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- 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 - DWI Laws in New Jersey
Feb 13, 2018
Like most states, New Jersey does not mess around when it comes to drinking and driving. With many campaigns and other forums warning against the dangers of drunk driving, there is plenty of material dispersed on the subject that drivers should heed. The consequences of drunk driving can be catastrophic for everyone involved, especially if a driver operating a vehicle while intoxicated causes an accident. That is why there are DWI (driving while intoxicated) laws...Read More - Evidence In New Jersey Truck Accident Cases
Feb 7, 2018
Large semi-trucks are intimidating to smaller vehicles on the road because accidents involving large trucks are often terribly destructive. Injuries and significant property damage are typically the outcomes in these situations, and determining who or what is at fault can be challenging. Trucking companies are financially and legally prepared to shield their driver and fight against being declared the party at fault. You should never wage these battles alone. Instead, enlist an experienced attorney willing...Read More - Staying Safe While Driving in Winter Weather
Jan 24, 2018
Anytime you get behind the wheel of a car or truck, there is the potential for an accident that could result in serious injuries. This is especially true during the winter months in New Jersey when roadways can be extremely dangerous due to snow, ice, and other dangerous conditions. No matter how safe you are while driving, the reality is that you could still be involved in an auto accident. If you are planning to travel...Read More - Determining Liability for NJ Slip & Fall Lawsuits During Winter
Jan 10, 2018
New Jersey winters often bring snow, ice, and slush to roads, parking lots, and sidewalks. When snow and slush are tracked inside, they melt, producing puddles of water that can also become a slip and fall hazard. It may come as no surprise that slip and fall accidents in New Jersey are more common in the winter months. Proving that a property owner’s negligence caused your slip and fall injuries, however, is not always a...Read More - Holiday Driving Safety
Dec 28, 2017
The Insurance Institute’s statistics report that New Year’s Eve is consistently reported to have the highest car crash fatalities every year between 1986 and 2002. According to experts, driving on holidays is much more dangerous than driving on other days because of the increased amount of traffic and a greater likelihood of alcohol-impaired drivers. Holidays greatly increase alcohol consumption during family gatherings, work parties, and other related events, so it’s important to be extra cautious. Impaired...Read More - Liability In New Jersey Truck Accidents
Dec 20, 2017
When you have been injured in a serious truck accident, your health and recovery is your first concern. While you are focused on recovering from your injuries, police responders, trucking companies and insurance specialists are hard at work attempting to determine who and what was at fault in the accident. Determining causation is extremely important because it will ultimately determine what party is liable for your injuries, property damage and other costs associated with the...Read More