The first step in obtaining workers’ compensation benefits for a work-related injury is to notify your employer of your injury. Under New Jersey’s workers’ compensation system, you are required to notify your employer of a work injury so that they or their workers’ compensation insurance carrier can file the appropriate paperwork with the state and evaluate the employee’s claim.  If…

If you have been involved in a car accident in New Jersey, you need to familiarize yourself with the state laws that govern car accidents, as these laws may affect your legal rights and options for pursuing compensation in a car accident case.  Auto Insurance Requirements New Jersey is a “no-fault” auto insurance state. This means that drivers are required…

In New Jersey, fraud is considered to be any act or omission of wrongful deception intended to secure a financial or personal gain, usually at the expense of the target of the fraud. While fraud is generally thought of as a non-violent crime, a conviction for a fraud offense may still expose a defendant to serious consequences. If you have…

If you are facing the prospect of pursuing an injury claim for the first time after being hurt in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness, below are some tips you should keep in mind as you go through the process of filing a personal injury lawsuit.  Personal Injury Lawsuits Protect Your Rights A personal injury lawsuit is…

If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, you may be considering hiring a criminal defense attorney to help you resolve your charges. Although you may have been told that you absolutely need a criminal defense attorney when facing criminal prosecution, here are seven reasons why everyone facing criminal charges should hire a criminal defense attorney. Criminal Defense…