When workers in New Jersey get hurt, they can generally make a worker's compensation claim. Most employers are required to provide this kind of coverage. But there are cases when it's also possible to pursue a claim against a negligent third party when an accident...
Month: February 2021
What is a third-party worker injury claim?
Workers injured on the job may appreciate New Jersey's status as a "no-fault" workers' compensation. Negligence need not factor into any requirements for a claim. What if negligence, specifically third-party negligence, played a role in the injury? The injured worker...
Nursing home negligence
Pressure sores, or bedsores, are one sign of nursing home neglect, abuse, or malpractice in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Read to learn more about bedsores and nursing home neglect. How do bedsores happen? Bedsores occur when there is unrelenting pressure applied to the...
Intentional infliction of emotional distress
New Jersey residents injured in an accident that is the fault of someone else or a company may get compensated for emotional distress. Generally, there are two ways that the court may view these situations. Pain and suffering Typically, you can receive monetary...