In New Jersey, the right to receive child support is the right of the child, not the parent. All parents in this state are obligated to contribute to the support of their children, regardless of their marital status. The amount each parent must contribute is dependent on several factors. In most cases, the child support obligation of a parent is calculated using the NJ child support guidelines. Certain expenses are included in the child support guidelines, such as clothing and entertainment, … [Read more...]
What If My Work Injury Was My Fault?
Many people mistakenly believe that if a work injury is their own fault they are not entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits. This is simply not true. Under New Jersey Workers' Compensation law, you do not have to prove fault to be entitled to benefits as long as an injury or illness arose out of and in the course of your employment. It should be noted that you are not entitled to benefits if your employer can show that you intentionally injured yourself. Anytime your are injured at work, … [Read more...]
What to Do When Injured at Work
If you suffer a work injury, it is important that you report it to a supervisor or the human resource department as soon as you are able to do so. If you think you may require any sort of medical care it is important that you request it at the time that you report the injury. If you fail to report an injury within 90 days of the incident, you will find it much more difficult to get Workers’ Compensation benefits and you may in fact miss out on benefits to which you otherwise may have been … [Read more...]
Your Rights If Hurt On The Job
On the job injuries are common. If you have an injury or illness from your job, you may be entitled to money under workers' compensation laws. The injury may be from a single act (like getting hurt in a fall or getting in a car accident while making deliveries) or it may be from exposure to activities at work (like hurting your wrist from doing the same motion constantly or hearing loss from constant loud noise). Workers' compensation laws help make sure injured workers have money to care … [Read more...]
Family Law Facts with Gabriella B. Ferri Esq.
Does emancipation automatically occur at the age of 18 in the State of New Jersey? Unlike many other states, there is no automatic emancipation of a child at the age of 18. In order to emancipate a child in the State of New Jersey, either a motion must be filed with the court, or a consent order must be entered into by both parents. Because of the fact-sensitive nature of an application for emancipation, experienced legal representation can be invaluable. When will a court find that a child is … [Read more...]
Key Things To Know About Medical Malpractice
Many people undergo treatment by a doctor, dentist or other professional and are dissatisfied with the outcome. Afterwards, they often want to know whether the doctor is liable for medical malpractice. Here are some basics about medical malpractice. The general rule is that doctors are required to use the level of skill and care consistent with the prevailing standard in the community. If a doctor follows generally accepted standards of diagnosis and treatment, he or she will not be held … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Robert Greenberg
Congratulations to Robert Greenberg, who was invited as a speaker at the New Jersey Association for Justice Meadowlands Seminar on November 10. Mr. Greenberg adressed a group of hundreds of attorneys on the subject of trial and closing arguments in a medical negligence and nursing home neglect cases. Mr. Greenberg is a certified civil trial attorney and is a leading voice among attorneys who advocate for the rights of those who have been harmed by medical malpractice and nursing home … [Read more...]