March 3, 2020

There are two primary factors to consider in determining whether you might be covered by workers’ compensation. First, you must be an employee of the company that you are seeking workers’ compensation benefits from. Second, your injury must have occurred in the course and scope of your employment. However, even if you meet both factors, you might still not be covered by workers’ compensation. For example, there are certain industries whose workers are excluded by state or federal law from workers’ compensation benefits, such as agricultural workers. In addition, if you intentionally or recklessly injure yourself on the job,…

February 24, 2020

It should be straightforward – you get hurt at work, and you receive workers’ compensation benefits. While simple in theory, it’s never that easy to get the financial benefits you deserve after a work-related injury. If you suffered a work-related injury or illness, then you’re likely wondering what your options are. Don’t rely on your employer to take care of the details for you. Instead, you need to take certain steps to ensure your right to compensation is preserved. Learn everything you need to know about how workers’ compensation works below. Steps to Take After a Work…

February 4, 2020

A tipped dresser from major furniture retailer, Ikea, caused the suffocation death of a two-year-old boy in 2017. The child’s name was Jozef Dudek. Ikea reached a settlement with Dudek’s parents for $46 million as a result of his wrongful death. The parents of Dudek believe that this accident could have been avoided if Ikea created more awareness surrounding the company’s product recalls.  Recall for Dangerous Dresser Issued The dresser that killed Jozef was recalled a year before the boy’s passing. While the Malm dresser had already been recalled, the Dudek family was not aware of the recall because…

December 30, 2019

Slip and Fall Accidents Overview As the weather gets colder and snow and ice begin to cover the roads and parking lots, you will notice more slippery of conditions. You probably take great care to remove slippery conditions from your own driveway and walkways to avoid a fall. But, what happens when you are visiting a local store and you suffer injuries from a slip and fall? Important Steps to Take Following a Slip and Fall You didn’t notice the black ice when you stepped out of your car and within seconds, you fell on your back. Now what? Who…

December 10, 2019

Steps to Take After a Fatal Car Crash in New Jersey Car accidents can be minor, causing minimal damage, or they can be traumatic and fatal. It can be very overwhelming trying to navigate the aftermath of a car accident after losing a loved one. It is crucial to take the following steps to ensure that your rights are protected and that the responsible party is held liable. Causes of Fatal Car Accidents Unfortunately, there are many things that can lead to a fatal car accident. A few of the most common include: Driving under the influence of an…