A recent decision by the NJ Superior Court, Appellate Division, entitled Hager v. MK Construction, has caused quite a stir and could have lasting impact on future matters involving the use of medical marijuana. In this case, the NJ appellate division ruled that an employer was required to [...]
New Jersey personal injury claims come in many sizes. For the large, complex cases, your attorney may handle most of the heavy lifting. He will guide you through the process, and he will typically rely on expert witnesses and various resources to investigate the claim and gather evidence to [...]
Every working person deserves to be safe at work. From office jobs to construction jobs, this proposition applies across the board. Even the most risky jobs must have built-in safety procedures designed to keep employees safe from harm. In New Jersey, the Division of Public Safety and Occupational Safety and Health [...]
When building a case in a personal injury matter, the primary legal claim to be proven is the claim of negligence against one or more defendants. The plaintiff typically has the burden of proof, and whether the plaintiff can prove the defendant was negligent will usually determine the outcome of [...]
Helpful answers from The Reinartz Law Firm in New Jersey Workers' Compensation Matters Q: What should I do if I’m in a work accident or believe I’ve been injured due to my work duties? A: Notify your employer immediately. As a rule of thumb, it is always best [...]
If you have been injured on the job in New Jersey, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation insurance benefits. This insurance pays for medical treatment for your work injury or illness and provides temporary disability payments during the time missed from work due to the injury. In the event [...]
Examples of unsafe practices in New Jersey workplaces From dangerous equipment to toxic chemicals, and even non-ergonomic workstations, your place of employment can be a potentially hazardous place. According to the New Jersey Work Environment Council, approximately 135,000 workers in the state experience a job-related injury or illness [...]
When you have suffered a job-related injury or illness in New Jersey, a workers’ compensation claim is typically the only recourse against your employer. However, in some very limited and specific circumstances you may be able to bring a separate personal injury lawsuit against your employer and/or third parties. Intentional Harm [...]
The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is a body of federal law designed to encourage and mandate a safe work environment for private sector NJ employees. Indeed, private sector New Jersey employers must adhere to this federal law. Public sector employers, on the other hand, are [...]
New Jersey’s immigrant population averaged over 20 percent between 2009 and 2013, while the U.S. average was less than 13%. Several New Jersey counties revealed even higher populations than the statewide average. Bergen County reflected a 29.2 percent foreign-born population over the same time period. With such a [...]
