Getting hurt at work can leave you with more questions than answers. Who pays your medical bills? Can your employer fire you for filing a claim? What happens if your treatment is denied? How long do you have to file a claim? These are some of the most common questions injured workers ask after a...
Many injured workers never file a claim because they believe one simple mistake automatically disqualifies them from receiving New Jersey workers' compensation benefits. Fortunately, that's usually not true. Whether you slipped while carrying materials, lifted something incorrectly, backed into...
A recent multi-truck crash on the NJ Turnpike highlights how complex commercial vehicle accidents can be. Learn who may be liable and what injured victims should know. A recent chain-reaction crash involving three commercial trucks and a passenger vehicle on the New Jersey Turnpike in Bergen Cou...
A recent multi-vehicle truck crash on Interstate 80 in Morris County is another reminder that collisions involving commercial vehicles can quickly become serious personal injury cases. According to News 12 New Jersey, citing the New Jersey State Police, three drivers were injured after a collisio...
According to Patch, preliminary reports indicate that three tornadoes may have touched down across New Jersey during Tuesday's severe storms, prompting tornado warnings in Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, and Cape May Counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) is conducting storm surve...
Many people involved in a car accident in New Jersey walk away believing they escaped without injury. Then, hours—or even days—later, the pain begins. Neck stiffness, lower back pain, headaches, numbness, or shoulder pain are some of the most common symptoms that may not appear immediately after...
As high-powered electric dirt bikes become more popular across New Jersey, police departments are seeing an increase in riders using these vehicles on public streets. A recent enforcement action in Bergen County is serving as an important reminder that these bikes are not treated the same as trad...
A car accident can change your day—and sometimes your life—in a matter of seconds. After the initial shock wears off, most people begin asking the same questions: "Should I call my insurance company first?" "Will my medical bills be covered?" "Do I actually need a lawyer?" The honest answer ...
A tragic collision involving a sanitation truck and an e-bike rider in Union City has once again raised important questions about commercial vehicle safety in New Jersey. While investigators continue working to determine exactly what happened, the incident serves as an important reminder that cra...
Every day, hardworking New Jersey employees suffer injuries that change their lives in an instant. Some are hurt lifting heavy materials. Others fall from ladders, slip on wet floors, develop repetitive stress injuries, or are involved in serious workplace accidents. Some are even injured because...
A recent accident in South Brunswick, New Jersey serves as a powerful reminder that workplace injuries don't always happen because of unsafe equipment, heavy lifting, or slip-and-fall hazards. According to Patch, a vehicle crashed into a Dunkin' on Georges Road, injuring a 22-year-old employee af...
Bergen County Flood Watch Increases the Risk of Serious Car Accidents 📞 If you or a loved one has been injured in a New Jersey car accident, truck accident, pedestrian accident, bicycle accident, rideshare accident, or weather-related crash, contact Khorozian Law Group today for a free consultat...
Thousands of workers across New Jersey — including truck drivers, delivery drivers, rideshare workers, construction laborers, freelancers, and other “1099” workers — may soon face increased scrutiny over whether they are truly independent contractors or legally considered employees under New Jers...
A collision involving a commercial truck is very different from an ordinary car accident. While most drivers focus on police reports, insurance information, and vehicle damage, truck accident investigations often involve an entirely different set of rules that can significantly affect who is resp...
The Fourth of July is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. Millions of Americans are expected to hit the road for family gatherings, vacations, fireworks, and weekend celebrations. This year, however, holiday traffic comes with an additional concern: extreme heat. According to CNBC, c...
Interstate 80 is one of New Jersey's busiest transportation corridors, carrying thousands of commuters, commercial trucks, delivery vehicles, and travelers every day. When a commercial vehicle loses control, a single collision can quickly become a chain-reaction crash involving multiple innocent ...
You did everything right. You were driving carefully, another driver caused the crash, you called the police, reported the accident, sought medical treatment, and expected the at-fault driver's insurance company to pay for your injuries. Then you receive a phone call you never expected: "There...
A fatal hit-and-run crash in Newark has once again highlighted the dangers pedestrians face on New Jersey roadways and the complex legal issues that arise when an at-fault driver flees the scene. While law enforcement works to identify the vehicle involved, injured victims and surviving family me...
Commercial truck accidents are among the most devastating collisions on New Jersey roads. Because tractor-trailers can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, crashes often result in catastrophic injuries, lengthy highway closures, and complex investigations involving multiple parties. A recent fiery crash on...
Serious motor vehicle accidents continue to make headlines across New Jersey, and while every crash is unique, the legal questions victims face are often the same. According to NJ.com, a Penns Grove woman was killed after her SUV struck the rear of a stopped tractor-trailer on Interstate 295. In...
A recent fatal hit-and-run crash involving a New Jersey driver has once again brought attention to the devastating consequences of leaving the scene of a collision. According to the Delaware State Police, two 17-year-olds were fatally struck while walking an electric bicycle along Dupont Parkway ...
Getting injured on the job can create confusion for both employees and employers. One of the most common questions we hear from injured workers is: "What happens if my employer says I should return to work, but my doctor hasn't released me yet?" This issue arises frequently in New Jersey worker...
If you were injured at work in New Jersey, you may be wondering whether you have a valid Workers' Compensation claim. Many employees continue working through pain because they assume the injury is minor, while others never report the accident because they believe they must prove their employer di...
A fatal crash involving a dump truck and two SUVs on Route 23 in Franklin, New Jersey, has left one woman dead and three others injured, including a child. According to NJ.com, the collision occurred at the intersection of Route 23 and Mabie Street when a northbound dump truck struck the driver's...
A tragic crash on the New Jersey Turnpike has once again highlighted the devastating consequences that can occur when large commercial trucks collide with passenger vehicles. According to reports from NJ.com and News 12 New Jersey, a child riding in the rear seat of a Subaru was killed after a t...