It’s never a bad idea to review your car insurance policy to make sure that you are properly covered should you find yourself in a car accident. Here are some types of coverage you should consider adding to your plan: Standard policy option. Don’t go with the basic policy option, because this will only give… Read more »
Every state has its own set of laws that govern how to file wrongful death lawsuits. In New Jersey, wrongful death is defined as being any death that was caused by some sort of wrongful act or neglect. The conditions of that death must be that had the victim lived, he or she would have… Read more »
If you are unable to return to work and need to receive social security disability benefits, you may be confused as to how much is involved in the process. Getting benefits can be a lengthy and sometimes confusing process. It’s important to get an experienced attorney involved to help walk you through the process. The… Read more »
A big part of being successful in a car accident lawsuit is your ability to prove negligence on the other part of the driver. To prove that the other driver was negligent, you’ll have to do your part to gather evidence in the aftermath of the accident. But what sort of evidence should you be… Read more »
Sometimes a worker who has an injury will have difficulty acquiring medical treatment or getting paid while unable to work, and your issue may be listed in front of a workers’ compensation judge. What does the workers’ compensation judge do? A workers’ compensation judge will address disputes related to issues of access to medical treatment… Read more »
There can be several steps in the Social Security disability process, depending on whether your application is initially accepted or denied. The first step is the initial application process, and you can apply in person by meeting with a counselor, online at the Social Security website, or by scheduling an appointment at 1-800-772-1213 to provide… Read more »
Have you wondered how the value of your workers’ compensation case is determined? In New Jersey, the value of your case is determined by way of permanency evaluations, and the process involved includes the input of doctors and the court. After your lawyer receives copies of all your medical records, he forwards them to a… Read more »
You have been hurt on the job, you are pursuing a workers’ compensation claim, and perhaps your employer is threatening to fire you. First, your employer cannot legally fire you for suffering an injury at work. There is a specific section in the Workers’ Compensation law that says your employer cannot terminate you. In practice,… Read more »
Perhaps you have applied for Social Security Disability benefits, and you may even have a hearing in front of a judge. There are several factors that will be considered to see if you qualify for benefits. First, the judge will look at whether or not you are doing work that can be considered substantial gainful… Read more »
