TestIn general, if an accident was your fault there is a belief that you cannot file a claim for your injuries. Why would it be fair to be able to sue if you caused the accident? We are raised to own up to our actions.
There is a breed of people practicing what I call “internet law”. This is your neighbor, friend, family member or co-worker who just found out you (a) have suffered a catastrophic injury at work or (b) have a family member who died as a result of a work place accident.
Dear Ask the Attorney: I live in New York over the border but work in a New Jersey manufacturing plant. I had an accident in the plant and broke my foot and now cannot work until it’s healed. Can I get workers comp from my employer even though I live […]
When I was at the office the other day, I was talking over my shoulder to one of my co-workers and tripped over a file. I fell hard and hurt my back and knee. My doctor said that I have to stay off my feet for a few weeks. It […]