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In this article, you can discover… The most common injuries following a car accident. The importance of medical documents in proving injuries.  How a caring and diligent personal injury lawyer can help you following an accident.  What Are the Most Common Injuries in Motor Vehicle Accidents? Common injuries include orthopedic/musculoskeletal injuries, as well as neurological injuries. For neck and back…Read More

In this article, you can discover… How to gather evidence immediately after an accident. The importance of recording injuries and symptoms. How to not compromise evidence following a car accident. How Can I Gather Evidence Immediately After An Accident? The first piece of evidence to collect is photo and video evidence from the accident scene itself. Your smartphone can be…Read More

In this article, you can discover… The possible impacts of failing to report an injury. Why accurate medical information matters. The risks of speaking to insurance adjusters without an attorney present. How Can Failing To Report An Injury Immediately Affect My Claim? Failing to report an injury immediately after it occurs often results in insurance adjusters denying that claim. Under New…Read More

In this article, you can discover… Common reasons a workers’ comp claim is denied. The documents needed to fight an insurance carrier’s denial of your claim. How a seasoned attorney can help successfully guide you through the process of filing a Claim Petition in the Division of Workers’ Compensation. What Are The Common Reasons For A Workers’ Compensation Claim Denial…Read More

You may be entitled to receive compensation if you were involved in an accident which was caused by the negligence of another person. Examples include motor vehicle accidents, slip/trip and fall incidents, injuries from dangerous products, negligent security resulting in criminal assaults, and negligent supervision. Such claims can be filed either in the state(s) where the parties reside or where…Read More

In many states, workers' compensation laws allow the insurance carrier to select the medical providers who will treat injured workers. This situation can put injured workers at a disadvantage when communicating with their assigned physicians. Since injured workers cannot easily switch doctors, the incentive for workers' compensation physicians to satisfy their patients may be diminished. It's crucial for injured workers…Read More

I had the privilege of delivering a presentation to my colleagues at the NJ Association for Justice's (NJAJ) annual Boardwalk conference in Atlantic City on April 19, 2024. This continuing legal education event features a diverse range of seminars covering personal injury, employment law, matrimonial law, criminal law, ethics, and workers’ compensation. It's an invaluable opportunity for attorneys to refine…Read More

Imagine that you were injured at work close to the age of retirement. The insurance carrier provides you with medical treatment and temporary disability since you are medically unable to return to work due to your injuries. The question arises: should you proceed with your retirement? The answer is unequivocally NO, at least until you are discharged by the workers’…Read More

The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides that temporary disability benefits equaling 70% of the employee’s gross average weekly wages (up to the state maximum rate) shall be paid if the employee is unable to work as a result of a work accident, until he has reached maximum medical improvement from treatment. How Long After a Workers’ Compensation Claim Is…Read More

On February 13, 2023, NJ State Senator Zwicker (D) introduced a bill regarding “gender-affirming healthcare” for children. Given the title of the bill, one might be forgiven for thinking that the proposed legislation sought to protect children by affirming that they are perfect just the way they were born, even if they do fit into traditional gender stereotypes. Rather, Senator…Read More