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Is COVID-19 Covered by Workers’ Compensation? | Harold J. Gerr Law

Mar 24, 2023

Is COVID-19 Covered by Workers’ Compensation? Can you file a There have been no specific rulings on these questions yet. Did your coronavirus illness arise out of or during the course of your employment, or did you contract coronavirus directly from your workplace? The answers to these questions may depend on your profession. For example, there is a strong argument that health care professionals, such as nurses, working with coronaviru...

New Jersey Animal Attacks Lawyers | Dog Bite Negligence

Mar 24, 2023

New Jersey Animal Attacks Lawyers discuss Dog Bites Negligence of Dog Owners and Handlers Protecting Your Rights after a Dog Bites You-The Law in New Jersey In New Jersey, owners and handlers of dogs are not given the latitude they are in many other states. Most jurisdictions abide by the “one free bite” rule, allowing owners and handlers to escape the harshest provisions of the law unless the dog shows a propensity to bit...

Common Construction Site Hazards | NJ Construction Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

What are Common Construction Site Hazards? Construction sites are danger zones for many employees and those located near residential construction areas. Construction typically deals with heavy machinery, heights, and other hazards that are extremely dangerous. Due to the nature of the construction industry, accidents often lead to severe injuries and fatalities. Injured victims are often forced to deal with the costs for recovery, including medical bills, lost wages, and disability. Victims facing thes...

Back to School Safety During COVID-19 | Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr

Mar 24, 2023

Back to School Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic With the start of the school year approaching, there are many uncertainties surrounding the virus and the ability of school districts to prepare buildings and protocols to address the risks. When the threat of COVID-19 became an inescapable reality in New Jersey, schools shut down early. All 1.4 million students in the state were forced to learn from home for the final three months o...

Defective Equipment | New Jersey Product Liability Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Dangerous or Defective Equipment Seeking Compensation When Injured by Dangerous or Defective Equipment In today’s consumer culture, where companies vie competitively to capture market share as quickly as possible, many products are rushed to stores and consumers, with little or inadequate testing and analysis to determine the risks posed. Even worse, many manufacturers simply assume that a certain number of people will get hurt, and have built that liability into the cost of th...

Fall Safety Tips for Motorists | Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr

Mar 24, 2023

Fall Safety Tips for Motorists The fall season often brings enjoyable weather and outdoor activities, however, it also presents unique challenges for drivers. The natural seasonal changes and weather conditions causes fall to be more hazardous for drivers. This is because of the falling leaves combined with the wetter, frostier conditions. This, coupled with fewer daylight hours, makes Be Aware of Sunrise and Sunset Changes Sun glare is very problematic durin...

Manufacturing Accidents | New Jersey Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyers: Getting Compensation When You Are Injured in a Warehouse or Manufacturing Accident When you work in a Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim In most instances, your claim for benefits after a manufacturing or warehouse accident will be under New Jersey’s Though you can work directly with your employer throughout the workers’ compensation process, it is highly recommended that you retain an attorney to protect you...

Construction Workers Staying Safe at Work | Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr

Mar 24, 2023

How can Construction Workers Stay Safe at Work? Construction is an essential industry, but it presents unique hazards. There are 6.5 million people in the construction industry, and approximately half of these workers are injured every year. Most Each year, the To ensure the safety of all employees working in the construction field, important safety measures must be followed. Below are several useful tips aimed at helping construction workers avoi...

Safety Tips for Celebrating Halloween | Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr

Mar 24, 2023

Safety Tips for Celebrating Halloween During Halloween, safety is a top priority for families, schools, businesses, and communities. Amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, figuring out how to safely celebrate this holiday is more essential than ever. COVID-19 has added extra concerns that will inevitably affect Halloween participation, such as trick-or-treating and gatherings. An adult or child who wants to enjoy holiday festivities should plan on implementing a few extra precautions this year. Non-Traditiona...

The Law Firm of Harold J. Gerr | American Cancer Society Work

Mar 24, 2023

The Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr: American Cancer Society Work Attorney Mr. Gerr sponsors events in East Brunswick, Old Bridge, Piscataway, South Plainfield, South River, West Windsor-Plainsboro and Woodbridge. Please see the American Cancer Society’s website at : Contact the Office of Harold J. Gerr, Attorney at Law At our office, we bring more than 35 years of experience to injured people throughout central New Jersey...