Recent Blog Posts
What Happens if a New Jersey Employer Doesn’t Carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Every state has unique workers’ compensation laws that employers need to be aware of in order to protect employees and stay in compliance. New Jersey law requires nearly every employer to carry workers’ compensation insurance or obtain approval to self-insure. Employers that fail to meet this requirement face significant civil and criminal penalties. On… Read More »
Car Crashes Into Morristown Store; No Injuries
A recent car accident in New Jersey caused damage to a store building, but fortunately, nobody was injured. The crash occurred on June 28 in Morristown. A Ford Fusion crashed into the entrance of 23 South Boutique after colliding with a Honda HR-V. The vehicle caused significant damage to the front of the building,… Read More »
Woman Killed After 2 Cars Crash Into Newark Laundromat
Washing clothes is a necessity unless you have the money to wear every outfit once and buy another. Many people do not have the luxury of doing laundry inside their home. They may have to go to a laundromat to get the job done, whether it is inside their apartment building or in a… Read More »
What to Know About Dog Bites and Necrotizing Fasciitis
Dog bites are often much more than just simply puncture wounds that go away on their own. An attack by a dog can leave a person with infections that can be serious or even life-threatening. Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but serious complication that can occur. Necrotizing fasciitis is often referred to as a… Read More »
Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Wooded Area of Mount Olive
When motorcycles crash, the outcome is often grim. Riders have no protection, so many suffer catastrophic injuries or even death. Sadly, this was recently the case in New Jersey. A 23-year-old man from Pennsylvania was killed in a motorcycle crash after he went off the road and crashed in a wooded area of Mount… Read More »
2 Injured in Ocean City Electrocution
Many construction sites involve electrical wiring. These wires can be dangerous if ladders or other tools come into contact with them. This happened to be the case in Ocean City. Two workers were electrocuted while on a job at the Jersey Shore on the morning of April 27. The private contractors were rushed to… Read More »
Crossing Guard Killed in Woodland Park Accident
Residents are concerned about an intersection in Woodland Park after two serious accidents happened in two days. One resulted in the death of a beloved crossing guard. Police reopened part of McBride Avenue in Woodland Park on Tuesday after another pedestrian-involved crash shut down the roadway for several hours. The latest incident came just… Read More »
Man Killed in Solo-Vehicle Crash in Sussex County
Fatal car accidents do not have to involve multiple vehicles. Sometimes the impact involved in a solo-vehicle crash can be deadly to occupants. Sadly, a man was recently killed in a crash in Sussex County. The fatal accident occurred in the early morning hours of May 17 in Sparta. Police were called to Route… Read More »
Understanding Intentional Wrongs Under NJ Workers’ Comp Law
In New Jersey, workers’ compensation is generally considered an employee’s exclusive remedy for workplace injuries. This means that if a worker is hurt on the job, they typically cannot file a personal injury lawsuit against their employer. However, there is an important exception when an employer commits what the law considers an “intentional wrong.”… Read More »
1 Injured in NJ Dog Attack
A recent dog attack in New Jersey required the victim to be airlifted. The incident happened on the morning of May 27 in Wantage. Troopers from the New Jersey State Police were called to a residence on Essex Road. A person there had suffered serious injuries from a dog attack. The person was airlifted… Read More »
