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Will I pay taxes on my settlement?
Taxes are confusing when you just have normal income from employment, but when you have income that falls outside earned money, it can really make doing your taxes difficult. This is especially true if you win a personal injury lawsuit and receive a settlement. The money you receive could be income, or it could…
Insurance companies would rather settle for less than you deserve
At The Law Offices of Cuneo and Leonetti, we understand how quickly insurance companies work after an accident occurs in New Jersey. Representatives may convince you to settle your claim outside of court to prevent you from obtaining the full compensation you deserve. When injured in an accident, however, you have the legal right to seek…
What should I do if I see a drunk driver?
It is no surprise that one of the biggest causes of vehicular accidents in New Jersey is drunk or otherwise impaired drivers. Even if you are driving stone sober, that does not mean that you will not end up in an accident with somebody who is not. It is important to be able to…
3 common workers’ compensation questions
The New Jersey workers’ compensation system can be a little confusing. There are a lot of rules and procedures that you must follow to get benefits. Even when you do get an approval, you may still not understand exactly what to expect from the benefits. Because this is such an important topic for employees,…
How badly can a fiery car crash burn you?
If you become involved in a fiery New Jersey car crash, it could result in your receiving catastrophic burns from which you may never fully recover. As the American Burn Association explains, the problem with fiery car crashes is that you likely will receive four different types of burns as follows: Thermal burns when…
Does OSHA protect against cold-weather injuries?
For employees that work outdoors this winter in New Jersey, there is a possibility for illness and injury due to extreme weather. Cold weather injuries and illnesses include frostbite, chilblain, hypothermia and more. Road construction workers, utility workers and any other employee who works outdoors have vulnerabilities to cold weather. OSHA states that it…