Hundreds of thousands of car accident injuries occur in the United States every year, ranging from minor bumps and bruises to catastrophic injuries that result in permanent disabilities or even death. While car accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ranks the following injuries in the “top five,” based on data collected and analyzed by the federal government every year. Head and brain injuries: One-third of all head and brain injuries in the U.S. every year result from car accidents, according to the CDC. Brain injuries like concussions can cause harm even if no external damage is present. Spinal cord injuries: Damage to the spinal cord can cause loss of feeling or…

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports the national large truck crash statistics annually. According to their detailed reports, the number of large trucks and buses in fatal crashes has increased by 26 percent between 2009 and 2015. Many studies have been conducted to determine the common causes of truck accidents and how to prevent them. The FMCSA concedes that truck accidents are very complex events that are influenced by many different factors that could happen days or even months before the crash. The most common factors that influence truck accidents include driver experience and training, driver impairment, weather conditions, traffic signaling, vehicle design and overall highway conditions. Typically, truck crashes are a result of several of these factors.…

Being injured in any type of vehicle accident can have significant and devastating consequences for the victim as well the family members of someone who is fatally injured. According to police in Secaucus, a 56-year-old man was fatally injured last week when he was hit by a garbage truck.  If you or someone you know has been injured in a similar accident, finding a lawyer to look into how to handle the case is important for protecting your rights and receiving compensation. An investigation of an accident like this should be completed immediately. Unfortunately, garbage truck accidents are all too common and may raise concerns of negligence about who is responsible for the accident. The man was an employee of…

New Jersey’s workers’ compensation laws are in place to protect the interests of both employers and employees in the event of work-related accidents. When you’ve been injured on the job, employers must pay worker’s compensation benefits. Benefits may include medical bills, temporary disability benefits or permanent benefits. These benefits will be received regardless who was at fault. In exchange for the benefits, you can’t legally sue the employer for damages unless the injuries arose during an intentional or malicious event. Issues may arise when insurance companies attempt to pay an amount less than what injured workers are entitled to for their claim. When you’ve been injured as a result of an accident at work, you need to file a formal…

Unfortunately, despite the many different advancements in safety technology and legislators’ efforts to cut down on vehicle injuries and fatalities, the U.S. Department of Transportation has recently released information about fatal traffic crash data from 2016. Fatal accidents claim the lives of far too many people each year because of human error. Some of the top causes of accidents that may have otherwise been avoided include drunk driving, distracted driving, reckless behavior, and drowsy driving. Many of the accidents caused by human error could lead to an injury claim. According to the study, which looks at data from all 50 states in addition to District of Columbia, more than 37,000 lives were lost on roadways throughout the United States in…