Images from the scene of a structural collapse are vivid, and highlight the sheer force of the event. Cinder blocks and bricks reduced to rubble, clouds of dust, tons of debris scattered in piles, the side-by-side images of what used to be and what is now – all of these images provide a clear understanding of what has happened, without the need for words. However, the collapse itself is not the only thing that can cause injuries to individuals. The aftermath of such a construction accident can be just as damaging. Injuries that Can Arise from Structural Collapse The most obvious injuries from a structural collapse are those resulting from being stuck by or trapped under debris. Injuries include: Broken…

Anyone that has driven on a highway in New Jersey has had the unnerving experience of being right next to the wheels of a tractor trailer, in traffic, at 60 miles per hour. The size is frightening – and becomes even more frightening when you think that the only thing keeping you from being devoured by those wheels is the driver seated 50 feet away, who may or may not see you. In many ways, motorists are at the mercy of these tractor-trailer drivers as they control the vehicle that will most likely prevail in any accident. However, there are things that motorists can do to keep themselves safe and give drivers of these tractor trailers every opportunity to be…

At 7:29 p.m. on January 24, 2019, the riders on a bus traveling east on Route 80 in Parsippany were texting, looking at social media sites, napping and excited to be most of the way to their destination. Tragically, at 7:30 pm, this changed in a blink of an eye. At that instant, their bus collided with the highway median, launched into the air spun into three cars. One person was killed and thirty-six injured. Sadly, we hear stories such as this frequently in New Jersey. Because of the many commuters who ride buses to New York City, Philadelphia and Newark for work each day, buses are nearly three times more likely to be involved in a large vehicle accident…

Emotional distress is one of the most difficult problems someone can encounter in life because they witnessed an extreme event that caused injury or even death to a loved one or someone else close to you. Emotional distress can be self-guilt, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidal thoughts. The harm is typically caused by an intentional or accidental injury. These cases are easier to win when actual harm is physically caused to the victim since the courts will be able to see the injury, unlike suffering from one that’s emotional. How to File a New Jersey Construction Accident Emotional Distress Lawsuit Working in the construction industry can be incredibly dangerous. Even the strongest of safety policies might not be…

Aggressive driving is a dangerous activity that thousands of drivers partake in each time they hit the roads of New Jersey. It is an activity that can lead to road rage incidents, which could result in severe injury and even death. Aggressive driving is not limited to any type of driver, experience level, or type of vehicle driven. Any driver can wind up being an aggressive driver and more often than not, most drivers drive aggressively at least once in their lifetime. What if you are ever involved in an aggressive Uber driving accident? Do you know what to do as the passenger? Let’s take a look at aggressive Uber driving accidents and what to do in the aftermath. What…