$4.125 Million Settlement in Wrongful Death Claim
Howard Popper, Esq negotiated a $4,125,000 settlement for the family of a New Jersey iron worker who fell to his eventual death on a jobsite because the general contractor failed to ensure the u… [Read more…]
The Things You Need to Know When a Loved One Dies Accidentally
When a loved one dies because of the carelessness or negligence of another person, your life changes forever. Nothing can bring them back, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t h… [Read more…]
Falls | Falling Objects | Electrocutions | Caught-Between Accidents
Statistics compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a division of the United States Department of Labor, consistently show construction sites to be among the most dangerous … [Read more…]
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation? Is It Your Only Recourse?
Even when owners, general contractors and subcontractors take reasonable steps to protect your safety, working on a high-rise residential or commercial construction project can be o… [Read more…]
Your Rights If You Were Hurt While Driving on a Suspended or Expired License
Your driving privileges have been suspended or you simply forgot to renew your license. You’re out on the road anyway and you’re involved in a wreck caused by the … [Read more…]
How Is It Defined? How Are Damages Calculated?
When you’ve been hurt in any type of accident because of someone else’s wrongful conduct, some of your losses will be easy to determine, but others won’t. Lost wages are often easily calculat… [Read more…]
How Do You Know Who Has Responsibility for Your Losses?
You’ve been in an accident…maybe you were involved in an auto collision or maybe you tripped on broken pavement at a store or someone’s home. Though it may seem obvious who was respo… [Read more…]
What Are Your Options When Your Employer Refuses to Notify the Work Comp Insurance Provider?
You’ve been hurt on the job in New Jersey. You’ve notified your employer in a timely manner and even sought medical attention. Your employer, though, r… [Read more…]
Are You Still Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
The modern workplace can be a dangerous place. Often, you can follow all the safety rules and use appropriate caution, but still suffer a debilitating injury. Sometimes, though, in a mo… [Read more…]
What You Need to Show to Recover Compensation for a Workplace Injury
As a general rule, when you have suffered an injury and want to pursue compensation for your losses, you need to establish that another person or entity “caused” the accid… [Read more…]