New Jersey Personal Injury Law Firm

Occupational Injuries, Workers’ Comp, and Third Party Liability

Mar 24, 2023

Work-related injuries that result from the nature of a job or from negligence on the part of an employer often involve the need for ongoing medical treatment and compensation for lost wages. At the personal injury law office of Harold J. Gerr, our lawyers work with injured workers in order to recover compensation for occupational injuries that involve negligence on the part of employers and third parties. We investigate accidents that involve OSHA violations an...

New Brunswick Clergy Abuse Lawyers | The Lasting Effects Abuse

Mar 24, 2023

The Lasting Effects of Clergy Abuse As we have seen by the many adult Abuse by priests, deacons, and youth leaders is incredibly devastating because children are taught to follow their moral example. Being violated by the men and women who represent their religion confuses their inherent sense of right and wrong. Where church was once a place of serenity and security, after abuse, it becomes a place associated with pain and sadness...

New Brunswick Workers’ Compensation Lawyers | Teens and Compensation

Mar 24, 2023

Teens and Workers’ Compensation As teens venture out in search of that coveted first job, they probably do not think much about what they would do if they ever became injured or ill on the job. Teen workers have less experience and may not be fully aware of Employees ages 15 to 19 are more than 20 times more likely than those over age 25 to go to the emergency room with ...

Highland Park Car Accident Lawyer | Drunk Driving College Students

Mar 24, 2023

Drunk Driving Accidents Among College Students An estimated 10,000 people lost their lives in drunk driving accidents over the past decade. The fatality rate for drunk driving The legal age to buy or consume alcohol in the Unites States is 21 years old; yet, 18 percent of drivers under the age of 21 admitted to driving after consuming alcohol, according to a survey orchestrated by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Also, one i...

Highland Park Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Warehouse Workers

Mar 24, 2023

Hazards for Warehouse Workers Working in a warehouse has always been extremely hazardous. Today, there is an additional threat due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Serious injuries among warehouse workers, especially workers who operate forklifts, are surprisingly common. According to the For warehouse workers, managers, and corporations, it is important to follow OSHA guidelines to prevent injuries and costly Properly train and certify forklift operators Make certain that operators ar...

Back to School Safety During COVID-19 | Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr

Mar 24, 2023

Back to School Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic With the start of the school year approaching, there are many uncertainties surrounding the virus and the ability of school districts to prepare buildings and protocols to address the risks. When the threat of COVID-19 became an inescapable reality in New Jersey, schools shut down early. All 1.4 million students in the state were forced to learn from home for the final three months o...

Accidents Involving Older Drivers | Highland Park Car Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Accidents Involving Older Drivers There are several factors that can contribute to a Age and Driving Ability Older adults may start to see their health decline, which can impact their ability to drive safely. Aging can affect a person’s vision, hearing, reflexes, and mobility, all of which can make it more difficult to stay on the road and avoid hazards. Chronic health conditions, such as arthritis and cognitive decline due t...

New Brunswick Pedestrian Accident Lawyers | Halloween Safety Tips

Mar 24, 2023

Halloween Safety Tips Ghosts, goblins, and witches will soon be knocking on your door as Halloween 2019 commences on October 31st. Children and adults alike get very excited for this holiday focused on costumes, candy, and fun. What most do not expect are the serious injuries that can occur from The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported close to 7,000 pedestrian deaths across the country in 2017. When bicyclists, walkers, joggers, and othe...

The Standard of Care in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Mar 24, 2023

When you seek medical attention because of an injury or illness, you expect that, at a minimum, your condition won’t worsen because of the carelessness or negligence of a medical professional. Unfortunately, it happens all too often–a missed diagnosis, a surgical mistake, an error involving medication or anesthesia. When you seek damages for injuries caused by medical malpractice, the lawsuit is almost always based on a legal theory of negligence. The legal concept of negligenc...

New Brunswick Auto Accident Lawyers | Public Transit Accidents

Mar 24, 2023

New Brunswick Auto Accident Lawyers: Distracted Driving Increasingly at Fault in Public Transit Accidents More Public Transit Accidents the Cause of Distracted Driving A recent study conducted by USA Today indicates that someone is hurt in a A report for the Pew Charitable Trust lists a variety of distractions that have been attributed to cause A bus driver Train and bus operators A bus driver A trai...