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Construction Accident in Clifton Claims Life of Father of Four

By Michael P. Burakoff |

A tragic construction accident in Clifton has left a community grieving after a boom lift tipped over and killed a 34-year-old worker on the morning of April 13. According to witnesses, the incident occurred at a construction site on Main Avenue near Homer Street. A heavy orange boom lift, equipped with a front bucket,… Read More »

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NJ Woman Files Lawsuit in Dog Attack at Animal Shelter

By Michael P. Burakoff |

People visit animal shelters to pick out a new friend for their household. They may be expecting to bring home a new cat or dog or perhaps an exotic animal. But one thing they are not expecting is to get bitten and severely injured by a dog. Unfortunately, a woman from Scotch Plains experienced… Read More »

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When a Run Turns Into a Slip and Fall

By Michael P. Burakoff |

As the weather warms up, more people head outdoors for a run. Instead of spending time at the gym, people are more likely to be outside jogging on sidewalks, trails, and parking lots. While jogging may seem like a simple and low-risk activity, unexpected hazards can quickly turn a routine workout into a serious… Read More »

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Driver Suffers Major Injuries in East Windsor Crash

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Intersections can be tricky. When drivers are not paying attention, they can be involved in serious car accidents. This was recently the case in East Windsor. A driver was seriously injured after rear-ending a truck. The crash happened on the morning of April 13. He was airlifted by New Jersey State Police helicopter to… Read More »

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Filing an Uninsured Motorist Claim

By Michael P. Burakoff |

The law requires all motorists to have insurance if they drive a car on New Jersey’s roadways. However, not everyone follows the law. Many people drive without insurance. New Jersey’s uninsured motorist rate sits at roughly 14%. This means that approximately 1 in 7 drivers have no auto insurance. While this rate is not… Read More »

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Woman Killed in Haddon Township Bicycle Crash

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Bicyclists and motorists alike need to be careful when crossing intersections. Motorists do not always look for pedestrians and bike riders, and crashes can be fatal. Sadly, this was recently the case in New Jersey. A woman was killed while crossing an intersection in Haddon Township. The fatal crash occurred just after noon on… Read More »

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Why Have New Jersey Roads Gotten More Dangerous?

By Michael P. Burakoff |

New Jersey drivers are not just imagining it. Roadways across the state have become more dangerous since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the data backs that up. Traffic fatalities rose sharply after years of relative stability, climbing from 558 deaths in 2019 to 587 in 2020 and then surging to 697 in 2021, the largest… Read More »

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Statewide E-Bike Regulations Signed into Law

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Riding bicycles can be dangerous on crowded New Jersey streets. Lawmakers are taking note and making changes to the law to make the roads safer but more restricted. On his final full day in office, New Jersey’s outgoing governor signed a new law regulating electric bicycles that will take effect on July 19, 2026,… Read More »

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2 Injured at Construction Site of 28-Story Building

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Construction is a necessary but dangerous activity. Workers can get injured at any time. Two construction workers were injured on the morning of February 12 after an incident at a high-rise construction site in Hoboken. The accident prompted a large emergency response and a temporary road closure. Local emergency crews were dispatched to a… Read More »

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1 Injured in School Bus Crash

By Michael P. Burakoff |

Parents usually do not think much of putting their child on a bus and sending them to school. These buses are heavy-duty, but the truth is that accidents can still occur. A school bus crash recently occurred in Camden County in New Jersey, leaving one child injured. The crash, which involved a school bus… Read More »

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