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New Law Expands Where You Can Suffer a Work Injury
In January of 2010, a Morris County, New Jersey clerk named Cheryl Hersh was struck while crossing the street to work by a motor vehicle that ran a red light. Shortly before the incident occurred, Cheryl had parked in a nearby privately owned and maintained garage....
The Request for Reconsideration: Next Steps After a Social Security Application Denial
If your Application for Social Security disability benefits was denied for medical reasons, the next step in the process is to file a type of appeal called a “Request for Reconsideration.” A common mistake in the disability application process is failing to file a...
Child Custody in Pennsylvania and New Jersey : Texting
Courts throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania expect and require that both parties involved in a custody matter should co-parent and communicate with one another in the best interests of their children. The two most common forms of communication between co-parents...
Be Careful With Slippery Conditions
With the Winter now upon us, and the inclement weather it brings, we all need to be careful where walk as the precipitation and low temperatures can be treacherous. Unfortunately, we ALL have slipped and fallen on snow and ice. If you slip, you might wonder if the...
Who is liable for a slip-and-fall?
When someone is visiting a private property or a public space, and they experience a slip and fall, the consequences can be serious. Nearly 20% of falls end with a broken bone or head trauma, leading to serious medical costs. No matter what kind of costs come from...
Do You Know Your Rights as an Essential Worker During COVID-19?
NEW JERSEY WORKERS OR EMPLOYEES WHO CONTRACT COVID-19 AND ARE CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL WORKERS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THE DIAGNOSIS IS RELATED TO WORK AND COMPENSABLE. Unfortunately, COVID-19 continues to be front and center in our...
What Can I Do to Prepare For Divorce?
Filing for a divorce is a difficult decision to make. It is rare that a person is unaware that their marriage is falling apart or that their spouse is contemplating divorce. As a result, not many people are completely blindsided to hear that their spouse would like to...
What to Expect at Your Social Security Disability Hearing
Many Social Security disability cases are denied at the Application and first appeal stages, and so many applicants will be scheduled for a hearing. A hearing is also often the final stage in a Social Security disability claim. If you have a Social Security...
What Can Happen If I Drive With a Suspended License?
When someone loses their driving privileges by suspension, it can be an extreme hardship in their life. The person may not have any other means of getting to work or bringing their children to school. It may be tempting for those who hold a suspended license to get...