The construction of a home or office building can be one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Many of the tasks are performed at elevations high above the ground. High-rise construction involves the use of heavy equipment, power tools and complicated machinery. Here are the most common types of accidents that occur on building projects: […]
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DEALING WITH THE AFTERMATH OF A BURN INJURY One of the most debilitating and painful injuries you can suffer involves any type of burn…chemical, electrical or fire (or thermal) burns. In addition to permanent scarring and disfigurement, you can suffer nerve damage, loss of flexibility or mobility, loss of limb, depression and other emotional trauma. […]
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Black boxes and GPS in cars could encroach on the freedom of New Jersey residents as well as others throughout the nation. It appears that the potential for auto-manufacturers to use GPS technology to determine when drivers break laws is already available in most new cars. Ford’s executive VP of global marketing Jim Farley said […]
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The medical malpractice insurance carrier must still cover a doctor who lied on his policy application and who is now being sued. A New Jersey appeals court published this ruling regarding the case of DeMarco v. Stoddard. Dr. Sean Stoddard had offices in Toms River and Lakewood. He carried medical malpractice insurance with the Medical […]
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“A day at the pool” is a welcome idea during the hot summer months. Follow some simple guidelines to help keep your family safe while at community swimming pools at neighborhood centers or fitness clubs. By following these suggestions, you can minimize the risks to your children from malfunctioning pool equipment, untrained lifeguards and dangerous […]
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It can happen in an instant, and for a variety of reasons. You may be having a discussion with your spouse or an ex, when a disagreement becomes heated. Tempers and voices may go up. Unfortunately, if anyone calls the police, whether it seems necessary or not, there is a significant likelihood that someone will […]
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WHAT TYPES OF INJURIES ARE COVERED BY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS? When you have been hurt on the job, one of the first questions you want answered is whether your injury is one that is covered by the state’s workers’ compensation laws, so that you can secure benefits for lost wages, medical expenses, and rehabilitation or […]
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THE BENEFITS AVAILABLE IN A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM When you have suffered an injury at work, one that prevents you from fulfilling the requirements of your job, New Jersey law allows you to file a claim for benefits under the state’s workers’ compensation laws. What losses are covered by workers’ compensation insurance? What if your […]
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PERSONAL INJURY LEGAL HELP IN FREEHOLD AND PT PLEASANT SINCE 1985 Dogs have instincts that don’t always lead to safe situations when dogs are around people. For this reason, most people are free to own dogs in New Jersey, but strict laws restrict dogs’ movements. For instance, in many areas, dogs must be kept on […]
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PERSONAL INJURY LEGAL HELP IN FREEHOLD AND PT PLEASANT SINCE 1985 More often than not, auto accident victims feel they know what caused the accident. Observations we hear frequently in our office include “They didn’t even stop at the stop sign!” “He just turned, he didn’t even signal.” and “The other driver said he wasn’t […]
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