Car accidents are considered one of the primary concerns by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention because of how common they are and because of the damages and harm they can do to victims. It is helpful for car accident victims to be familiar with the common...
Personal Injury
Not all forms of distracted driving involve cellphones
Cellphone use while driving is a problem in New Jersey and throughout the nation. That is why ongoing local and state initiatives are targeted at reducing the instances of cellphone distracted driving incidents to make roads safer. However, cellphones are not the only...
When should you ignore that call on your company cellphone?
Multitasking can be great in the office, and if you have a company cellphone you may feel like you are required to be on-call 24/7. There is one time when you should ignore that work call, however, and that is when you are driving. This is because distracted driving...
Penalties proposed for dog bite incidents when owners flee
When people in New Jersey express concerns about being injured in an accident or incident, they will automatically think about an auto collision, a work accident, being hurt on someone else’s property or suffering harm because of a defective product. There are, of...
Multiple defendants may be liable for a semitrailer crash
Sadly, truck accidents are not uncommon in the United States and often lead to serious injuries or fatalities. When this happens, it is important that all responsible parties are held responsible for the crash. A recent collision that killed a New Jersey man...
Filing a slip and fall claim against a New Jersey business owner
New Jersey business owners owe shoppers and other invitees a duty to take reasonable actions to maintain the safety of their businesses. When a business owner breaches this duty, a victim of a slip and fall accident can file a legal claim against the owner and other...
Motorcycle rider loses leg in collision with automobile
Motorcycle fans seem willing to ignore the risks of their hobby in exchange for the feeling of riding free as the wind. Unhappily, when a motorcycle collides with another motor vehicle, the driver of the motorcycle usually suffers a severe or even fatal injury while...
New Jersey gives statewide grants to combat distracted driving
Distracted driving has been a constant problem in New Jersey and across the United States since smartphones with seemingly endless capabilities came into prominence. In the past year, the health crisis has exacerbated road dangers as drivers have used the less...
What personal injury victims should know about settlement offers
An accident that causes injuries can be a legal and financial headache for a New Jersey victim. Even if their own actions had nothing to do with the cause of the fall, crash, or other dangerous event, they may find themselves investigating their possible claims to...
Home sellers are required to disclose lead paint hazards
When a family is thinking about purchasing a home in New Jersey, they are probably considering how many bedrooms and bathrooms they would like, whether there is adequate outdoor space and the neighborhood amenities. They may not consider whether their loved ones will...