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Millions of older americans injured in preventable slip & fall accidents annually

August 26, 2015

Falling is a common accident sustained by older adults every year. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions (one out of every three people age 65 and older) suffer injuries from a fall each year. Some injuries are mild – bruises. Others are far more severe, causing traumatic brain injuries and hip fractures. What’s worse, the CDC reports that the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries are falls among the over 65 crowd. In fact, in 2013 alone, 2.5 million older people were treated in emergency rooms throughout the United States for…

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Common catastrophic workplace injuries

August 10, 2015

In the world of workplace safety, there are injuries and then there are Injuries. While every employee has the right to feel safe in their place of business and should be mindful of any risk to their health, catastrophic injuries can be a game-changer not only in terms of one’s ability to earn a living but also as far as how they live their life. If you’re lucky enough to survive these injuries with your brain and your major organs intact, you may require lifelong care or accommodations to ensure you can have some quality of life. Some of the…

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New jersey auto insurance rates on the rise

August 3, 2015

New Jersey has the highest auto insurance rates in the nation, according to a report by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The NAIC is a regulatory support organization that was created by chief insurance regulators from all 50 US states. The organization collects data on insurance rates, including auto insurance rates, throughout the nation and releases the statistics in the hopes of providing lawmakers and regulators with the information they need to create sound policies. The most recent annual report released by the NAIC covers motor vehicle insurance policies from 2012, which is the latest year…

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New jersey legislators figuring out how to regulate uber

July 28, 2015

The rapid development and expansion of Uber, the mobile app that facilitates transportation, has had a profound effect on the law as attorneys and lawmakers scramble to figure out the legal implications of the new business. New Jersey legislators are currently embroiled in a debate about how to best regulate Uber and other similar commercial enterprises. Without any overarching state laws that directly address the Uber phenomenon, local municipalities have been left to their own devices as they attempt to fill the void in the law. For example, when a resident in Sayreville, New Jersey recently filed a…

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Stay safe and be careful during motorcycle season

July 20, 2015

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there were 4,381 fatal motorcycle accidents across the United States in 2013. In New Jersey motorcycle accidents account for an average of 2,000 injuries and 70 fatalities each year. As they prepare to get out on the highway to ride their bikes this season, it’s critical for riders observe caution, ensure their bikes are properly maintained and that they protect themselves as much as possible in case of an accident. These are some of the themes that are highlighted during the month of May, also known as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness…

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Think you don’t need a lawyer for your workers’ compensation claim?

July 6, 2015

During those unfortunate times in which you’re forced to file for Workers’ Compensation, you might be thinking to yourself, “This is between me and my boss. Why do I need to involve a lawyer? Won’t that just make things worse? The fact is that filing a Workers’ Compensation claim can be a confusing and complicated process that takes all of your time and leaves you going in circles. There are a number of claim-related issues for which you will need effective legal representation, including but not limited to: Maximum Payouts You will rarely be entitled to a…

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Sometimes “accidents yield third party lawsuits

June 30, 2015

In the category of “accidents happen, here are two tremendously upsetting stories that left victims’ loved ones in mourning. The commonalities between these accidents that occurred a week apart is that they were both in Brooklyn and both the result of mishaps on construction sites. First, a Flatbush man, 44, fell at least 30 feet on a Brooklyn construction site where he was working on March 26. He died after suffering serious head injuries. Apparently, according to police reports, he was standing on a ladder and slipped and fell. A week later, another construction worker, 54, fell six…

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Why you should care about increased workers’ compensation costs

June 8, 2015

As the fight for higher minimum wage rages across the country, many are saying that the “fight for $15 may lead to a hike in Workers’ Compensation costs for businesses. Companies with a large concentration of hourly employees would face increased costs from providers due to the increased insurance premiums related to such a dramatic rise in hourly wages. Workers’ Comp policy premiums are directly tied to the amount of payroll that a business pays. Why should you care? If you are an employee who goes to work to do an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay…

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Proper building maintenance doesn’t stop at the door

June 1, 2015

Many people who have slipped and fallen on hard pavement experience serious injuries to their back, head and shoulders. More often than not, these falls could have been prevented had a certain building owner or superintendent been more careful to keep up safety standards. Unfortunately, these slip and fall accidents can cost victims a lot of money in medical bills, lost wages lost and significant pain and suffering. The good news is that New Jersey law protects people from having to foot the bill for their own medical expenses stemming from preventable accidents. The laws in place also cover…

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Sneakers and work boots won’t always keep you from falling

May 26, 2015

A common misconception held by many people, especially those who do physical labor, is that wearing proper footwear will prevent slip and falls. This is an understandable myth. Considering the workplace regulations that require workers to have OSHA-approved shoes, it’s understandable why workers people think that grippy shoes will immediately equate to never slipping or tripping while on the job. People who fell, tripped or slipped during work often are called klutzes because of it. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Slipping and falling can happen for a variety of reasons – even if the person who…

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