claim workers’ comp if you injure yourself on day one?
Suffering an injury at work is stressful enough. Injuring yourself on your very first day can feel downright embarrassing. In fact, you might worry that filing a claim will leave an unfavorable impression on your new employer. But here is the truth: your health has to...
You do not have to play tennis to get tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is a repetitive strain injury. It is technically called lateral epicondylitis—a name that indicates that there is inflammation in the tendons on the lateral side of the elbow. The pain and discomfort usually happens near the small bump that you can feel...
Why some TBIs grow worse with time
Head injuries are common in car accidents, and some only require rest. Someone who has a mild concussion, for example, may see their symptoms fade with time. They need to give their brain time to recover, and many people who have concussions see complete healing. In...
How a job injury can affect a family’s finances
People who suffer an injury at work often focus significantly on the way that their injury affects their ability to work. They often don’t realize that the work-related injury’s effects go far beyond their job duties. One of the most profound ways an on-the-job...
Can you receive workers’ comp and sue a third party?
A workplace injury does not always involve just you and your employer. When a party outside your employment relationship plays a role in causing your harm, you may have more than one path to compensation under New Jersey law. Combining workers' comp with a civil...
Intoxication and work injuries: How state law may be changing
Generally, workers’ compensation is considered “no-fault” insurance. An employee who is injured due to their own mistake or negligence can in most cases still qualify for benefits. There are some exceptions, such as if they intentionally injured themselves, if there...
3 types of spinal cord injuries
If you suffer a spinal cord injury on the job, the level of that injury is very important. It helps determine what type of physical limitations you may face. Sensation and mobility are often cut off below the level of the injury. In all cases, spinal cord injuries...
Beware of the perils of prom season
Here in northern New Jersey, the months of April through June are times of heightened danger for teenagers. Each spring, the teens head down the Shore for spring break, after-prom parties and graduation celebrations. Unfortunately, this influx of young, inexperienced...

