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- Woman Hit By Speeding Cop Says Lights Were Not On
Jun 21, 2018
Police, firemen, and EMTs are first responders and need the right of way in order to effectively perform the duties of their job. They could be responding to an accident, a fire or a number of things that happen on a daily basis. This is why you are taught to pull to the side of the road if you see and/or hear sirens. But what does not often get talked about is that sometimes when...Read More - SUV Crashes Through Storefront Injuring Worker
Jun 19, 2018
When you think of a car accident it is typical to think of a vehicle crashing into another vehicle while on the road. And while an intersection, a heavy traffic situation or merge is a typical scene to place the accident at, there are actually many incidents that take place outside of that setting. This was recently showcased at a bookstore in New Jersey when an SUV crashed through the storefront, injuring a bookstore employee...Read More - Preserve Evidence if You Were Bitten by a Dog
Jun 8, 2018
Many of us own pets, and as a dog owner, we recognize our responsibility to protect ourselves and those around us from a dog that might become dangerous. Being bitten by a dog is a traumatic experience, both psychologically and physically. If you have been bitten by a dog, you have important rights and privileges to consider. The trauma of being bitten could make it difficult for you to gather evidence and to remember the...Read More - Car Accidents With Uninsured or Underinsured Drivers
Jun 4, 2018
Getting into a car accident is never a pleasant situation, but thankfully accident insurance is designed to limit the financial repercussions of being involved in a motor vehicle crash. In the state of New Jersey, laws require motorists to carry a very minimal amount of liability insurance to cover the costs of an accident. Unfortunately, this minimum threshold rarely covers the full costs of an accident, and some car owners fail to adhere to insurance...Read More - Trampoline-Related Injuries
Jun 1, 2018
Trampolines are increasingly popular amongst adults, teens, and children. Unfortunately, most people are completely unaware of just how dangerous trampolines are. Researchers have determined that over one million individuals visited the emergency room for injuries caused by a trampoline between 2002 and 2011. It’s crucial that homeowners understand they may be liable when someone is injured on a trampoline in their home. Trampoline Accidents and Injury Liability Homeowners will be liable for injuries arising from...Read More - Fatal School Bus Crash Under Investigation
May 30, 2018
What was supposed to be a bus ride to a school field trip turned into a horrific morning for a group of fifth-graders. A school bus transporting 38 fifth-graders and seven adults (including the driver) collided with a dump truck, resulting in the death of a student and a teacher while leaving 43 others injured. The incident took place around 10:21 a.m. on Interstate 80 in Morris County, New Jersey. The impact of the collision...Read More - Brain Injuries Caused by Negligence
Apr 26, 2018
Brain injuries are particularly traumatic for both victims and the victim’s loved ones. Head injuries can cause a host of problems that may or may not be apparent right away. Victims often mistakenly believe that they are aware of the extent of their injuries only to have more severe symptoms surface long after they have already agreed on a compensation amount. Physical symptoms may heal, but a traumatic brain injury can drastically and permanently change...Read More - Maximizing Your Workers Compensation Claim
Apr 17, 2018
Work-related injuries can be devastating, life-changing and expensive. Prior to the passage of worker’s compensation laws, workers often suffered life threatening and catastrophic injuries without any type of recourse. Employees injured on the job had to prove that their employers had been negligent to be awarded any compensation, but proving a standard of care for dangerous occupations like factory work or coal mining was nearly impossible. Eventually, governments and states created workers compensation laws to...Read More - Talking on a Cell Phone While Driving: Is It Negligent?
Mar 14, 2018
Many states and cities ban texting while driving. Texting, as well as activities like searching an address book or music list or checking social media while driving, is commonly seen as negligence, or a failure to use due care while driving. While some locales likewise ban talking on a cell phone while driving, the question of whether having a phone conversation while driving is negligent is less clear. Negligence is the legal standard that determines...Read More - Use Elevators, Handrails, and Tunnels to Avoid Slip and Falls
Feb 21, 2018
The National Institute of Health reports that over 1.6 million older adults will require emergency room services due to fall-related injuries every year, and the likelihood of falling significantly increases as the weather gets colder. Winter-related slips and falls are one of the largest causes of work-related injuries. Colder weather causes ice to collect in open areas like parking lots and melted snow to accumulate inside doorways which are both very hazardous. Over 25 percent...Read More