Personal Injury
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Investigation Reveals Numerous Unexplained Deaths in NJ Group Homes
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Thousands of our New Jersey neighbors require some extra support to manage the tasks of daily life safely. To address this need, there are more than 2,000 group homes for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities throughout the Garden State. For many residents of these facilities, it is difficult or impossible to speak up about
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Collision with Dump Truck in Hawthorne Kills SUV Driver
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Suburban communities in North Jersey and elsewhere often have signs restricting trucks of a certain size or weight from traveling on residential streets. Many of us ignore these warnings because they don’t apply to us, but when the operator of a commercial vehicle fails to heed the rules, a tragedy could result. Even in situations
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Motorcyclist Dies After Being Ejected in High-Speed Crash with Car
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When a vehicle collision occurs, especially at high speeds, bodies of the involved individuals remain in motion until something stops them, or their momentum subsides. Inside a car or truck, accident victims usually are constrained by their seat belt or the body of the vehicle. Someone riding a motorcycle does not have this type of
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Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents Near Swimming Pools
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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 near
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Four Dead in Crash Involving School Minivan on Route 10 in Morris County
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Some of the most dangerous roads in New Jersey are highways that are crowded with commuters, as well as cars driven by people patronizing businesses on either side of the traffic, such as Routes 4, 17, 46, 10 and 22. Many accidents occur normally on these highways, but when something happens to increase traffic volume,
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As Warmer Weather Arrives, Will Motorcycle Airbags Cut Down on Severe Injuries?
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While some motorcycle riders take to New Jersey’s roads year-round, bikers are a much more common sight when the weather warms up. Now, after a cold winter, riders are gearing back up, and more than ever they are utilizing new technology that acts like an automobile airbag in the event of an accident. Motorcycle airbag
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Six Dead in Pulaski Skyway Crash
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Driving in North Jersey is not for the faint of heart. The busiest section of the most densely populated state is packed with cars and trucks driven people who don’t always follow traffic laws. Most people who live in the region get used to the challenges that face drivers, but there some areas that are
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NJ Transit Switching Rideshare Services Used to Assist Disabled Passengers Due to Safety Concerns
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The use of rideshare services has exploded in New Jersey and elsewhere in the United States. Originally, drivers for companies such as Uber and Lyft replicated traditional taxicabs, transporting passengers without access to a car, and ferrying people to and from the airport. From there, rideshare contractors started delivering meals and packages to people’s homes.
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New Jersey Court Says Homeowner Policy Covers Housekeeper’s Dog Bite Claim at Vacation Residence
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Even dogs that might seem gentle at first glance are a capable of causing severe harm without warning. When this occurs, victims could wind up with cuts, emotional damage and even broken bones. New Jersey law gives injured parties the ability to obtain compensation from pet owners even without a showing of negligence, but sometimes
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Authorities Investigating Fatal Tenafly Crash Involving Two Trucks
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Most people understand that sanitation workers must be strong and willing to work in all types of weather conditions. However, it’s easy to overlook the dangers associated with this type of work, which usually requires one or two individuals to hop on and off a large truck that makes frequent stops. Impatient drivers, or those
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Newark Student’s Family Alleges Catastrophic Injury Caused by School Bus Driver Negligence
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Despite laws established to protect young people as they get on and off of school buses, serious accidents involving students continue to occur. In some cases, the victims of these incidents suffer catastrophic injuries. While many of these collisions occur because motorists ignore the rules designed to increase safety around school buses, a recent New
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Death of 18-Year-Old in Paterson Leads to Calls for Laws to Protect E-Bike Riders
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Electric bikes (e-bikes) and scooters offer numerous benefits to riders, particularly in New Jersey, where high prices and heavy traffic can make automobile ownership difficult. Many Garden State residents own electric bikes and scooters, while others use them through sharing services in cities such as Newark, Jersey City and Hoboken. Despite their popularity, the state