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New Jersey Woman Suing McDonald’s After Suffering Burns
In 1994, a jury famously awarded $2.8 million to a 79-year-old woman who sued McDonald’s after sustaining serious burn injuries caused by hot coffee handed to her through a drive-thru window. The case made national headlines due to the amount that was awarded. It was even considered a frivolous lawsuit at the time. This… Read More »
Several Injured When Car Crashes Into Nail Salon in Howell Township
Vehicles need to stay on the road. When they fail to do so because the driver loses control, they can collide with buildings and cause harm to those inside. This type of incident recently happened in New Jersey. A car slammed into a Howell Township nail salon on the afternoon of December 2. Police… Read More »
Woman Attacked by Rottweiler in Gated Community in Bergen County
Dog bites can be serious, and a person can be attacked at any time. A woman was seriously injured on the afternoon of November 20 after being attacked by a large dog in a gated community in Bears Nest Condominium Complex in Park Ridge, which is located in Bergen County. Officers from Park Ridge… Read More »
Man Awarded $15.5 Million for Construction Zone Injury
Construction work can be dangerous. When construction zones are not properly marked, drivers can suffer catastrophic injuries. A New Jersey driver can attest to this. The man, who was 23 years old at the time, was seriously injured in a Hunterdon County construction zone more than seven years ago. He was recently awarded $15.5… Read More »
Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Running Over Person
Hit and run accidents are often serious. Because drivers are supposed to stop after being involved in a crash, these accidents are morally wrong as well as illegal. A Passaic County woman has been arrested after allegedly running over another person with her vehicle, according to the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office. On December 3,… Read More »
Man Killed in Hit and Run Pedestrian Crash
It is always sad when a person is hit by a car. It is especially heartbreaking when they are left for dead. Sadly, this was recently the case in New Jersey. A recent hit and run crash left a pedestrian dead. The fatal accident occurred on the evening of October 18 in Camden County…. Read More »
Product Liability Claims Allowed to Move Forward Against NJ Cannabis Retailers
A New Jersey court has permitted product liability claims to move forward against dispensaries and retailers of cannabis products under the New Jersey Product Liability Act (NJPLA). In a case in Monmouth County, the plaintiff, a former track and field athlete, alleged that high-potency THC edibles and disposable vape products sold by the defendants… Read More »
4 Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on New Jersey Turnpike
It can be easy for a driver to end up in the wrong direction on the freeway. This is especially true late at night, when low visibility, fatigue, confusion, and drunk driving may all play a role. Sadly, four people were recently killed in a wrong-way crash on the New Jersey Turnpike. All were… Read More »
Man Injured in Forklift Accident at Old Dominion Freight Line
Forklifts and other machines are often used in warehouses and freight facilities to haul heavy materials. While these machines make tasks easier, they need to be used properly. One wrong move while using a forklift can lead to a serious accident. A man was recently injured in a workplace accident at the Old Dominion… Read More »
How Bad Distracted Driving is in New Jersey
Cell phones. Radios. Passengers. Pets. Driving comes with so many distractions nowadays. It is so hard to pay attention to the road when you have a dog moving around the vehicle, children screaming in the backseat, and your spouse texting you every minute. Driving requires a driver’s full attention at all times, but let’s… Read More »
