Cheap gas prices and a reasonably robust economic climate are among the reasons that the 2016 Memorial Day weekend is shaping up as one of the busiest—and most dangerous—holidays in recent years. (Brad Tuttle, money.com) As we begin this exciting Memorial Day weekend, many of us are looking forward to barbecues, pool parties or maybe even some time at the beach. For those of you planning to hit the New Jersey Turnpike , Garden State Parkway or other New Jersey roadways on this holiday weekend, there are some important things that drivers need to be aware of. As New Jersey’s car accident lawyers,…
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Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, And Valentine’s Day is a Time People Sue Valentine’s Day is a day when many people like to share their love. Whether it’s with a significant other, their children or a good friend, people often exchange warm greetings, card and sometimes gifts. Of course, to a number of husbands and boyfriends out there, the day also represents another mark on the calendar that can ultimately lead to the doghouse if not handled properly. Regardless of how we feel about this “Hallmark Holiday”, as Americans it represents a traditional way for us to contribute to the economy and benefit…
The New Jersey Supreme Court decided last week in the case of Renner v. AT&T that a Workers’ Compensation claimant is not entitled to compensation for a cardiovascular injury, disease or death, unless the claimant can show that the cardiovascular injury resulted from a work effort or strain involving a substantial condition or event. This case has broad ramifications for New Jersey workers who suffer injuries such as heart attacks or pulmonary embolisms at work and seek workers’ compensation benefits for those injuries.
In the recent case of Hersh v. County of Morris, the New Jersey Supreme Court considered the issues of whether a plaintiff who was injured while crossing a public street as she walked from a private garage, where she had employer-paid parking, to her office a few blocks away was entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act.