Does an Injury Suffered on Break or Lunch Qualify for Workers’ Compensation? January 28, 2020
Workers who are injured on the job are typically entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits for their injuries. However, a worker’s entitlement to benefits may be called into question if his or her injury occurred while the worker was on a rest or meal break. Workers’ Compensation Explained Workers’ compensation is a legal system under which employers are required to self-insure or purchase insurance to provide benefits to their employees who suffer injuries on the job or develop medical conditions as a result of their injury. The requirements for employers to participate in the workers’ compensation system vary from…
read more Major Civil Action Taken Against Juul January 28, 2020
Juul, a company that is known for selling vape products, is now involved in a mass tort litigation process. Dozens of people are coming forward to get involved in the class-action lawsuit against the company for making misleading statements and selling harmful products without making consumers more aware of the potential risks associated with the use of the products. Juul is known for advertising its products as safe and better to use than cigarettes. It is believed that Juul was targeting teenagers with many of the advertisements that were displayed to the public over the years in an attempt…
read more Slip and Fall on Black Ice in a Store Parking Lot – Can I Sue? January 20, 2020
Many slip and fall accidents only result in minor injuries that heal on their own. When this happens, the injured party will not find it necessary to initiate litigation. However, when a slip and fall accident on black ice leads to serious injuries, it may be possible to recover compensation from the owner of the property where the accident occurred. What Is the Applicable Duty of Care? Slip and fall accidents give rise to a type of legal claim called a premises liability claim. One of the primary issues in any premises liability claim is the duty…
read more New Jersey Abuse Law Leads to Lawsuit Against Boy Scouts January 20, 2020
Lawsuit Filed Against the Boy Scouts of America The state of New Jersey has extended the statute of limitations on child sexual abuse, so victims can file a lawsuit up to the age of 55, or seven years after they realized they suffered abuse. This new law has led to a lawsuit against the Boy Scouts by four former scouts. None of the former scouts live in New Jersey, but claim the lawsuit should move forward because the Boy Scouts were headquartered in the state until 1979. The four former scouts are from a group of roughly 100 who…
read more Individuals in Every Industry Are Susceptible to Workplace Injuries January 12, 2020
Any worker is susceptible to a workplace injury, regardless of whether they are a construction worker or a manufacturing plant worker who engages in extensive manual labor, or an office worker who spends much of the day at a desk. However, so long as employees and employers recognize the risks of workplace injuries, they can take steps to mitigate those risks. Some of the more common workplace injuries that workers suffer include: Overexertion and Repetitive Stress Injuries If a worker works too hard or too long, it is easy for that worker to become fatigued. Combine that with employers…
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