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Misclassification of Employees

1099 Contractors versus W2 Employees The 1099 form and the W2 are two types of tax forms. The form you should fill out depends on the type of employee you are – contract or full time. A New Jersey employment law attorney can help you understand which form is right for your specific circumstance. The … Continue reading Misclassification of Employees

Filing A Claim Against The Government

Dealing with the government is almost never easy, even under ideal circumstances. It is also a chore that becomes infinitely more difficult when you have been injured and are trying to file a claim against the government to recover compensation. The fact is that there are significant differences in liability between public and private entities, … Continue reading Filing A Claim Against The Government

What Types of Birth Injuries are Most Common?

Joy, excitement, and elation are emotions you should feel when you or your partner gives birth. You should not have to fear for your child’s health or well-being. When a doctor, midwife, or nurse makes an error, a serious birth injury might incur. One seemingly minor injury could lead to a lifetime of health complications. … Continue reading What Types of Birth Injuries are Most Common?

Steps to Take After a Mass Transit Accident

Unfortunately, many people in New Jersey have become injured as a result of a mass transit accident. Some of the common accidents that can occur on mass transit include: Slipping and falling on train platform Being a passenger on a bus involved in a motor vehicle accident Getting injured due to a bus or train … Continue reading Steps to Take After a Mass Transit Accident

The Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010

New Jersey’s multitude of turnpikes, highways and streets present a host of dangers to motorists. Drunk, distracted or reckless drivers create a constant need for defensive driving and good sense. Blind intersections, perilous curves, poorly maintained road surfaces, inadequate signage and markings, bad weather — all of these conditions pose challenges to even the most … Continue reading The Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010

What is the Definition of a Domestic Dog?

Were you the victim of a terrifying dog attack? While most domesticated dogs are docile and fairly harmless, when a vicious dog bites, the results can be catastrophic. But how exactly does New Jersey define a “domestic “animal? If you were seriously injured by a dog bite and you want to pursue legal action, it’s … Continue reading What is the Definition of a Domestic Dog?

How Do Our Attorneys Collect Evidence of Improperly Maintained Charter Buses?

As common carriers, charter bus companies are legally obligated to employ necessary safety precautions to protect passengers. What happens when your charter bus fails to keep you and the other passengers free from harm? What happens when your bus is not serviced properly and causes an accident? Our NJ bus accidents lawyer assist bus crash … Continue reading How Do Our Attorneys Collect Evidence of Improperly Maintained Charter Buses?

Common Reasons for Fatigue of Commercial Truck Drivers

Long hours on the open road. Pressure to meet deadlines. Extreme loneliness. Commercial tractor-trailer operators must endure harsh conditions which often lead to unsafe exhaustion. Studies show that fatigued driving could be as dangerous as drunk driving. A combination of fatigue plus a thousand pounds of metal equals a deadly mix for other drivers on … Continue reading Common Reasons for Fatigue of Commercial Truck Drivers

What Do I Need to Show To Prove My Age Discrimination Case in NJ?

Were you terminated or otherwise treated unfairly at your job due to your age? In New Jersey, discriminating against workers because they are too young or too old is illegal. Federal laws, in addition to the New Jersey law Against Discrimination (LAD), allow you to pursue legal action if your rights have been violated. But … Continue reading What Do I Need to Show To Prove My Age Discrimination Case in NJ?

How NJ Wrongful Termination Laws Protect You as an Employee

In today’s unstable economic client, jobs come and go much more rapidly than ever before. But what if you lost your job under illegal circumstances? There are laws in New Jersey designed to protect employees from being unfairly terminated. Each situation is unique — if you fear you have been a victim of wrongful termination, … Continue reading How NJ Wrongful Termination Laws Protect You as an Employee