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November 22, 2017

Driving during the holidays can be dangerous, particularly over the extended Thanksgiving week. That’s because traffic can be bumper-to-bumper as many people travel to Thanksgiving family gatherings. If you aren’t careful, you could potentially be involved in a car accident that leaves you and your loved ones seriously hurt. What can you do to stay safe while driving this Thanksgiving holiday? Consider the following travel tips before you hit the roads: Pack an emergency kit. When traveling during Thanksgiving, it is important to have a first aid kit available so that you can…

November 15, 2017

It is never a pleasant experience to be involved in a car accident. In the moments immediately following a vehicle collision, your body might be hurting, your nerves could be rattled, and you might already be stressed about how much this is going to cost you. The reality is that a car accident can put a significant drain on your financial resources as you struggle to work towards vehicle repair or replacement, and lost wages if you are forced to take time off from work while you recover physically. Beyond that, auto insurance companies tend to have…

November 8, 2017

It is no easy task to successfully apply for Social Security disability in New Jersey. In fact, according to the Social Security Disability SSI Resource Center at www.ssdrc.com, a “claim for disability in New Jersey will typically have approximately a 30 percent chance of being approved. That translates to about a 70 percent chance for the rate of denial of disability claims, and an even higher number is the rate of denial for the first appeal. So why are so many New Jersey disability claims denied? First and…

November 1, 2017

After being involved in a motorcycle accident it is understandable that the idea of who pays for your hospital bills might be the last thing on your mind. However, it is still a very important question, one that must be dealt with quickly and intelligently to get the compensation that you are entitled to. Having a qualified attorney can be the difference between feeling at ease and managing your situation well or being stuck with expensive bills and stressful tasks that could have been avoided.   The regrettable truth is that even if you were…

October 25, 2017

Injuries that occur during a child’s sports game or other activity can be difficult for parents to witness. In many cases, kids may be left unable to play their sport after an injury – or they may miss significant time from school, work or vacations. Fortunately, there are some tips to try and avoid such injuries. What are some common types of sports injuries? ConcussionProbably one of the most commonly discussed injuries in the sports world are concussions, which have the potential to be extremely dangerous. While some might think that football is the only…

October 20, 2017

There is an increasingly common type of car accident today known as a frontover accident. This is linked to the more rushed lifestyles we live today. Though a frontover accident normally occurs at slower speeds, they can still be extremely dangerous, especially for younger children. But what exactly is a frontover accident, and how do you prevent it? They Happen at Slow Speeds Frontover accidents are normally accidents that involve the driver traveling at under 30 mph, but they still lead to countless deaths every year. Essentially, the accident occurs when the driver is pulling…

October 11, 2017

Plastic surgery is not a decision that people take lightly. Be it for cosmetic or medical reasons, plastic surgery is a delicate procedure that is used to either restore or create a new appearance. Because of this risk, patients take great care to select a plastic surgeon with the utmost experience. However, when these surgeries go wrong, the results can not only be devastating – but permanent. Plastic Surgery Lawsuits Statistics show that over two million plastic surgeries are performed in the United States every year. These procedures are not at all uncommon.

October 3, 2017

Giving birth is a common but not universal experience. While millions of women all around the world give birth every year, different health considerations often call for different types of child delivery. Among the most common methods is forceps delivery. This method has a wide array of complications that could occur. Forceps Delivery Forceps delivery is often used for a variety of reasons. If the mother has heart disease, high blood pressure, or any ailment that could make pushing dangerous, forceps birth is taken into consideration as an alternative to traditional birth. Forceps…

January 26, 2017

New Jersey is known for having some of the deadliest roads in the entire country. That’s because the state has a large population, a lot of cars, and traffic congestion that can cause nightmares for many motorists.Ultimately, it doesn’t really matter if a fatal car crash was caused by bumper-to-bumper traffic during rush hour, a negligent motorist cutting off a vehicle on the highway, a drunk driver swerving across the road, a defective auto part, a distracted driver who is texting while operating their car, or a pedestrian trying to cross the road at a dangerous intersection. Nobody ever wants…

January 19, 2017

Hourly workers in New Jersey are protected by both NJ employment laws and federal employment laws. One of the main legal protections for workers is that they are supposed to be paid for their labor. This means that working off the clock is usually illegal. If you perform work for your employer, you must be paid for that work. Moreover, you must be paid a fair wage for the work you perform. Some examples of off-the-clock work performed by employees in New Jersey and elsewhere are prep work before a shift starts, work done cleaning up or finishing tasks…