Toms River New Jersey Personal Injury Law Blog
Do you know what capnocytophaga infections are?
Suffering from a dog bite can cause more problems than you may anticipate. Of course, you have to deal with the immediate issue of the physical damage that a dog's bite can do, which can cause excessive bleeding, tissue damage and scarring. But there is a smaller and...
Trench collapses are common during springtime
If you work at an outdoor construction site, you are no stranger to trenches. After all, you rely on trenches to build foundations, run cables and install pipes. You may even use a trench to remove groundwater from beneath your worksite. While trenches are necessary,...
What are the types of workers’ compensation benefits?
After you sustain an injury on the job, you could receive workers' compensation benefits as you recover. There are several different kinds of benefits you may receive. The State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development says that workers'...
What should parents do if a dog bites their child?
Dogs that seem gentle and mild-mannered may suddenly lash out and bite children. Knowing how to respond to a dog bite may help keep infection and worsening wounds at bay. Texas Children's Hospital gives parents tips on how to respond when a dog bites their child....
Wintertime safety for your aging loved ones
Watching your loved ones age can make you worry about their safety. Slips, trips and falls, in particular, can have life-threatening outcomes for an elderly individual. As the weather cools down in New Jersey and wintertime begins, you may want to take precautions to...
Can a TBI disrupt your marriage?
After you get into a car crash, you will likely suffer from internal and/or external injuries. Head and brain injuries serve as some of the most common, and they can often have long-lasting impacts with surprising side effects. For example, suffering from a traumatic...
Workers’ compensation: Does fault matter?
For most personal injury claims, determining who is at fault for the claimant's injuries matters. However, workers' compensation is different. Does fault matter in workers' compensation? Workers' compensation and fault New Jersey workers' compensation is a no-fault...
When is a business owner liable for a slip and fall?
A fall can result in a severe injury, especially when the fall involves an older adult. Because of this, people who fall in a business’ property can sue the owner if their irresponsibility led to the accident. By filing a suit, the injured person can recover their...
Is Amazon liable for your accident with a delivery truck?
Thousands of New Jersey drivers use the nearby interstates, state routes and local streets every day. Commercial drivers of box vans and delivery trucks also jockey for space when sharing these roadways. If you were in a crash with a delivery vehicle due to the other...
Watch for health problems after falling on stairs
A slip and fall down a flight of stairs can sometimes constitute a medical emergency. After a stair fall, people may experience unconsciousness, severe bleeding or bone fractures. Even if you get through a stair fall without needing to go to the hospital, it does not...
