Under both New Jersey and Pennsylvania law, medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional or institution commits medical negligence by breaching the standard of care, which, in turn, causes a direct Read More
What to do if you Receive a Traffic Ticket First, you must decide if you are going to plead guilty or not guilty.For some people, pleading guilty and paying the fines Read More
Nursing Home Neglect As people age, their personal needs become more important and unfortunately, more complicated. Often times, elderly people are sent to nursing homes or other similar assisted living facilities Read More
Am I entitled to compensation if I slip and fall? It depends. The law separates different establishments and sets forth different standards of care by the owners and operators of these Read More
Although disability is not a topic people like to think about, it is an issue that we all need to consider and plan for. In fact, studies have shown that a Read More
How long do I have to report a work related accident? Pursuant to the New Jersey Workers Compensation Act, if an employee has been injured in a work related accident, they Read More
Can an injured worker apply for unemployment benefits? If the injured worker is certified that they are able, willing and ready to work or have been terminated from their previous employment, Read More
As much as I enjoy my work as a personal injury attorney, advocating on behalf of people who have suffered serious injuries, I am also saddened every time I get a Read More
Can my employer fire me because of a Workers Compensation Claim or Injury? The laws in New Jersey protect the employee from being fired in retaliation for filing a Workers Compensation Read More
MAY 2013THE BARRISTER YOUNG LAWYER CORNERBloomingBy Michael J. [email protected] has finally sprung! We patiently waited through a chillyand unseasonable March and early April, to be greeted by some lovely weather. Every Read More
Why Hire a Lawyer After a New Jersey Car Accident? When you purchased your auto insurance, you probably did so believing the insurance company’s promises that their agents would “take care Read More
Are all workers covered by Workers Compensation? It depends. Most often, an injured worker will be covered by Workers Compensation. However, if the worker is an independent contractor, they may not Read More
What injuries are covered by Workers Compensation? Any worker who is injured during the course and scope of his employment may be entitled to the benefits outlined in this question and Read More
By Michael J. Dennin, [email protected] Now that we are thawed out, the Young Lawyer Committee is busyworking and planning. The springtime is so refreshing you want to be out and about. Read More
What medical benefits as an injured worker am I entitled to? The injured worker is entitled to all reasonable necessary and related medical expenses authorized and paid for by the Workers Read More
What is Workers Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a term that encompasses what law governs a case in which a person gets hurt at work. In New Jersey, all employers are required Read More
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