When you get into a car accident that is caused by another driver’s negligence, you expect that driver and their insurance to pay for your damages.
However, New Jersey is a no-fault state. That means your car insurance policy is
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The Folkman Law Offices Blog, published by Folkman Law Offices, P.C., covers legal topics primarily related to personal injury law, including car, motorcycle, truck, and construction accidents, as well as traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. It also addresses medical malpractice, premises and product liability, wrongful death, employment law, workplace discrimination, and sexual harassment. The blog provides updates on relevant court rulings, legal strategies, and the psychological and financial impacts of injuries. It occasionally discusses local community events and firm recognitions, reflecting the firm's engagement with its regional client base in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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What Are the Most Common Dangers on a Construction Site?
By Folkman Law
There are risks of injury in every job, with construction work among the most dangerous. According to the most recent data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 1,075 deaths were attributed to construction site accidents.
That represents 20%…
How Does a Personal Injury Claim Work?
By Folkman Law
In our judicial system, personal injury falls under tort law. This is a branch of civil law that deals with injury or harm to one person caused by another person’s actions. A personal injury claim can apply to car accidents,…
Can Non-Disclosure Agreements Stop You From Filing a Workplace Discrimination Claim?
By Folkman Law
There are many companies with closely guarded secrets. A popular fried chicken fast-food chain and its secret recipe for 11 herbs and spices come to mind. In those scenarios, companies are well within their rights to ask employees to sign…
How Fast Should Truckers Drive at Night?
By Folkman Law
Truckers should only drive at night as fast as they can safely stop within their visible distance. That’s not a neat number, but that’s the reality. At night, everything changes: you see less, you react more slowly, and surprises come…
What Does an Employment Lawyer Do?
By Folkman Law
Work takes up a big part of life, so when something goes wrong on the job, it can ripple into everything else. Many employees in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are not sure where to turn when they’re facing discrimination, missing…
The Hidden Dangers of Soft Tissue Damage After a Car Crash
By Folkman Law
Moments after a serious car accident, you will perform a quick “body check” to see if you’re injured. You can tell right away if you have cuts or problems moving a leg or hand that has been fractured. What…
How to Report a Road Hazard in New Jersey
By Folkman Law
Road hazards in New Jersey can range from potholes and debris to malfunctioning traffic signals or washed-out streets after a storm. These dangers pose risks to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. When you report these hazards, you can prevent accidents…
How Fatal Are Head-On Collisions
By Folkman Law
There is no such thing as a “good crash.” Any car accident is going to disrupt your life. Even with a minor fender bender accident, you are still dealing with repairs and loss of value in your car. With more…
How Melt and Refreeze Situations Can Cause Slip and Fall Accidents on Ice
By Folkman Law
When people think of icy slip and fall accidents, they picture an active snowstorm or freezing rain. In reality, some of the most dangerous ice forms when the weather looks perfectly fine.
Melt and refreeze conditions, when snow or ice…