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Did road conditions contribute to your wreck?
New Jersey residents are just digging themselves out from Winter 2017’s worst storm to date. That means that the highways and streets are being subjected to more harsh salt treatments that melt the ice but contribute to the problem of eroding roads and potholes. There’s no doubt that when ice and snow build up… Read More »
When should senior citizens give up driving?
For senior citizens, being able to drive means hanging on to their precious independence just a little bit longer. They don’t have to worry about becoming a burden on their adult children or on younger friends as long as they still have cars and valid drivers’ licenses. But some seniors continue driving longer than… Read More »
The true saga of the McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit
Perhaps the most notorious personal injury settlement of all time belongs to the 79-year-old grandmother from Albuquerque, New Mexico, who in 1992, sued the fast food chain after she received severe burns from the cup of hot coffee she got from a McDonald’s drive-thru. Everyone, it seemed, jumped to the conclusion that this was… Read More »
What to do after losing a loved one in an accident
If your loved one was killed in an accident, the loss can leave you so bereft and mired in grief that you don’t even know how to take the necessary steps to resolve urgent financial matters. Below are some tips for survivors in the days and weeks following their loved one’s death. Organize the… Read More »
Are your injuries due to a property owner’s negligence?
Residents are hunkering down as winter storms bear down on New Jersey. The forecast is calling for arctic blasts and snowfall coupled with tropical storm-force winds. In the words of one forecaster, “A lot of winter [is] coming at you fast.” With the entire state under a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National… Read More »
The real-world benefits of an experienced personal injury lawyer
Being injured in a motor vehicle or other kind of accident in which you bear no fault is as frustrating as it is painful. Victims of these accidents are often overwhelmed by frustration as medical expenses continue to mount throughout the recovery process. It can feel like there is no way to overcome the… Read More »
Google Maps offers tips for Thanksgiving travelers
Okay, so you’re probably not going over the river and through the woods, but chances are good that you will be traveling to some destination this Thanksgiving. According to AAA, they anticipate that nearly 49 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles during the period of the day before the holiday to the… Read More »
Can your employer be responsible for an office party accident?
If you overindulge at this year’s holiday party and wind up injured in an accident, is your employer who threw the party liable for your injuries? It turns out that here in New Jersey they might. The state’s social host liability laws hold hosts liable for their guests’ injuries resulting from “negligent operation of… Read More »
How big of a danger is workplace violence?
Losing a loved one to workplace violence is horrific. Family members and loved ones will be thrust into a nightmare they can’t escape as they try to make sense of a senseless act that took the life of someone they held dear. Due to its negative impact on America’s workforce, some industries now recognize… Read More »
Safety violations found in prior audit of New Jersey Transit
The tragic accident last month at the Hoboken train station is still under investigation by agents with the National Transportation Safety Board. However, already New Jersey Transit is facing intense scrutiny for prior violations federal authorities discovered during an audit of the commuter rail operations earlier this summer. The horrific mass transit accident happened… Read More »
