The ShopRite grocery chain is recalling one day's worth of certain meat products made and sold at one location this week, because they may have been contaminated with plastic fragments. The recall is of store-made ground beef, pork and meatloaf mix produced and sold...
Personal Injury
Is workers’ compensation my only choice if I’m injured at work?
In New Jersey, workers’ compensation serves as the primary remedy for employees who sustain injuries on the job. This system operates under a “no-fault” principle, which is meant to ensure that injured workers receive benefits, such as medical expenses and lost wages,...
D’oh! 2 Million Donuts from Dunkin, Other Popular Brands Recalled
Approximately 2 million donuts from Dunkin’ and other brands, as well as other baked goods, have been recalled due to listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA's enforcement report notes that the recall, which manufacturer FGF...
NJ Company Recalls Chocolate Product Due to Undeclared Milk
Kayco, of Bayonne, is recalling Glicks Dark Chocolate Conettos due to undeclared milk. Individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities could experience serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume the affected product. The Conettos were distributed...
Wegmans Recalls Frozen Chicken Nuggets Over Bone Fragments
Supermarket chain Wegmans has voluntarily recalled some of its frozen, fully cooked chicken nuggets because they may contain bone fragments. The recall aligns with a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service,...
Posting your injury on social media? How can this affect your injury claim
Social media is a big part of your life, but it can affect your personal injury claim in ways you might not expect. If you got hurt at a concert in New Jersey, what you post online could change the outcome of your case. Knowing how social media impacts your claim and...
Popular Cheeses Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
A New Jersey-based distributor is recalling two types of cheese products sold in five states. Abbey Specialty Foods, which is based in Fairfield, New Jersey, is recalling certain batches of Wicklow Gold Nettle & Chive and Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb...
Third-party liability in the context of construction accidents
Third-party liability in construction accidents happens when someone other than your employer is responsible for your injury at work. This could be a subcontractor or a company that makes equipment. It's different from workers' compensation, where you don't need to...
Are workers’ compensation and personal injury lawsuits the same?
After an injury at work, many employees are left wondering about their next steps, including what lawsuit to file. While workers’ compensation covers lost wages and medical costs, there may be instances where pursuing a personal injury lawsuit makes more sense. ...
Eye Drops Sold in NJ Recalled Over Fungal Contamination
A major eye drop brand has issued a nationwide product recall out of concern for fungal contamination, which could cause an eye infection and threaten users' vision, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Alcon Laboratories is voluntarily recalling one...
