Workers’ Comp and Workplace Accidents Work-related injuries are unfortunately all too common in New Jersey workplaces. Many of these injuries, thankfully, are covered by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Read on about workers’ comp and workplace accidents below. Workers’ Compensation Worker’s compensation insurance is a no-fault system. This means that injured workers receive benefits regardless …

Distracted Driving Accidents The number of people texting is astounding, which, unfortunately, has led to more and more distracted driving accidents. The use of cell phones while driving is illegal in most states, which doesn’t deter some from doing it, leading to avoidable accidents. People text, check email, make or receive calls and use mobile …

Dog Bites and Animal Attacks Strict Liability in NJ In the State of New Jersey, strict liability law applies to animal attacks. Our team of personal injury lawyers at Lombardi and Lombardi, P.A. have helped injured victims like you to get the compensation that you deserve for your injuries. If you have suffered injuries from …

Sustaining an Injury in the Workplace Sustaining injuries at work can be physically, mentally, and financially taxing on an individual. An individual who suffers a workplace injury may become temporarily or permanently disabled. This new disability may have a negative impact on the individual’s mental health as the thought of his or her new physical …

Workplace Injuries Statistics Due to the amount of time each of us spend at work on a daily basis, it should come as no surprise that sustaining work-related injuries are quite common. However, just how common sustaining a workplace injury is may surprise you. According to the National Safety Council, every 7 seconds, a worker …

$5 Million Settlement Awarded to Medical Malpractice Victim In 2015, a woman who received back surgery at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital was left permanently injured. She pursued a medical malpractice claim in court, and now she’s finally received a court order for her rightful judgment. She’s been awarded a $5 million settlement. Resident …

Workers’ Compensation: An Overview Workers’ compensation is an insurance program created to cover workers hurt on the job. Sometimes it is not so clear whether workers’ compensation covers a situation, though. One unique question is whether an injury that occurs while an employee is at work but not expected to be working is covered. Workers’ …

Overview of Spinal Cord Injuries Unlike many other injuries, trauma to the spine can be a long term and life changing injury. Injuries to the vertebrae can cause swelling, pain and in the back and elsewhere or, in severe instances, short term or even long term paralysis. Spinal cord injuries may change the way a …

Workers Compensation and Working from Home Technological advances allow people to work remotely. Telephones, computers and the internet allow these workers to be productive despite not being present at the workplace. Of course, when workers’ compensation statutes were drafted, this situation was really not contemplated, ultimately raising interesting issues about coverage for remote workers. Telecommuting …