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How Does New Jersey’s PIP Coverage Work?

Mar 24, 2023

When you have been injured in a car accident, one of the first things you traditionally do is gather insurance information from the party at fault. But that’s not because you will need to file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurer to pay for any medical expenses you have. In fact, in New Jersey, as in all states, insurance coverage is what is known as “no-fault,” i.e., medical bills are paid regardless of fault...

Piscataway Workers’ Compensation Lawyers | Working in Cold Weather

Mar 24, 2023

Working in Cold Weather As record cold makes its way across the country, it is important to think about the safety of workers who do their jobs in cold conditions, whether outside or inside. Cold exposure can be a source of injuries and even death for workers. Employers have a duty to protect their employees by complying with the Cold Exposure Injuries Exposure to cold without proper protection can result in sever...

Piscataway Workers’ Compensation Lawyers | Common Workplace Injuries

Mar 24, 2023

Common Workplace Injuries Every working American faces risks each day they report to work. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates close to three million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses are reported each year. While some industries pose higher risks than others, even a seemingly safe office job poses risks that can cause serious injuries and in some cases, death. What are the Five Most Common Workplace Injuries? Whether you are working o...

New Jersey Clergy Abuse Lawyers | Filing Abuse Claims Private Mediation

Mar 24, 2023

Filing Clergy Sexual Abuse Claims Through Private Mediation The New Jersey Legislature recently considered extending the statute of limitations for Once the House approves the bill, the legislation will be reviewed by the governor. If Governor Murphy signs the bill into law, the new guidelines would go into effect by December 1, 2019. In that case, survivors will be able to file complaints in Superior Court for past clergy sexual abuse claims....

Curbing Accidents | New Jersey Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Curbing Pedestrian Accidents in New Jersey In 2017, 187 pedestrians were fatally injured in the state of New Jersey. This is the highest number of fatal According to studies conducted by the United States Department of Transportation, Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHB), also known as HAWKs, reduce fatalities. These studies have shown that their presence in Arizona and Florida have reduced How Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons Work PHBs have push buttons tha...

New Brunswick Workers’ Compensation Lawyers | Lockout/Tagout

Mar 24, 2023

Lockout/Tagout Inconsistencies One of the most common Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations involves the lockout/tagout standard. Lockout/tagout is a safety procedure that ensures dangerous machinery and energy sources are fully turned off before maintenance or service. OSHA has very specific lockout/tagout requirements to protect the safety of all workers. Failure to adhere to these standards can result in severe injuries. This year, lockout/tagout citations were identified by OSHA as one of th...

Workers' Compensation and PTSD Injuries

Mar 24, 2023

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, can result from circumstances in almost any work environment, but is more commonplace is certain jobs, including rescue or public safety roles, emergency medical situations, and similar high-stress occupations. Police officers, firefighters, EMTs and ambulance personnel are typically among those most frequently experiencing some form of PTSD related to their jobs. Fortunately, under the right circumstances, a worker who develops PTSD because of a work-related event (or events) may successfull...

Emergency Treatment Options After Car Accident | Personal Injury Lawyer

Mar 24, 2023

Emergency Treatment Options After a Car Accident On the scene of an accident, all planning goes out the window. Foreseeing the accident itself is impossible, of course, but knowing your options in advance can help. It is commonly assumed that being hurt in a If you are in a position to make the call, however, there are a few options. Urgent Care The prevalence of urgent care centers has ease...

Lower Gas Prices Tied to Higher Rate of Traffic Accidents

Mar 24, 2023

With gas prices at their lowest point since 2009, more and more Americans are taking to the roads, and more and more are opting to drive longer distances. Air travel is down and motor vehicle travel is up dramatically, according to statistics. But there’s a downside to lower gas prices and it’s a pretty simple equation—the lower the cost of gas, the more people on the road; the more people on the road, the mor...

Highland Park Car Accident Lawyers | Distracted Driving Fatal Crashes

Mar 24, 2023

Distracted Driving Leading Cause in Fatal Crashes Fatal Common Forms of Distracted Driving There are many different forms of distracted driving. The most common types include: Cellphone Usage: Reaching for an Object: Eating: Passenger Distraction: Daydreaming and Listening to Music: GPS/Navigation: Business Calls: Parent/Teen Communication: Preventing Distracted Driving Fatalities Distracted driving accidents are the most preventable typ...