The country is struggling through an epidemic of opioid addiction, and that crisis is manifested throughout our society in many ways, including drug-related crimes. In an attempt to counter this scourge, the state of New Jersey has offered an alternative…
With the election of a new governor in the state of New Jersey comes the promise of big changes in many different policy areas. Phil Murphy ran on a platform that included fully funding schools and pensions, raising the minimum…
Accidents and injuries can happen any time and, in any place, and that includes on the job. Where homeowners’ insurance policies, auto insurance and liability insurance provide compensation and coverage for those who are injured in their homes, on the road…
While it seems as if winter is holding on for dear life in our region, there’s no doubt that we’re seeing glimmers of spring. The sun is warmer, the birds are singing, the daffodils are blooming, and the roadways are…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income Benefits (SSI) are both federal programs created to provide for the needs of people with disabilities. They’re administered by the Social Security Administration. Each has its own specific purpose: Social Security…
Have you ever sat at a bar and watched another patron throw back drink after drink and get more and more clearly intoxicated? Have you ever thought to yourself, “I sure hope that guy isn’t driving”? When you think that…
When people think of the type of work disability that may affect first responders, they tend to envision the most obvious physical injuries: gunshots for police officers; burns or smoke inhalation for firefighters; muscle strains and dangerous exposures for EMTs…
Have you ever been mid-journey on a plane flight and gotten up to go to the bathroom, only to have the flight attendant ask you to return to your seat and buckle up due to turbulence? It may have been…
At some point in the process of filing a workers’ compensation claim, you are likely to come across a form indicating that you give the workers’ compensation insurance company the right to request information from your medical history. This may…
When a person is injured on the job, they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits may include the costs of medical treatment and compensation for lost wages during rehabilitation and prescription medications. With many of the injuries sustained…