When you think of workers’ compensation, you probably think of the types of injuries or illnesses that require hospitalization or time off of work to rehabilitate from a broken bone or a hurt back. But workers’ compensation covers medical expenses…
If there’s one thing that’s true of people who’ve been injured on the job, it’s that they want to get back to work as quickly as possible. Though workers’ compensation benefits are there to help you through your recovery, the…
Is your ex simply having a difficult time letting go of the relationship or do you have a case of stalking on your hands? The word stalking gets thrown around a lot, especially when significant others have a difficult time…
Finding the right lawyer for your case is more than finding someone who has been successful in cases. Instead, it comes down to who checks the most off your personal list. In some cases, who you have a better “vibe”…
Court appearances are daunting whether they are for a criminal charge or a simple traffic violation. Even when you are not facing heavy charges, the uncertainty and judgment of a courtroom, whether it is a trial or a simple appearance,…
After an injury, most workers want to see their own doctor. However, this might pose a risk later when trying to receive Worker’s Compensation benefits. However, workers are not required to go to one specific doctor, even if one is…
The last week of August, lawsuits against Consolidated Rail Corp. were tossed out by the Third Circuit. The lawsuits were in lieu of a 2012 train derailment and chemical spill that happened in Paulsboro, New Jersey. According to the panel,…
Under the law, it is understood legal authorities need a warrant for search, seizure and arrests, but the law is more nuanced than the average citizen may realize. In some cases, a warrant is not required but it must be…
In Grawehr v. Twnshp. of E. Hanover, N.J. Super. App. Div., a respondent filed for benefits after slipping and falling due to ice in one of the parking lots at the appellant’s headquarters. This slip and fall accident resulted in…
Those who have been charged with a non-violent crime may be eligible to serve their sentence at home, typically when prisons are overcrowded or as a way to mitigate the expenses of the prison system. Those who have committed violent…