Hazards exist on all kinds of jobs in New Jersey. Workers need to worry about slip and fall injuries, burns and other potential dangers. Unfortunately, anyone working might be at risk for permanent eye injuries. Someone involved with hazardous materials would be at...

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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...
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...
Avoid these common mistakes executors make
Part of estate planning is choosing an executor for the estate. This person is responsible for distributing assets according to the decedent's wishes, appearing before the court in all proceedings and paying off debts and fees. Often a family member or friend fills...
How to handle disputed workers’ compensation in New Jersey
An on-the-job injury causes not only pain and suffering, but often a long and difficult battle for workers' compensation. This battle becomes especially difficult when an employer disputes the worker's claim, or, when after a complicated process of filing claims and...
What you need to know about slip-and-fall accidents in New Jersey
In New Jersey in the winter months, a slip-and-fall injury can be a common occurrence, as sidewalks, roads and driveways become slick with ice. Slip-and-fall injuries can occur nearly anywhere, and in some cases, the cause rests with a negligent individual or company...
Why It Is Important To Have A Will
A will is a document that many people intend to draw up, but often they procrastinate for a variety of reasons. They might feel that they have designated enough beneficiaries in their accounts. They might also figure that their assets are going to naturally fall into...
Is there such a thing as a happy death?
The Economist, in conjunction with the Kaiser Family Foundation, polled people in four countries to gain a deeper understanding of what is most important when thinking about end-of-life wishes. People from the United States, Brazil, Italy and Japan were given a...
Are a will and a living will the same thing?
Wills and living wills are two totally different documents. The most notable difference is that a will takes effect after you have passed while a living will has legal power while you are alive.In most cases, if not all, it is beneficial for people to have both types...
Whiplash: Causes, symptoms and complications
A whiplash injury occurs when your head suddenly moves backward and forward with force. This causes the muscles and ligaments in your neck to extend beyond the normal range of motion. Whiplash can happen for various reasons, and sometimes symptoms may not show up for...