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In the State of new Jersey, occupational diseases are covered by the Workers’ Compensation System. This means that any employee who suffers from an illness or condition developed on the job is entitled to medical treatment, lost wages and, depending on the extent of long-term injuries, a cash settlement. Occupational diseases are those that are caused because of the environment…

All motorcycle accidents have the potential of resulting in catastrophic injuries — especially to bikers and their passengers. This is true because, no matter how you view it, motorcyclists are relatively unprotected from the elements and from the multi-ton vehicles they often get hit by. Even helmets, gloves, jackets, boots and other safety gear can’t totally prevent broken bones and…

Holiday time is around the corner and most, if not all, retail stores — both brick and mortar and online — have already started their efforts to woo customers with “pre” Black Friday sales. The race is certainly on for the consumer dollar and, when it comes to one of the hottest aisles in any store — the toy aisle…

It’s interesting that a law with such an archaic name could have such relevance in today’s society. A “dram shop” was an 18th Century British pub that sold gin by the dram (or spoonful). Today, Dram Shop Laws refer to guidelines for holding bars and other liquor-serving establishments responsible for serving people who drive drunk after leaving their place of…

It truly is an incredibly difficult concept to fathom. As hard as it is to contemplate getting a cancer diagnosis in the first place, learning you could have avoided some of the pain and suffering you are now facing if only your doctor made a timely diagnosis. There’s no question about it; timely and accurate diagnosis of any serious illness,…

We’ve all watched those TV court shows where the cases, while allegedly real, seem so preposterous that the only thing more unlikely is the outlandish things the plaintiffs and defendants say in open court. However, lawsuit as sport was taken to new heights in a recent episode of a court-based television show in Britain called “Judge Rinder.” It seems Gregor…

Following any type of motor vehicle accident, it’s natural to want justice and compensation for your injuries. Unfortunately, in many cases involving motorcycles and cars, the aftermath of a collision sounds more like “he said, she said” than anything else. You can change that by making sure you collect the evidence your personal injury lawyer will need to fight for…

If you or someone you love is facing a wrongful death charge or pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit, you need to know this is a civil matter opposed to a criminal matter. The end result will be a financial settlement, not a criminal conviction that would lead to jail time or a criminal record. It is possible to be liable…

Accidents happen all day long. No matter where you go and what you do, you are at risk for being caught on the wrong end of someone else’s negligence. For example, you were driving to work and someone else was texting and driving. Or, you stop by the market on the way home and you slip in aisle 5 because…

It seems as though each passing day brings news of another unfortunate, incredibly sad story about an athlete who is suffering in the aftermath of a severe concussion. All too often, the athlete loses his or her life after falling or getting hit hard on the head with a ball or other piece of equipment. If your children play sports,…