Workers’ compensation is meant to provide benefits for employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. However, those benefits are not automatic. Even when your injury is legitimate and clearly connected to your job, certain mistakes can give an employer or...
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Year: 2026
Why do young drivers have higher crash rates than older ones?
Statistically speaking, car accidents happen at a higher rate for younger drivers than for older ones. When looking at the rate of fatal accidents across different age brackets, those 16 to 19 years old have the highest rate. Every specific accident may have its own...
How does New Jersey PIP cover medical care after a crash?
After a New Jersey crash, pain and uncertainty can make it hard to focus on treatment. Medical bills can add another concern before anyone determines who caused the collision. Personal injury protection, or PIP, may help pay for necessary treatment for you, relatives...
3 distractions that could cause a driver to cross the centerline
Distracted driving accidents can happen in a split second. In some cases, an oncoming driver inexplicably crosses the centerline. This leads to a sudden head-on collision, potentially at high speeds, which can result in serious injuries. There are a multitude of...
What evidence can help support a dog bite claim?
If you were attacked by someone else's dog in New Jersey, you may have the right to seek compensation for your injuries and any related losses. That said, a successful claim often depends on more than proving that you were bitten. You also need to demonstrate what...
When defective safety equipment causes workplace injuries
Safety equipment helps protect workers from serious harm. Even so, equipment can fail. A hard hat may crack during a fall. A safety harness may break. A machine guard may not work as it should. When faulty equipment causes or worsens a workplace injury in New Jersey,...
Can social media posts be used against you in an injury case?
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...
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...

