If your doctor in New Jersey, or anywhere else, has recommended that you undergo an amputation, you likely have many concerns and questions. Preparing for an amputation includes understanding the process used for limb removal. What is amputation? In basic terms,...
If you or a loved one have sustained injuries in a vehicle-pedestrian accident in New Jersey, chances are that a larger SUV, van or pickup truck was involved. A study released in March by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)indicates that larger vehicles...
Car accidents, contact sports and groups of teenagers who engage in fights can all be the causes of a facial fracture. An estimated three million people in New Jersey and across the United States go to the emergency room for facial trauma each year. Of these, a...
After working diligently in New Jersey to accumulate a significant amount of wealth, you may want to leave your millions to your loved ones. Taking time to create a solid estate plan is the best way to help ensure this wish gets completed correctly. Going this route...
Many employees worry about getting hurt, especially when their work entails physical labor or otherwise presents hazards. That said, any worker could get injured on the job, as tripping when walking down a hallway could lead to a broken leg. No matter the profession...
A living will is a common component of any comprehensive estate plan for New Jersey residents that serves as an advance directory when some unforeseen medical event happens to the testator. This can eliminate confusion regarding whether or not to keep an individual on...
Are you dealing with a descendent in New Jersey who owned real estate or tangible personal property in another state? This situation will require an ancillary probate proceeding in addition to the regular probate process as the state where your descendent resided...
Many estate planning tools exist for transferring assets to beneficiaries, including trusts, retirement plan beneficiary designations and last wills and testaments. These legal documents provide many options for bequeathing your assets to your children, spouse,...
Movie fans in New Jersey may remember Bill Paxton from his roles in Hollywood blockbusters like “Titanic” and “Twister,” and they were likely saddened when he passed away unexpectedly in 2017. Paxton suffered the stroke that took his life less than two weeks after he...
Certified nursing assistants make up a large share of the healthcare provider workforce in New Jersey, and their numbers are expected to continue to grow. If you are a nursing assistant or planning on becoming one, you may be wary of the risks associated with the job....