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...
Month: March 2021
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...
Do nursing aides face occupational hazards?
Nursing assistants provide valuable help and support to people in many New Jersey health care facilities. Not everyone realizes the potential dangers that nursing assistants face while on the clock, however. Many jobs come with occupational hazards, and the nursing...