No matter the type of family, it's likely that some members within it are not exactly role models. Although an estate holder may disagree with the lifestyle choices of certain family members in New Jersey, they are usually still added to an estate place. However, this...
Year: 2020
Can you pick your own doctor for a New Jersey workers’ compensation claim?
One of the primary benefits of workers’ compensation is the right to free medical care for your injuries. That right does come with a number of restrictions, however, that many injured workers don’t anticipate: Namely, the fact that you have very little choice when it...
2 injured in DUI crash caused by rear-end collision
When you’re traveling, the last thing you’d expect is to get hit by another driver. It’s your hope that others would take your safety seriously and avoid doing anything dangerous behind the wheel. Unfortunately, people don’t always make the right decisions. Take, for...
How lifting assisted living residents can injure nursing assistants
Many people move into nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the Ocean City County area because they have lost mobility. An illness or injury has limited or taken away their ability to get in and out of bed or a chair. They must rely on staff members,...
Is there a limit to how many times you make a claim?
To be eligible for worker's compensation benefits in New Jersey, you need to file a complaint within a specified period. An attorney may explain the laws in your state regarding the federal worker's compensation program to learn more about the deadlines for filing a...
6 injured in wrong-way crash on New Jersey Turnpike
Drivers are bound to make mistakes, but some are so serious that they have lasting repercussions. For example, entering a highway going the wrong direction can quickly lead to a serious, high-speed crash that injures multiple people. Head-on crashes are among the most...
Estate planning mistakes that are easy to sidestep
Over the next 25 years, an estimated $68 trillion in assets will be transferred to beneficiaries in New Jersey and throughout the country. If you are going to be leaving assets to your own children or other family members, it is important that you do so in accordance...
Avoiding common estate planning mistakes
Every adult in New Jersey likely knows the basics of estate planning. It's important to have a will and name an executor in it, but that's only the beginning. An estate plan isn't just about the end of a life: It's also about incapacitation and about an individual's...
Distracted driving concerns more motorists
Prior to the emergence of mobile technology, distracted driving mostly referred to a driver who looked away long enough to eat or adjust the radio station and wound up in an accident. Cellphones give drivers even more reason to take their eyes off the roadway. Taking...
Watch out for these warning signs when looking for a nursing home
Nursing homes are often in the news, and the news is rarely good. When a loved one requires long-term care, it’s easy to become paralyzed with indecision. You’ve heard the horror stories. The last thing you want to do is place your loved one in a facility where they...