Elements a plaintiff must establish to prove a dog bite case in New Jersey
In my previous blogs I have addressed and cited New Jersey’s dog bite law and actually have gone over what a particular plaintiff must establish in order to make his/her case. Since then I have received numerous emails requesting follow-up … Continue reading
Posted in: Personal Injury |February 4, 2012 , |
Dog bite injuries reviewed in light of New Jersey Law
If a person sustained personal injuries because she or he was attacked by a dog in the State of New Jersey then the liability of the owner of said dog is governed under N.J.S.A. 4:19‑16. N.J.S.A. 4:19‑16, in its pertinent … Continue reading
Posted in: Personal Injury |February 1, 2012 , |
A employee/worker involved in an auto accident during hisher employment discussed
In the State of New Jersey, if you are involved in an auto accident during the course of your employment what insurance company is responsible to cover your medical benefits. In other words, does the automobile insurance policy provide the … Continue reading
Posted in: Car Accidents, Workers Compensation |January 15, 2012 , |
Social media viewed in light of a personal injury and/or workers’ compensation case
Today more and more individuals are “on” the web, but more importantly, have become social media fanatics. In fact, the social media craze has spiked drastically in the last two years. see, http://www.google.com/trends?q=social+media. Has social media impacted the practice of personal … Continue reading
Posted in: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Work Injury, Workers Compensation |December 26, 2011 , |
The Regus Group unlawful and deceptive consumer practices in New Jersey
The Regus Group is a corporation based in Dallas, Texas that sells virtual office and/or mailbox services throughout the United States, but more importantly, in New Jersey. BUYER BEWARE!!!!! The Regus Group has a sophisticated sales team the promises certain monetary packages … Continue reading
Posted in: Latest Injury News |December 22, 2011 , |
Why does workers’ compensation cases take so long to resolve?
My client asked me today if his workers’ compensation case can be resolved within weeks of being cleared to return to work by his physician. My answer was simply, “No.” But not because I do not want to resolve his … Continue reading
Posted in: Latest Injury News |December 6, 2011 , |
Can an Employer retaliate against an Employee claiming Workers Comp benefits?
According to New Jersey Workers’ Compensation law, an employee/worker injured at work is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Some employees/workers may feel reluctant to file for workers compensation benefits believing his/her job may be placed in jeopardy. In other words, … Continue reading
Posted in: Work Injury, Workers Compensation |November 23, 2011 , |
Uninsured Employer?
Every employer in the State of New Jersey is required to maintain workers’ compensation insurance in order to protect an employee/worker that suffers a work place injury. However, there are times when an employer fails to maintain workers’ compensation insurance … Continue reading
Posted in: Legal News, Work Injury, Workers Compensation |November 20, 2011 , |
What if the employer’s medical doctor terminates a worker’s medical treatment prematurely
According to New Jersey Workers’ Compensation law, an employee injured at work must receive appropriate medical treatment to alleviate or fix the employee’s disability to maximum medical improvement. According to New Jersey law, the employer is afforded the sole task … Continue reading
Posted in: Latest Injury News |November 6, 2011 , |
Getting injured while driving to or from work is it covered under N.J. Workers’ Compensation Act.
Injuries sustained while traveling to or returning from work, is that covered by New Jersey’s Workers’ Compensation Act? The general rule (although there are exceptions) is No. The vernacular typically used by workers’ compensatoin attorneys and judges to describe this scenario is, “Going and coming rule.” Under … Continue reading
Posted in: Work Injury |September 14, 2011 , |
