New Jersey Legal Blog
What do you know about delayed symptoms after a car accident?
You still feel fine a few days after your recent car accident. That means that you do not have to worry about getting medical attention or making a health or auto insurance claim, right? Metro Healthcare Partners explains delayed injury symptoms that you may suffer...
Brush up on bicycle safety
As spring approaches, you might feel inspired to bring your bike out of the garage. Sharing the road with motor vehicles comes with certain rights as well as responsibilities. Before you begin commuting or exercising on two wheels, review New Jersey's bike laws and...
What factors can increase your risk for eye injury?
As a construction worker, you likely understand the need to wear protective gear to shield your eyes and face from hazards like sparks, flames and flying debris. Still, sometimes even your safety gear might not be enough to protect your eyes from serious injury. Eye...
Are there different types of head injuries?
There is a very good reason why property owners must keep their premises free of falling risks, including clutter, snow, and ice. While some slips-and-falls only cause minor injuries, others can have major consequences. This is especially true when head injuries...
What are some tips to share the road with motorcyclists?
Sharing the road with motorcycles can be difficult, not least of which because they can often be very difficult for drivers to see. However, being aware of motorcycles can save lives. Understanding how to share the road with motorcyclists is paramount. According to...
How can a brain injury damage short term memory retention?
When New Jersey residents like you suffer in an accident, brain damage may be one of the biggest hurdles you face. Healing from a brain injury often takes more time than people can give. On top of that, brain injuries can cause other complications. For example, most...
3 reasons to not represent yourself in your divorce
In New Jersey courts, you have the option to hire an attorney for legal representation or you can present your case yourself. During your divorce, you might feel tempted to represent yourself. You might want to save money by not paying for a lawyer or think you are a...
Can you sue your employer instead of recovering workers’ comp?
Construction accidents can result in severe and even disabling injuries, a fact you may understand all too well if you were involved in such an incident. Though workers’ compensation may help you cover the cost of medical bills and a portion of your lost wages, it may...
Construction accidents and brain damage
Whether you hit your head during a fall or a heavy object falls on your head, there are various ways in which construction workers sustain head injuries. According to research published by the National Library of Medicine, many traumatic brain injuries in construction...
What does “contributory negligence” mean?
When you file a personal injury claim for compensation, you will need to prove that the defendant’s negligence caused the accident and ensuing harm. The defendant may then try to claim that you too acted negligently, at which point the deciding parties will have to...
