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August 6, 2022

While any worker can be injured on the job, certain industries put their workers at higher risk of an accident. Workplace accidents tend to more frequently occur in industries that have a high degree of manual labor. Whether a worker needs a couple of days to heal to get back to work or needs weeks or months of medical treatment and rehabilitation, the Workers’ Compensation system in New Jersey is designed to provide workers with the benefits they need for their recovery.  The Most Dangerous Industries and Their Common Accidents Some of the…

July 26, 2022

On March 3, 2022, H.R. 3967, the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 passed the United States House of Representatives. On June 16, 2022 the United States Senate passed an amended version of the bill. The bill has been sent back to the House of Representatives due to a procedural delay, but is expected to be voted on again during the Summer of 2022. Once the revised bill passes it will be sent to President Joseph Biden to be signed into law. President Biden is expected to sign the bill once it does arrive at his desk, as on…

June 8, 2022

In recent years, New Jersey and other states have amended their criminal statutes to outlaw various behaviors that take place over the internet. Law enforcement and prosecutors in New Jersey treat cybercrimes as seriously as other types of criminal activity. As a result, conviction for a cybercrime can carry some significant consequences.  Examples of Cybercrimes under New Jersey Law Some of the more common examples of cybercrimes under New Jersey law include: Identity theft, which may involve pretending to be another person or to represent an organization for the purpose of defrauding others, or…

June 2, 2022

Many Americans are bitten by a dog every year, with many of those bites inflicting injuries severe enough to require medical care. If you have been bitten by someone else’s dog badly enough to need treatment, can you pursue a legal claim to recover compensation for your medical expenses and/or other losses?  What Are Your Rights for Filing A Lawsuit after a Dog Bite? If you are bitten by somebody else’s dog and have incurred financial or personal losses as a result – including medical expenses, lost wages or income, or pain and suffering – you may have the right…

May 23, 2022

After you have been involved in a car accident, it is important to seek medical attention if you were injured as a result of the accident. Even some significant long-term injuries do not immediately cause severe symptoms but still need to be promptly diagnosed to shorten recovery times, improve your prognosis, or avoid serious medical complications.  As a result, promptly seeing a doctor after a car accident where you were injured will protect your health, and is also important for protecting your legal rights and options to seek financial recovery by creating a history and a timeline of the…

May 1, 2022

When you enter a divorce proceeding, you might wonder how the court might handle the settlement or judgment that you or your spouse won in a personal injury case. While marital property is equitably divided between spouses in a divorce case, can a personal injury award become part of a couple’s marital estate?  What is Marital Property? In New Jersey, marital property is considered any real and personal property that was legally or beneficially acquired by either spouse during the marriage. This includes property that is titled solely in the name of only one of the spouses.

April 27, 2022

After being involved in a car accident or other kind of personal injury accident, an injured victim should contact a lawyer as soon as possible to begin investigating the accident and preparing a legal claim on behalf of the victim. Waiting too long to retain legal representation may make it harder to win a claim or recover full compensation for injuries and losses. What Can a Lawyer Do for You in a Car Accident Claim? When you have a car accident claim, promptly hiring a lawyer to pursue your claim on your behalf can lead to a much-improved outcome…

April 20, 2022

State and Federal agencies have expressed concern over a link between graduates of Colonia High School in Woodbridge, New Jersey, and a specific rare brain tumor cluster. How the Link Was Discovered The possible link was first discovered by Al Lupiano, a graduate of Colonia High School, after he and his wife, Michelle, were both diagnosed with a rare brain tumor called an acoustic neuroma. They were told that the odds of them both having this diagnosis were one in a billion. On the same day, his wife was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma, Mr. Lupiano’s younger sister was also diagnosed…

April 5, 2022

Divorce is a difficult process for anyone, even if you know that your marriage needs to end and that you and your spouse need to go your separate ways. In addition to the emotional fallout from the decision to get divorced, you will also need to handle a wide variety of financial and practical matters. Below are some steps to take to help you prepare to go through the divorce process.  Assemble a Support Team Divorce can be incredibly isolating, so it is important to identify individuals beyond immediate family like your children or parents who can act as…

March 23, 2022

Distracted driving is considered a form of unsafe driving, while certain distracted driving behaviors, such as using a cell phone, are illegal in most states and can result in law enforcement issuing citations for fines. Distracted driving causes many accidents in New Jersey. However, if you have been injured in an accident that you believe was caused by a distracted driver, how do you prove that the other driver was distracted? What is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving refers to any situation where a driver is not fully focused on the task of driving. Distractions behind the wheel…