When riding a motorcycle, the rider knows that having the right safety gear can mean life or death in the event of an accident. While protective gear holds importance for every area of the body, the helmet undoubtedly holds the highest seat of importance in protecting life and health. What...
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Amendment seeks employer accountability to boost workplace safety
Any serious injury on the job may impact a worker's life, both immediately and during recovery. If that injury falls outside the scope of workers' compensation, then it may threaten a workers' financial security. These injuries may arise from accidents that happen anywhere — or they may be the result...
What do you know about third-party liability?
You hurt yourself at work recently, but your employer has workers' compensation insurance. While gathering information for your claim, you think your situation could involve a third party. The Nassau County Bar Association explains the basics of third-party liability personal injury cases. Find out if your workplace injury also qualifies...
The high cost of tetraplegia
Spinal cord injuries are often the result of serious motor vehicle accidents between cars and big-rigs, vehicles and bicyclists, or vehicles and pedestrians. Regardless of how a spinal cord injury occurs, it can cost the victim and his or her family hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars in treatment,...
How do you know what caused a truck to collide with you?
In 2020, there were upwards of 146,000 large truck accidents on U.S. roadways. In these, nearly 4,600 individuals lost their lives and more than 68,000 suffered life-altering injuries. This is not surprising, as tractor-trailers may outweigh passenger vehicles by 75,000 pounds or more. If you suffer a catastrophic injury in...
Should you accept a settlement?
Most personal injury cases that go to court will never see a trial. They will usually end with a settlement, which is an agreement between the parties on damages. FindLaw explains a personal injury settlement requires negotiations. You should never accept the first offer that comes your way without taking...
Amputees may have phantom pain
Amputations can have a deep impact on your psychological health. Some of the most immediate side effects you may experience are phantom pains. After losing a limb, you may sometimes feel like your limb is still part of your body. The Mayo Clinic says that you may feel pain in...
What are traumatic brain injuries?
Even safe and responsible motorcyclists can experience devastating injuries when riding alongside careless drivers. Head injuries are very common in these situations, and serious head trauma can have lasting effects. According to the Mayo Clinic, a serious impact to the head can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Understanding...
What should I know about vocational rehabilitation?
Suffering an injury at your workplace can dramatically change your life. You may find that you can no longer handle the kind of work you used to perform, and yet you want to return to the workforce as soon as you can. This is where vocational rehabilitation may assist you....
Dangerous roads in Passaic County and beyond
Planning your route carefully can potentially help you avoid an auto accident. Factors such as road conditions, complex intersections and compromised visibility contribute to dangerous incidents. Review the data about some of the most hazardous places to drive near Passaic County. Paramus If you're planning a drive to Paramus, avoid...