Mount Laurel NJ Personal Injury Law Blog

Spring has finally arrived, meaning more people walking and jogging, more kids playing outside. Getting outdoors can also mean more interactions with dogs.

April 8-14 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Any dog – even the normally friendly pet next door – can inflict a serious bite. Take a moment to view these tips for keeping you and your children safe.

On the heels of the massive air bag recall, auto manufacturers are now facing class action litigation.

According to the new lawsuits, car makers were aware of defects in Takata air bags, but proceeded anyway because Takata was cheaper that less volatile alternatives. If the allegations are true, the decision was both dastardly and short-sighted.  What did they know and when?

Nobody wants to end up in the hospital emergency room with chest pains.

Unfortunately, it's hard to say what's scarier: hearing the doctor say that you're having a heart attack or some other serious issue or being told that your chest pain is nothing to worry about. If you know that something's wrong, you can at least seek treatment. If you're told that everything's okay, you may be sent home wondering if the doctor missed something critical -- something that could lead to your death if it goes untreated.

The New Hampshire Legislature is considering a bill to recognize post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a covered condition under workers' compensation. The law would apply only to emergency services personnel, such as police, fire and paramedics.

New Jersey statute does not single out emergency workers or specifically recognize PTSD. But New Jersey courts have granted workers' compensation benefits for debilitating work-related stress. Any employee - not just police officers or rescue personnel -- can bring such a claim if they meet the strict criteria.