The ultimate goal of filing a workers’ comp or personal injury claim is a smooth, successful process with a result you won’t have to dispute in court. Unfortunately, filing a workers’ comp claim is often full of bumps and hurdles, which many injured workers aren’t...
As your child grows, The Law Offices Of Jeffrey M. Bloom understands that circumstances and needs change—and your child support needs to change with it. Modification of child support orders vary state to state. In New Jersey, child support is defined as money one parent...
If you really want to know how to make the most of your workers’ comp claim, you need the insight of experts. This includes a renowned legal team—as well as the inside scoop from claim adjusters themselves. These professionals specialize in coordinating workers’ compensation claims...
Most divorces don’t happen fast and sudden, which means you’ll have time to prepare for your divorce while still married. Before filing for divorce, a savvy family law attorney will help you get ready for the legal process. Here are the five significant steps to...
During a divorce, inevitably the question of whether you qualify for alimony or spousal support will arise. This issue is generally resolved by looking at your capacity to earn -- which is not necessarily what you are earning at the time you go to court....
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...
