When it comes to personal injury associated with automobile accidents, research funded by the AAA demonstrates that even small increases in speed can have truly significant effects on crash and collision outcomes. The research was undertaken in light of pervasive...

Ocean County Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
How critical is ladder safety in the workplace?
Worksites in New Jersey might be an active place that involves employees using many tools. Among the familiar sights could be people going up and down ladders. Unfortunately, the image of someone falling off a ladder isn't as rare as preferred. Ladder accidents and...
What you don’t want to do after an accident
If you are involved in a car accident while traveling on a New Jersey road, you may be entitled to compensation for damages incurred in its aftermath. However, there are many ways in which you may inadvertently undermine your ability to obtain a favorable settlement...
Do car crashes bring a risk for traumatic brain injuries?
Unexpected accidents could lead to life-changing traumatic brain injuries. A severe injury may result in previously routine tasks becoming challenging to perform. Worst of all, such injuries might occur without warning anywhere. Traveling in a vehicle certainly comes...
How big a problem is distracted driving?
Distracted driving is one of the top causes of fatal car crashes. According to The National Safety Council, 1.6 million crashes occur each year due to drivers who spend time on their cellphones while operating vehicles. There are many types of distracted driving in...
When beneficiary designations contradict other documents
When you are creating or updating an estate plan in New Jersey, you may be working with a number of different documents. It is important that they do not contradict one another and that when you do updates, you make sure that they are consistent. What is a beneficiary...
Understanding traumatic brain injuries caused by car accidents
Some New Jersey residents who are involved in vehicle crashes experience traumatic brain injury or TBI for short. This is a condition defined by an unexpected disruption in the normal function of the brain. TBIs from motor vehicle accidents tend to be a result of a...
What happens if you contribute to a workplace accident?
If you are hurt while performing a task for your New Jersey employer, there is a good chance that you'll be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. This may be the case even if you were responsible for causing the accident that led to a broken bone, concussion or...
Do workers’ compensation and telecommuting go together?
Employees may find themselves navigating the new world, for some, of telecommuting. Often, telecommuting involves "gig economy" jobs focusing on independent contractors. Now, many of New Jersey's full-time employees work out of their homes. Some questions and concerns...
How signage might impact a personal injury case
As a general rule, New Jersey property owners can limit their liability by placing warning signs throughout their premises. However, the presence of a warning sign doesn't necessarily preclude an injured victim from obtaining compensation for medical bills, lost wages...