You may very possibly be asked to attend an independent medical examination if you have recently filed a workers’ compensation claim. Independent medical exams (IME) are usually requested when there is a question as to whether or not the benefits you are seeking is viable....
In New Jersey, the issue of health insurance coverage becomes very important in child custody arrangements if children are covered under one parent's health insurance policy. It is always the court's goal to make sure that the children will not have any or disruption in...
If you have been injured in a work-related accident or have suffered a disease due to your occupation, it is likely that you qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. As with most insurance programs, the details of its policies and procedures – and the insurance company’s...
Death and Divorce are at the very top of the list for the most stressful and emotional roller coaster a person can go through. Most times death is out of one's control, however, with divorce there is a decision to be made and filing for...
Since OSHA’s creation, workers have many additional rights related to safety and health in the workplace. This helps protect workers from injury. If you've been injured while at work, you'll need to know your worker rights and responsibilities before you file your workers' compensation claim. Some...
A hot issue in divorce is where the parents live and where will the children attend school. This matters becomes especially complicated when the parents live in two separate school districts. Let's review a few aspects of going through a divorce and what to do about...
Workers’ compensation cases generally take approximately one year or more to complete, although, every case is unique, with differing issues to resolve. Obviously, some are more complicated than others. Therefore, it is extremely vital to return all phone calls and letters sent to you in regards...
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2015, 4,836 people were killed in workplace accidents. This number does not include deaths in the armed forces. This number is higher than the number of fatalities in 2014. Of these fatalities, a high number...
In the state of New Jersey, if you decide to cohabitate with someone, you could be sacrificing your alimony payments in divorce. According to a new alimony statute, alimony may be suspended or terminated if the payee cohabits with another person. Cohabitation involves a mutually supportive, intimate...
If you were to guess, what would you say is the leading cause of workplace injuries? It’s not falls or machine operation errors. It’s actually overexertion. According to the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, overexertion is the top reason for injuries in the workplace. Overexertion causes...
Divorce and arguments are two things that always seem to go hand in hand. It can’t be easy to suddenly decide to no longer be married and easily split all the marital assets. That’s why most divorces are contested. A contested divorce means that both parties...
In a divorce with children, it is vitally important for parents to establish custody. There are two types of custody: legal and physical. It’s important to understand what each type of custody entails, since not all parents have both physical and legal custody of their children....
In 2013, the costs of workplace accidents totaled nearly $62 billion. This number was slightly better the following year when the cost dropped to $59.9 billion. The 2017 Liberty Mutual Insurance Workplace Safety Index tallied the top 10 causes of disabling workplace injuries. While overexertion claimed...
In a divorce, most couples fight over assets. After all, both parties want their fair share of the money, and each may have their eye on the cars, furniture and even the house. Arguments ensue when one party thinks they deserve more than the other. Things...
Workplace injuries are more common than you would expect. According to the 2017 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, serious nonfatal injuries cost businesses close to $60 billion a year. That’s a huge expense. What exactly is causing all these injuries? Read on to learn more about the...