When you work for an employer, many different laws on the federal and state levels provide many different rights. An employer can yield a significant amount of power over employees who rely on that income to support themselves. For this reason, the law protects employees from employers who may try to take advantage of them…
When one person causes you injury, you will likely require medical treatment, you may miss work and lose income, and you may be left with long-term effects of your injury. Personal injury law allows a person who has been harmed to seek financial recovery from the person who caused them harm. Personal injury laws arise…
When you got approved for your mortgage, chances are you met the qualifications that indicated you could afford to make your mortgage payments according to the terms of the loan. However, we all know that circumstances can change, especially when it comes to finances. Medical problems, loss of a job, divorce, and other significant life…
Construction is considered to be one of the most dangerous industries by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) because of the numerous hazards that workers face on a daily basis. According to OSHA, there are four types of construction accidents that can be particularly serious, as they most often cause fatalities. These “fatal four”…
In the United States, our jobs are often a significant part of our lives and even our identities. People take pride in working hard to contribute to their households, save for retirement, and have an enjoyable lifestyle. However, with all of the benefits of hard work also comes certain risks of accidents and injuries in…
When you think of the injuries that commonly result from a dog bite, you likely first think of lacerations, bruises, punctures wounds, and more. If a dog bite ever breaks through the skin at all, it is imperative to seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if you are not in that much pain.…
If you lose a loved one in an accident or because of someone else’s wrongful conduct (think a robbery gone wrong), you may be legally entitled to file a wrongful death claim. In the information below, we will answer some of the more frequently asked questions about New Jersey wrongful death claims. For more specific…
Car accidents can leave victims with a variety of losses. If your accident involved injuries, chances are you are dealing with medical expenses, lost income, and property damage. These types of losses are easily quantified – medical expenses can be proven and extrapolated into the future, as can lost income, and the damage to a…
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a law that requires employers with at least 50 employees to provide up to 12 weeks per year of time off for employees facing certain situations. In addition, if you work for an employer with 50 or more employees in New Jersey, you are also protected…
According to a report published at NJ.com, a Monmouth County man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for proving false property appraisals in a mortgage scheme that involved nine people. In addition, he will be required to pay $1.5 million in restitution. The group fraudulently purchased 15 properties in Elizabeth, New Jersey…