One out of every five Americans in the workplace is 65 or older, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. By comparison, twenty years ago, labor statistics show that one of every eight workers was 65 or older. Retirement patterns have changed significantly in recent decades. An increasing number…
New Jersey has been a pioneer by enacting laws protecting injured workers and their families since 1911. Unfortunately, most people do not know they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, let alone have any idea what is necessary when making a claim. According to the Steven Cohen, Esq., Chairman of…
Friday, May 25th, 2018 marks the third annual National T-Shirt Day, which aims to raise awareness against the dangers of intoxicated driving. Join the personal injury law firm of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., for a day of fun and reflection by taking part in the #NationalTShirtDay social media contest….
Drunk driving accidents take far too many lives in New York and New Jersey. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), an average of 283 people per year are killed in drunk driving accidents in New York alone, and another 137 are killed in New Jersey. Thousands more suffer devastating injuries in…
When a loved one is diagnosed with breast cancer, family and friends deal with a mix of emotions, including sadness, anger, and hope. The same was true when a long-time employee of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., an injury law firm in Bergen County NJ, was diagnosed with breast cancer…
Less than a year after 10-year-old Caleb Schwab was killed in a waterpark accident, his family has received nearly $20 million, believed to be the largest settlement in either Kansas or Missouri in a wrongful death case involving a minor. In total, the Schwab family received $19,732,125, paid by 4…
Each year, families throughout New Jersey think about exciting trips that the whole family can enjoy, from a weekend in Cape May to vacation out of state or out of the country. No matter where you plan to spend your vacation this summer, you should think about the health and…
Many children in New Jersey suffer head injuries when they are involved in falls, car crashes and other types of accidents. These head injuries may cause concussions and other types of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that TBI can result from any type of bump, blow…
A high number of elderly drivers can be found on the roads in New Jersey and across the country, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Many wonder whether an increased number of older drivers could potentially become a traffic safety issue – especially in light of the fact…
At Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., we know how frustrating and anxiety-inducing it can be to learn that an insurance company denied your claim for New Jersey workers’ compensation benefits. However, you should know that you can appeal a denied benefits claim. It is very important to work with an experienced…
