There is a good deal of contention around Senate bill S-2380. The bill, S-2380, would assume that essential workers who contracted COVID-19 got the virus as part of the scope of their employment. Advocates of the bill such as New Jersey Citizen Action (NJCA) applaud the bill which [...]
The principal factor that drives most personal injury cases is the concept of negligence. Proving negligence means you must demonstrate that a business or individual did not exercise responsibility under certain circumstances. The plaintiff in an injury case typically argues that they would not have suffered harm had [...]
With the rapid spread of COVID-19 throughout New Jersey, many employees have questions about possible exposure at work. Is COVID-19 and the health problems caused by the virus considered compensable under New Jersey Workers’ Compensation law? Proving Where You Contracted COVID-19 Pursuant to NJSA 34:15-31, occupational disease includes all diseases [...]
New Jersey lawmakers moved forward with two bills related to medical marijuana in the Garden State. The first bill (A377) would bring protections to cannabis companies who produce marijuana and marijuana-related products. The bill would protect these companies and their employees from retaliation by local and state governments. [...]
Phil Murphy, New Jersey's governor, signed into law the "hand and foot" bill, which effectively increased workers' compensation benefits for injuries causing loss of function to the hands and feet. The goal of this legislation was to provide injured workers greater compensation by increasing the number of weeks [...]
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 [...]
