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September 7, 2022

Although it’s not a profession that involves significant manual labor, teaching still comes with its fair share of risks of workplace injuries. If you are a teacher, you need to know about the specific hazards you may face on the job and what rights you may have to obtain financial compensation and benefits to recover from your injuries.  Common Occupational Hazards for Teachers Some of the biggest occupational injury hazards that teachers can face include: Repetitive stress injuries, which can be caused by spending hours writing on chalkboards, typing on the computer, or grading…

August 17, 2022

When separated or divorced parents cannot agree on a custody arrangement and parenting time schedule, they can turn to the court to issue a custody order. When determining custody for a family, the court’s sole concern is to find a custody arrangement that is in the child’s best interest.  Courts Default to Shared Parental Responsibility Today, state laws and court rules recognize the importance of children having a meaningful relationship with both of their parents when such a relationship is healthy and beneficial to the child’s development. Thus, courts often prefer custody arrangements and parenting time schedules where parents have…

August 6, 2022

While any worker can be injured on the job, certain industries put their workers at higher risk of an accident. Workplace accidents tend to more frequently occur in industries that have a high degree of manual labor. Whether a worker needs a couple of days to heal to get back to work or needs weeks or months of medical treatment and rehabilitation, the Workers’ Compensation system in New Jersey is designed to provide workers with the benefits they need for their recovery.  The Most Dangerous Industries and Their Common Accidents Some of the…

July 26, 2022

On March 3, 2022, H.R. 3967, the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 passed the United States House of Representatives. On June 16, 2022 the United States Senate passed an amended version of the bill. The bill has been sent back to the House of Representatives due to a procedural delay, but is expected to be voted on again during the Summer of 2022. Once the revised bill passes it will be sent to President Joseph Biden to be signed into law. President Biden is expected to sign the bill once it does arrive at his desk, as on…

June 8, 2022

In recent years, New Jersey and other states have amended their criminal statutes to outlaw various behaviors that take place over the internet. Law enforcement and prosecutors in New Jersey treat cybercrimes as seriously as other types of criminal activity. As a result, conviction for a cybercrime can carry some significant consequences.  Examples of Cybercrimes under New Jersey Law Some of the more common examples of cybercrimes under New Jersey law include: Identity theft, which may involve pretending to be another person or to represent an organization for the purpose of defrauding others, or…

June 2, 2022

Many Americans are bitten by a dog every year, with many of those bites inflicting injuries severe enough to require medical care. If you have been bitten by someone else’s dog badly enough to need treatment, can you pursue a legal claim to recover compensation for your medical expenses and/or other losses?  What Are Your Rights for Filing A Lawsuit after a Dog Bite? If you are bitten by somebody else’s dog and have incurred financial or personal losses as a result – including medical expenses, lost wages or income, or pain and suffering – you may have the right…

May 23, 2022

After you have been involved in a car accident, it is important to seek medical attention if you were injured as a result of the accident. Even some significant long-term injuries do not immediately cause severe symptoms but still need to be promptly diagnosed to shorten recovery times, improve your prognosis, or avoid serious medical complications.  As a result, promptly seeing a doctor after a car accident where you were injured will protect your health, and is also important for protecting your legal rights and options to seek financial recovery by creating a history and a timeline of the…

May 1, 2022

When you enter a divorce proceeding, you might wonder how the court might handle the settlement or judgment that you or your spouse won in a personal injury case. While marital property is equitably divided between spouses in a divorce case, can a personal injury award become part of a couple’s marital estate?  What is Marital Property? In New Jersey, marital property is considered any real and personal property that was legally or beneficially acquired by either spouse during the marriage. This includes property that is titled solely in the name of only one of the spouses.

April 27, 2022

After being involved in a car accident or other kind of personal injury accident, an injured victim should contact a lawyer as soon as possible to begin investigating the accident and preparing a legal claim on behalf of the victim. Waiting too long to retain legal representation may make it harder to win a claim or recover full compensation for injuries and losses. What Can a Lawyer Do for You in a Car Accident Claim? When you have a car accident claim, promptly hiring a lawyer to pursue your claim on your behalf can lead to a much-improved outcome…

April 20, 2022

State and Federal agencies have expressed concern over a link between graduates of Colonia High School in Woodbridge, New Jersey, and a specific rare brain tumor cluster. How the Link Was Discovered The possible link was first discovered by Al Lupiano, a graduate of Colonia High School, after he and his wife, Michelle, were both diagnosed with a rare brain tumor called an acoustic neuroma. They were told that the odds of them both having this diagnosis were one in a billion. On the same day, his wife was diagnosed with acoustic neuroma, Mr. Lupiano’s younger sister was also diagnosed…