When you file a personal injury lawsuit after a car accident, you are seeking compensation for everything you have lost because of your injuries. This means not only your medical expenses and lost wages, but also your pain and suffering. If the idea of putting a price...
Personal Injury
When can your personal injury lawsuit be rejected?
From car crashes to pedestrian accidents, slips and falls and animal attacks, personal injuries come in all manner of forms. If you sustain injuries that are a direct result of someone else’s wrongful actions, New Jersey negligence laws permit you to sue the liable...
Why have fatal accidents increased in recent years?
If you look back at historic fatal accident trends, it is clear that the roads have been getting safer overall. Fatalities peaked back in the 1970s and have trended downward since then, with a few exceptions. But even when fatalities have increased for a short time,...
Five of the most dangerous roads in New Jersey
Although New Jersey is rather small geographically, its proximity to many major east coast cities means it has several busy and dangerous roads. Out of the many dangerous roads in New Jersey, there are five that are often thought of as some of the most dangerous....
When can you hold a property owner responsible for your injuries?
A property owner’s duty of care will depend on the status of the visitor. The owner will have more responsibility for your injuries if you are on the property for their benefit. If you are trespassing on private property, the owner generally does not owe you a duty,...
What types of medication can increase crash risks?
When you are sick, you may have no choice but to take medicine to treat your illness and manage its symptoms. These medications usually have no significant side effects, making them safe to consume as the doctor prescribed. Other times, they can cause mild to severe...
Addressing machine malfunction accidents at work
Different industries – construction, warehousing or manufacturing – often rely on machines to help workers get the job done easier and faster. Unfortunately, doing so negligently or without safety measures in place only exposes workers to increased risks of sustaining...
High-risk high chairs: CPSC warns of new product defects
The increasing demands of parenthood often drive new parents to purchase products that provide convenience and comfort in raising their children. For mealtimes, high chairs supposedly offer a means for parents to feed their kids securely. Doing so enables parents to...
Why is determining fault necessary after a car accident?
New Jersey is a no-fault state that requires drivers to have personal injury protection (PIP) so that after a car accident, each driver only needs to file a claim with their auto insurance provider. Who was responsible for the accident does not matter because you will...
Warning issued over fatal air bag malfunction in Dodge pickups
The controversy surrounding Takata’s defective air bag inflators continues. New reports have confirmed that the manufacturer’s faulty parts have caused yet another fatality in the U.S. But what sets this incident apart from previous air bag malfunctions is that this...