Jersey City Injury Law Blog

When you are hurt at work and file a workers’ compensation claim, you may expect that review of your claim should go smoothly. Unfortunately, many individuals have to deal with a denial of their claim and appeal a workers’ compensation determination. There are many...

If you have a family member who lives in a nursing home, there are people in your corner who can help ensure that the staff provides a safe and healthy environment. These are the advocates and field investigators from the New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman program....

You may face big changes after a crash. While you can anticipate some of them, others may take you by surprise. For example, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can alter your memory. It may even change your personality.  But how stark are the changes? Why do they happen?...

New Jersey drivers like you put effort and care into driving as safely as possible. Unfortunately, the reckless behavior of just one driver can put everyone on the road at risk. This is particularly true with drowsy drivers.  A drowsy driver poses a great risk to your...

Having access to public transportation can be a real live saver if you do not own your own vehicle or you need to travel within a bust city. While riding the bus is generally a safe mode of transportation, there are some potential hazards that could lead to a serious...

The workers’ compensation process can be tough, but so can you. After you sustained an injury on the job, you might feel burdened with organizing and submitting the necessary claim documents while simultaneously tending to health needs.  Will your employer follow the...

Researchers and medical professionals have long documented the harmful effects of asbestos exposure. If you make your living working in certain New Jersey work environments, you may face a higher risk of exposure to the known carcinogen. Asbestos causes mesothelioma,...

You want the nursing home that houses your elder loved one to provide a safe and secure environment. This means that the facility should keep close tabs on the movements of its residents. If your relative feels the need to wander and the nursing home does not have...

New Jersey drivers like you who get into crashes may suffer from consequences. Head, neck and back injuries are among the most common injuries that victims of crashes suffer from. All have short and long term impacts. In particular, back injuries can end up altering...

Oftentimes the actions that lead to a car accident in New Jersey may seem so deliberate that you cannot help but wonder what could have possibly caused the driver that hit you to engage in them. When no apparent reason is easily identifiable, it may be only natural...