There are few things more unfortunate than becoming permanently disabled as a result of a work-related injury or disease that causes an illness due to your line of work. That being said, it may be of some comfort to know that you may be entitled to disability benefits because of your state’s workers’ compensation system put in place for situations…

If you know someone who has suffered an injury while on the job, you’ve likely heard of workers’ compensation. Under this system, injured employees are able to receive medical treatment and have a portion of their wages replaced after being injured in a work-related accident or becoming ill on the job. This system is governed by a set of laws,…

Criminal mischief sounds like a minor juvenile crime, but it carries hefty consequences in New Jersey. Criminal mischief can include a wide number of actions, so it’s important to know the law before you attempt to pull off a prank on another person or business. Too many learn too late that their joke is actually considered a crime. What Constitutes…

If you’ve worked in the construction industry, then you’re probably already all-too-familiar with why scaffolding is dangerous. A fall from a shaky scaffolding can be fatal, so you and your co-workers can’t afford to make any mistakes when it comes to putting together and using scaffolding the right way. Were you recently injured on-the-job in a scaffolding accident? If so,…

Are you still living in the shadow of your past criminal conviction? If you’ve already served your time, then you’re likely wondering – is a criminal conviction a life-long sentence? Is there any way to get rid of your criminal record? Depending on your eligibility and the nature of your previous crime, expungement may be an option for you. First,…