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In general, workers’ compensation courts in New Jersey permit the filing of two types of cases: Accident cases in which a worker is injured on a specific date and time, and Occupational cases in which a worker develops an injury performing repetitive and/or strenuous work or is exposed to fumes […]

With the unfortunate news of Tiger Woods’ tragic motor vehicle accident, thoughts of your own insurance coverage may come to mind. Am I protected? Do I have enough automobile insurance to cover my medical bills and property damage? When catastrophe strikes, it is already too late to ponder these questions. […]

In a recent, unpublished Appellate Division decision, the court addressed what can happen if a plaintiff in a personal injury action fails to submit an expert report, particularly where the plaintiffs were subject to the verbal threshold. This post explains why an expert report is necessary when someone is injured […]

In two recent decisions, the New Jersey Appellate Division made clear that individuals who are injured by public employees or injured on public property must send a written notice to the applicable public entities within 90 days of the injury date, or their claim will be dismissed regardless of how […]