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People in New Jersey who seek out medical assistance for back pain quickly realize that back pain can be extremely difficult to both get an accurate diagnosis for and treat properly. Back pain can come about as a result of everything from injuries to disease and age-related issues. Doctors or specialists treating a back injury…

Construction workers in New Jersey, as elsewhere, run a high risk for injury when on an elevated surface. Falls account for nearly one-third of all workers’ compensation claims filed in the construction industry. The accident rate is so bad that OSHA sponsors a nationwide Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction each year to raise awareness…

New Jersey residents might be concerned to learn that U.S. pedestrian deaths went up in 2019, according to a new report by the Governors Highway Safety Administration. The agency reports that there were nearly 5,600 pedestrian fatalities last year, which is an increase of 5% over 2018. The GHSA uses data from the first half…

Drivers, even the most experienced ones, can have a hard time navigating the roads in New Jersey when night has fallen. Night reduces visibility and can cause confusion as everything looks different when lit by street lights and headlights. Even when they are being safe, drivers may be harmed by others who disregard the difficulties…

When a New Jersey worker has suffered injuries on the job, the worker’s medical costs, missed time at work, and overall uncertainty can be stressful. Focusing on recovery is key after any injury, and fear as to what happens next can hinder that. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits are available. After a work-related injury, understanding workers’…

While going through a divorce in New Jersey, there are ways that each party can protect the rights that they have in a legal manner. Many of the rights associated with the Bill of Rights are those that extend to divorce proceedings as each party is protected from issues like abuse or harassment. Neither party…

Many New Jersey couples do not consider prenuptial agreements because they do not like to broach the topic of divorce before the wedding. They may think that prenuptial agreements are only signed by people who expect the marriage to fail. This mischaracterizes the nature of a prenuptial agreement; the document is more like insurance. Many…