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Construction worker trapped after trench collapse
Workers’ compensation, also known as, workers’ comp, protect construction workers who are injured while on their worksite. Workers’ comp laws serve an important function to help injured construction workers get back to a sense of normalcy, which is important because...
7 tips for safe summer motorcycling
Now that summer is in full swing, more and more motorcycle riders are venturing out for rides throughout New Jersey. New and experienced riders always are more at risk than motorists for being involved in a serious accident. In fact, motorcyclists are 28 times more...
What should you expect if you are charged with DUI?
Drunk driving arrests are one of the most common arrests in New Jersey. Thousands of these arrests occur every year. Most people will never have an encounter with law enforcement officials in which they are suspected of committing a crime. So, what should our readers...
How can nursing assistants stay safe on the job?
Nursing assistants are valuable members of a medical staff. These hard-working individuals do a variety of tasks in medical and nursing facilities. Their jobs help residents of nursing homes, care facilities, hospitals, and clinics. Because of the many different jobs...
Reasons a Workers’ Compensation Claim May be Denied
Workers’ compensation is an important form of financial support for New Jersey residents who get hurt on the job. The process for securing workers’ compensation benefits is specific and for many getting help from a legal professional is a good way to prepare a strong...
Can breath test results be wrong?
As most New Jersey residents know, Breathalyzer test results are considered very reliable within the criminal justice system and few dare to challenge them. What they don’t realize that New Jersey is one of the states where thousands of test results have been thrown...
How to deal with a work-related repetitive strain injury
Climbing high ladders and lifting heavy loads for a living can lead to painful workplace injuries. But sometimes the conditions and repetitive motions involved with a desk job can be the reason a lingering pain kept you awake all night. If you believe you might be...
Workers’ Compensation allows medical marijuana
Medical treatments for work-related injuries evolve over time. Consistent with the national trend toward validating medical marijuana, a New Jersey appellate court ruled that an employer must reimburse an injured construction worker for the costs of medical marijuana...
What do you need to know about field sobriety tests?
Any interaction with law enforcement officials in New Jersey can be a nerve-racking experience for civilians. For most of us, the most common form of interaction with law enforcement officials is usually a traffic stop for some type of traffic violation, such as...
Mental burnout may entitle some firefighters to benefits
Firefighters have a noble occupation. Whether it's saving people from burning buildings, damaged cars or overdoses, many put their time and lives on the line to assist their communities. However, these daily acts of bravery can take a toll on their mental health....
