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Although it isn’t necessary to have a social security lawyer to file and pursue a claim for social security disability benefits, it is a wise idea. According to Social Security Administration’s statistics, claimants who use social security attorneys are more successful in winning their claims than those who don’t. In fact, the United States Supreme Court determined that the assistance

Here’s a story for you: Andrew purchases a new hair dryer. When he uses the product, it becomes so hot that it catches fire. Andrew suffers serious burns and loses a few of his belongings in the fire. Can he recover damages? The answer is likely yes, thanks to the New Jersey Product Liability Act. Below, learn more about the

Workers’ compensation is a critical resource for anyone injured on the job. It provides an injured worker with an avenue to cover their medical bills. However, the process of filing a claim can be a little tricky. Understanding how to file a workers’ comp claim requires knowing the steps and what can impact the process along the way. Steps To

Despite our efforts to stay safe, accidents happen every day. A commercial truck may collide with your car on your way home from work. You might trip down a broken stairway at a hotel. A neighborhood dog on the loose could severely hurt your child. In many cases, injury victims heal relatively quickly, and insurance covers the costs of the

Here’s a common scenario on our New Jersey roads: it’s rush hour, and everyone’s trying to head home as quickly as possible. Suddenly, a car or truck slams into the back of another vehicle. The driver suffers back injuries so serious that they can no longer work. If you can empathize with the victim in this story, you’re probably here

Immunization means to make someone immune to something. Vaccination, by contrast, according to Dorland’s Medical Dictionary, just means to inject “a suspension of attenuated or killed microorganisms…administered for prevention…or treatment of infectious disease.” Most people do not realize that when you receive a shot or a vaccine it does not mean you are immunized. Many people believe that once you are vaccinated you are completely

It is nice to think that everyone you work with is ethical and law-abiding, always acting in the best interests of their fellow employees and customers. However, this is not always the case. Occasionally, an employee witnesses processes or actions within their company that are illegal, unethical, and corrupt. Reporting wrongdoing may seem like the best thing to do in

The worker’s compensation program was established by Congress as the legal guideline and benefit application for injured workers across the nation, but the federal government stopped short of making it a federal oversight operation. Each state was delegated the responsibility to design the workers comp program according to the needs of the state, which has contributed significantly to the confusion

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries occur each year, so if you’ve been injured on the job, you’re not alone. The first question someone who’s injured asks is usually whether they should get an attorney. The short answer is that it depends, though it never hurts to call one and explore your options. This

Have you suffered a head injury or slipped and fallen at work? If so, you’re not alone. In 2022, more than 2.8 million people had to take time away from their jobs due to a work-related injury or illness. Many of those would have been in dire financial straits if not for workers’ compensation. Workers’ comp serves as a lifeline