Month: October 2021

When an injury or death occurs during the course of employment, the injured employer or their dependents may be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits. It is important for injured workers and their families to be familiar with the different types of workers’ compensation benefits available and how they may be able to receive them. Workers’ compensation benefits for employees and their families Being injured on the job can be a significant disruption for injured workers and their families. If the workplace accident is fatal, it can be even worse. There are several different types of workers’ compensation benefits injured employees may be able to receive and benefits that may also be available to surviving family members following a fatal workplace accident or illness. Medial benefits are a category of benefits intended to help injured workers address the medical care they need because of the on-the-job injury they have suffered. All necessary and reasonable medical care, prescriptions and hospitalization-related charges are paid directly for the injured worker. Benefits for wage loss are based on the extent of the injured workers’ disability. Categories of disability injured workers may fall into can include temporary total disability, permanent partial disability and permanent total […]

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, then you probably want to find a way to obtain accountability and recover compensation for your losses. After all, the damage caused to you may be quite extensive, and it could touch nearly every aspect of your life. Your medical expenses and lost wages can leave you on shaky financial footing, and your physical and emotional pian and suffering might be completely overwhelming. As disheartening as this situation may be, you shouldn’t despair. By being proactive, you can increase your chances of building a compelling personal injury case that seeks to achieve both of your goals. But while you’re trying to focus on your recovery, you might be wondering what, exactly, you can do to maximize your claim’s potential. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you progress through your case: Gather and preserve all evidence: If you’re going to win your case at trial or successfully negotiate a favorable settlement, then you’re going to need persuasive evidence supporting your position. Talk to witnesses and take note of their observations and their contact information. Obtain police reports and medical records. Keep all communications with insurance companies. Watch what you […]

In New Jersey and all over the United States, it seems like the roads are becoming increasingly dangerous for everyone. This is especially true for pedestrians. With the number of distracted drivers, drivers who are disobeying the law and drowsy drivers, there is a growing vulnerability for pedestrians to be injured and lose their lives in a crash. Legislators, law enforcement and experts are concerned about the spike in pedestrian accidents and are trying to find solutions. With the known dangers, pedestrians should be aware of the facts and know what steps to take if they or a loved one have been hit by an automobile. Statistics show increase in New Jersey pedestrian deaths According to the head of the New Jersey Division of Traffic Safety, there has been a troubling rise in pedestrian deaths in the Garden State. The agency has an ambitious objective of zero fatalities. While achieving that is unlikely, it is a logical place to start. Still, the fatalities are incrementally growing. From 2019 to 2020, there were two more pedestrian fatalities from 176 to 178. Through September of 2021, there were 138. Pedestrians are a substantial portion of road deaths. Because many locations in New […]