Essential Workers and Workers’ Compensation for Contracting COVID-19

February 27, 2021

Essential Workers and Workers’ Compensation for Contracting COVID-19

Typically, to receive workers’ compensation in New Jersey, an employee must prove they suffered a job-related illness or injury. A recent law creates a presumption during the ongoing public health crisis that essential employees’ illnesses are related to their work. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Senate Bill (SB) 2380 into law. SB 2380 creates a

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New Jersey and New York Workplaces and COVID-19  

January 10, 2021

Impact of COVID-19 on NJ Workplaces – Employment Attorneys Needed

We are not where we envisioned ourselves months ago.  COVID-19 continues to affect our lives and workplaces. The “new normal” is still foreign to us all, while hopes for widespread vaccination have begun to provide some respite from the lockdowns, quarantines, and closed businesses. What has changed legislatively? The U.S. House of Representatives passed the

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Medical Malpractice Outcomes in New Jersey

December 20, 2020

Compensatory and Punitive Damages in NJ Medical Malpractice Claims

New Jersey is One of the Best States For Patient Medical Malpractice Outcomes  A New Jersey medical malpractice attorney can provide guidance, support, and legal counsel as you seek to hold a health care professional responsible for negligence or medical errors. A study in the Journal of Patient Safety estimates that hospital errors are now the third leading cause

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Car Accidents More Prevalent Due To Daylight Savings Time

October 29, 2020

Car Accidents More Prevalent Due To Daylight Savings Time

17 percent increase in traffic incident-related deaths the Monday after the daylight-saving time (DST) Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting the clocks forward one hour from standard time during the summer months and back again in the fall to make better use of natural daylight.  But have you ever thought about the

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NEW JERSEY ROAD RAGE LAWS

September 10, 2020

Aggressive Driving and Road Rage Laws in New Jersey

New Jersey is known for its bumper-to-bumper traffic, complicated roads, and intense, often combative drivers. Trenton and Somerset NJ Attorneys Discuss.  Sometimes, congested highways and people in a hurry provide the perfect storm for road rage to rear its ugly head.  Road rage is not just offensive, it can be hazardous, and it is a

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