Personal Injury
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Why So Many Auto Accidents Occur at Night
TL;DR: While nighttime driving accounts for only about one-fourth of all hours driven, 50 percent of the nation’s traffic deaths happen at night, according to the National Safety Council. Driving at night comes with increased risks, even when you’re on familiar roads. The potential for accidents increases as winter approaches and the nights grow longer.…
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Who May Be Liable to Pay for Your Injuries in a Boating Accident?
TL;DR: New Jersey is fortunate to have excellent venues for boating, from the Delaware Water Gap to the Jersey Shore. But with the enjoyment and excitement of this form of recreation comes significant risks. During the five-year period from 2018 through 2022, New Jersey saw an average of 77 boating accidents per year, according to…
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Determining Who Is at Fault for a Rear-End Collision
TL;DR: A rear-end car accident occurs when one vehicle collides with the back of another, usually after the lead driver has slowed or come to a halt. These are among the most common types of collisions on the road and can result in serious injuries. In a lawsuit seeking damages, fault is usually placed on…
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Common Signs of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
TL;DR: Entrusting an elder relative to a nursing home or other assisted living facility is a hard decision that is often accompanied by anxiety. You cannot exercise daily supervision over how they are treated, so you necessarily rely on what they tell you when you speak with them by phone or on visits. However, there…
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Symptoms of Internal Organ Damage After an Accident
TL;DR: A car crash or other major accident can result in blunt trauma to various parts of the body, which in turn can result in damage to internal organs. The symptoms of internal organ damage can be hard to spot, as they can vary widely depending on the severity and location of the impact. Delayed…
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Types of Injuries Most Commonly Associated with Winter Slip and Falls
TL;DR: Now that winter’s here, the most routine daily activities can be dangerous due to icy sidewalks, snowy parking lots and slippery steps. When a municipality, business or homeowner fails to take the proper measures to address hazardous walking conditions, the result can be a serious slip and fall injury. While residents of northern states…
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Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents Near Swimming Pools
TL;DR: For many New Jersey residents, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of swimming pool season. Whether at a private club, public facility or a friend’s backyard, people around the state are eager to jump into the water for relaxation and recreation. Of course, safety should always be top priority for anyone in or…
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Can You Sue an Office Building for Elevator or Escalator Injuries?
If you are injured in an elevator or escalator accident, there are several potential defendants who might be liable for your injuries. However, where liability attaches depends greatly on the circumstances of the accident and the relationship between the office building’s ownership and the escalator or elevator. Few building owners maintain their elevators or escalators themselves;…
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Doctors in New Jersey Paid Millions to Promote Drugs
We place our trust in doctors, assuming that they will make decisions based on the best interests of patients rather than the financial interests of pharmaceutical companies. A recent report released by ProPublica has many questioning the validity of this assumption, however. According to this report, pharmaceutical companies routinely pay doctors for speaking about their…
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Toms River Woman Alleges Negligent EMS Workers Caused Her to Fall from Stretcher
It’s never a good situation when you require the assistance of emergency medical services personnel. Once you’re in their hands however, you trust that they will take all possible measures to keep you safe and comfortable until you can receive treatment at a hospital or other type of medical facility. The last thing most people…
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Steps that Property Owners Should Take when Freezing Rain Threatens Outdoor Walkways
When winter weather is mentioned, people often envision a blanket of white snow. However some of the most dangerous seasonal conditions are much more difficult to see. Freezing rain that collects on sidewalks and other outdoor pathways is more likely to cause a serious slip and fall accident than crunchy white powder. An invisible layer…
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Increased Height of Pickup Trucks Cited as a Safety Hazard
Your imagination is not getting the best of you if it seems like many passenger vehicles are taller than ever. The height of the average pickup truck is more than 10 percent higher than vehicles in that category a generation ago. Many SUV models also put the driver farther above the ground than in the…