The winter season in New Jersey means sidewalks, walkways, driveways, and parking lots covered in ice and snow after winter storms. Snow and ice pose serious risks of slip and fall accidents for pedestrians. If you are hurt after slipping on snow or ice, what are your rights for filing a personal injury claim? Why the Location of Your Fall…

If you and your family have a loved one who resides in a nursing home, you should familiarize yourself with the common types of nursing home neglect and what the signs of neglect look like. This can help you and your family keep your loved one safe and react if your loved one ever becomes the victim of neglect.  What…

Halloween is an enjoyable holiday for children and families, with kids getting to dress up in costumes and get candy out trick-or-treating. Older teens and adults may also get to go to costume parties. While many people go out and enjoy their Halloween evenings, the holiday also poses risks for trick-or-treaters and other pedestrians.  Why is Halloween So Dangerous for…

When separated or divorced parents are putting together their parenting plan, they may negotiate custody or parenting time for holidays such as Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. However, Halloween is another holiday that is important to many children that may get overlooked by co-parents. If the October holiday is not addressed in your and your ex’s parenting plan, there are tips…

Returning to work after an injury is always difficult, especially if you’ve been away from your job for an extended period of time. Your treating doctors may tell you that you’re okay to return to work even if you don’t personally feel like you can do your job. However, when you are medically cleared to return to work, you must…

What to Do After You’re Injured at Work Notify Your Employer This is the first step in filing a workers’ compensation claim. A verbal notification is enough, but it is recommended that you submit a written notification, as well. Remember that you are required to report the incident to your employer within 90 days of the accident or you lose…

You will likely have a lot of questions while navigating your divorce. In addition to who gets child custody or how assets are divided, many couples also wonder who gets to stay in the house during the divorce. The answer is: it depends. Who Gets the House In a Divorce? Whether or not the house is considered joint property determines…

You never walk into work expecting to get hurt. For those of you who have recently been injured while on the clock, you’re most likely facing lost wages and expensive medical bills. Unfortunately, life doesn’t stop after you’ve been injured, and it can be extremely overwhelming to deal with the onslaught of costs associated with being out of work. In…

If this is your first run-in with the law, you’re going to have questions about what you should do and what to expect. One of your first questions will probably be whether or not you need a lawyer. In today’s blog, we take a look at the top four reasons why you should hire a criminal defense attorney as soon…