Lack of workers’ compensation benefits for Uber drivers in New Jersey
As an Uber driver in New Jersey, you may have a significant amount of flexibility in terms of the number of hours you work, and the ability to earn extra income, but if you are involved in an accident, you may not be covered under the workers’ compensation laws of New Jersey. Uber requires its […]
The steps you should take if you were injured in a slip and fall accident
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident, you should seek medical attention right away. If the accident occurred in a store or other commercial location, you should notify the managers or owners of the business at the location where you fell. You may be required to complete an incident report detailing the […]
Motorist who struck high school athlete received sentence of three years in prison
A motorist who hit a high school athlete and then left him lying seriously injured along a road in Pennsville Township will receive a sentence of three years in prison. Salem County Prosecutor John T. Lenahan stated that Zachary McDonough of Pennsville entered a guilty plea to knowingly leaving the scene of an accident that […]
Slip-and-fall lawsuit filed against Six Flags Great Adventure
A couple has filed a negligence lawsuit against Six Flags Great Adventure because of a slip-and-fall accident that occurred in 2013. Catherine and Robert Benz went to Six Flags Great Adventure theme park in Jackson, New Jersey, on August 21, 2013. As Catherine was exiting the restroom, she said that park workers had cleaning carts […]
Important elements of sidewalk liability
Slip and fall accidents often occur on sidewalks that are covered with snow and/or ice, and frequently result in severe injuries that can cause the victim to incur medical expenses. There are situations in which a property owner may be held accountable for a slip and fall accident that took place on the owner’s property. […]
The benefits and disadvantages of structured settlements
There are times when a plaintiff enters into a settlement agreement for a considerable amount of money, and the defendant, the plaintiff’s attorney or financial planner may suggest that the settlement be paid in installments over a period of time in lieu of in one lump sum. This is called a structured settlement. The settlement […]
Common injuries that occur in warehouses
According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), more than 145,000 laborers throughout the U.S. work in warehouses. Unfortunately, 25 percent of these laborers will sustain injuries in any given year, as indicated by data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Because the majority of warehouses contain safety hazards, workers are often […]
Lawsuit options in New Jersey auto insurance
In New Jersey, there are auto insurance policies that provide you with the choice to limit or expand your options in the event that you are severely injured in a motor vehicle accident or because of a negligent motorist. There is the “Lawsuit Option,” which is also referred to as the Lawsuit Threshold, Verbal Threshold […]
Jogger charged with reckless running
A woman was jogging on the street in her New Jersey neighborhood when a driver backed out of a driveway and struck her. Elizabeth Jaeger said she was jogging near the curb, and running against traffic, and that there are frequently other people jogging in the street in her area. She fell to the ground, […]
Benefits in a workers’ compensation case
If you suffer an injury at work, you are entitled to several benefits under the workers’ compensation system. Among the types of benefits available to the victim is medical care to alleviate any pain from the injury, as well as to provide a cure for the injury or resulting illness. You may also receive compensation […]