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Senate Bill 771 (NJ S771) was passed in the New Jersey Senate on January 11, 2021 with a proposed amendment to R.S.34:15-36. The bill looks to expand workers' compensation coverage to parking lot injuries by updating the definition of when employment "commences." Under existing laws in New Jersey, [...]
The New Jersey Department of Labor has published the 2021 workers' compensation rates. Workers' compensation benefits are calculated every year based on a statewide average weekly wage (SAWW). Rates are applied based on the year that the injury took place. The maximum rate for 2021 is $969 max [...]
A plaintiff who sustained spinal injuries in a motor vehicle accident recently settled her lawsuit for $1 million dollars on Oct. 22, 2020. The plaintiff was driving on Mulberry Street in Newark, NJ in July, 2017 when her car was struck from behind by a minivan driven [...]
A passenger on a bus tour suffered a traumatic brain injury when the bus collided with a car. The ensuing lawsuit settled for $1.25 million. Plaintiff was riding in a Yep Tours bus in Jersey City on July 6, 2017 when the tour bus collided with a car [...]
A 70 year old plaintiff was struck by a motor vehicle while in a crosswalk in Newton, NJ. The claim alleged that the defendant driver was not fit to drive due to physical limitations. The police report indicated that defendant had very poor vision and admitted to a [...]
Back injuries are common in the workplace. The human spine is complex, and even a minor injury can cause pain and limited mobility. Most reported back injuries occur in the manufacturing and construction industries but they're also common in other industries where physical activity takes place. Lifting, pushing, [...]
A plaintiff who had a delayed diagnosis of bladder cancer recently agreed to a $1.25 million settlement of his medical malpractice suit. In this case, the plaintiff visited his urologist with complaints of abnormal bleeding and problems emptying his bladder in 2017. With a urinalysis showing abnormal cell [...]
With the current climate of COVID-19, many New Jersey employees are working from home. This has been a trend for years as technology continues to make it easier for workers to complete their tasks without actually commuting to the office. Typically, a home office is a relatively safe [...]
Enacted in 1995, New Jersey Statute § 2A:53A-27, commonly known as the Affidavit of Merit Statute, was designed to reduce the number of frivolous professional liability and medical malpractice lawsuits in the state. The statute requires that a plaintiff provide an affidavit from a licensed professional attesting that [...]
Plaintiff was stopped at a red light in Belmar, NJ on Route 55 when she was rear-ended by a commercial van. Plaintiff claimed negligence in the operation of a motor vehicle, and permanent injuries resulting from the accident. Plaintiff took herself to the hospital where she was examined [...]
