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School transportation association supports seat belts in buses
Most New Jersey residents will agree that seat belt usage makes sense. Indeed, it is one of the most important things that automobile drivers and passengers can do to avoid injury in the event of a collision. Nevertheless, the majority of school buses throughout the nation are still unequipped with seat belts. However, as… Read More »
New Jersey trip and fall accidents
Trip and fall accidents can happen virtually anywhere in New Jersey, but when they happen on another person’s property, it is important to evaluate whether or not the property owner or the party in charge of the property was negligent in maintaining its safety. New Jersey property owners and property managers have a legal… Read More »
Can technology prevent drunk driving accidents?
Today’s automotive technology improvements have made driving a safer activity than during any time in the past. Similar advances are being used to reduce other problems that cause auto accidents. In the years to come, it may be possible to stop drunk drivers before they can cause a serious accident on the Garden State… Read More »
Pursuing personal injury claims for rear-end collisions
In the state of New Jersey, police are usually more apt to assign fault to the other driver in an accident if the driver hits you from behind. According to New Jersey laws, drivers in the back of another vehicle have a higher degree of legal responsibility. As such, drivers who rear-end other cars… Read More »
Distracted drivers should change for safety’s sake
Excellent drivers stay fully aware of their surroundings at all times. They watch carefully to make sure that they are not presenting a danger to themselves or others. Unfortunately, they share the roads with drivers that don’t do any of those things. Drivers who don’t pay attention while on the roads are called distracted… Read More »
What responsibility does your landlord have to keep stairs safe?
Tenants have an array of specific rights, among which is the right to a safe home kept free of danger. Chief amongst your safety considerations as a tenant should be the stairs to and from your home. If those are unsafe, you run the risk of suffering severe injuries that can be debilitating and… Read More »
Dangerous conditions could be more minor than you realize
When people hear the term “dangerous conditions,” they often think of things that are blatantly and obviously dangerous, such as having a balcony or a catwalk without a railing. They may also think of things like snow and ice, which can cause a slip and fall accident. While these are well known and certainly… Read More »
U Drive. U Text. U Pay.: What is it?
The 21st century has seen texting become virtually ubiquitous in the United States. It has benefits, like being able to easily send short quick messages to friends and family members anytime from anywhere. It also has disadvantages, like being a distraction for drivers. That distraction can be deadly for drivers, their passengers, people in… Read More »
Who can I hold liable if I am injured on private property?
When someone is injured on private property, who can be held liable for damages resulting from those injuries? You might say that a property owner is always responsible, but that is not always the case. While visitors have a reasonable expectation that they will not be injured, they also have a duty to exercise… Read More »
Ways to avoid car accidents on New Jersey roads
While Spring is on the horizon, the dangers of driving on New Jersey roads doesn’t end when ice and snow go away. There are any number of other reasons why cars and other vehicles get in accidents. March and April rains make the roads slick, hard to maneuver on and reduce visibility, as can… Read More »
