Personal Injury Law BLOG & NEWS

In the hustle and bustle of our daily work routines, it's easy to overlook the silent threat that exists in many workplaces: overexertion. Would it surprise you to learn that overexertion is the leading cause of workplace injuries in the United States? Despite its...

Are You Suffering From a Serious Injury Due to a Defective Product? We Can Help! When you buy a product, you expect it to be safe and reliable. From the appliances we use at home to the vehicles we drive and the medical devices we depend on for our health, we trust...

Whether it’s a fender bender or a more serious collision, being involved in a car accident can be an emotional ordeal. The accident can leave you with unanswered questions regarding physical injuries, medical bills and legal concerns. Unfortunately, all of these...

Improving employee productivity seems to tie in with how employers treat their staff. Leaders like Bill Gates, Richard Branson and Gary Vaynerchuk have been spreading the idea that they are only as successful as their employees, but it seems this new employee-centered...

In accordance with Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders, the Workers’ Compensation Courts are closed to in-person proceedings. However, scheduled hearings, conferences, motions and settlement hearings are still being conducted via telephonic conference and/or video conference.

Over the past year or so, a number of new clients have come to my office seeking advice due to the fact that their claim for New Jersey Workers’ Compensation benefits has been denied by the workers’ compensation insurance carrier. The basis for the denial: lack of...

Under New Jersey state law, an employee injured in the course and scope of his employment is entitled to certain statutory benefits…

We at Hyberg, White & Mann are deeply saddened at the news of the passing of David I. Sinderbrand. David was valued as not only a colleague but a friend…

It’s a nightmare scenario. You go to a trusted healthcare provider for treatment for a medical condition, but instead of getting better, you are further injured as a result of medical malpractice. Now you’re dealing with additional medical treatment costs, possible...

Over the past year, the Atlantic City landscape has changed quite a bit.  With the addition of Atlantic City’s newest casinos, Hard Rock and Ocean AC, thousands of jobs have returned to America’s Favorite Playground. However, in this non-stop, busy industry, the risk...

As you may already know, car insurance is required in New Jersey.  Although most drivers have auto insurance, many drivers are not aware of their coverage selection and/or coverage limits.  Furthermore, the run-of-the-mill driver may not fully understand the language...

New Jersey Workers’ Compensation law mandates that employer’s carry insurance to cover employees who are injured on the job If you wat to get some more information from experts, go to this web-site and ask for help.  The insurance is designed to pay for accident...

New Jersey is among the “strict liability” states when it comes to dog bites.  The liability stems from N.J.S.A. 4:19-16, which reads: The owner of any dog which shall bite a person while such person is on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place,...

https://hkm.com/charlotte/There are many situations in which an individual employed in New Jersey must perform some or all of his work in another state.  For example, a truck driver employed by a NJ-based company may be tasked with transporting goods to neighboring...

The resort-style town of Atlantic City attracts tens of millions of tourists to its extravagant casinos each year.  In addition to tourists, local patrons take advantage of the abundant entertainment options that are available.  Dubbed the Entertainment Capital of the...

The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act was developed to address the inefficiency and inequity associated with common law remedies for a worker injured on the job.  Prior to the enactment of the Workers’ Compensation Act, an injured worker was required to prove...

Construction projects are often very complex, involving input from a number of parties such as architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors and laborers who may want to read this.  Due to the complex nature of construction projects, and the use of...

New Jersey law prohibits the use of handheld devices while driving, whether it be for a phone call, texting or e-mailing.  These activities distract drivers and create a danger not only to the driver himself but also to other motorists and pedestrians.  Distracted...