According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 32,000 seniors die from falls each year. This is a serious problem that requires solutions to help reduce slip and fall risks for this vulnerable age group. While there are many factors that may lead to slip...
Road rage is a serious public safety hazard that deserves attention. The reason is that those who become angry behind the wheel are more likely to get into crashes. When emotions take over, there is always the possibility of an innocent motorist suffering harm. It is...
Workers' compensation provides a valuable service to injured workers. The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported in 2023, the maximum weekly benefit was $1,099. While the compensation is not full pay, it goes a long way in helping you if you...
The roads people drive on daily in Toms River, NJ, can be treacherous. Speeding and reckless driving are among the leading causes of serious car accident injuries. For example, speeding significantly reduces a driver's reaction time, making it difficult for drivers to...
A trucking accident can result in catastrophic consequences, including serious injuries and death. In 2021 over 100,000 big rigs had accidents that resulted in injuries. In the case of a passenger vehicle versus a big rig accident, it may be the trucker's fault....
Being a part of a vehicular accident can be a highly stressful experience. However, it is important to remain calm and take the appropriate steps to ensure safety and safeguard your interests. Considering there were 1,593,390 American vehicle crashes that caused...
It's a nightmare scenario: driving on the highway or a city street when you suddenly lose consciousness or suffer a heart attack. Obviously, it's impossible to drive safely during a severe medical emergency, so the risk of getting into a car accident is high....
Traveling in an Uber or Lyft is a convenient way to get around, but accidents can still occur. If one happens, the scene may feel even more chaotic as a passenger in a rideshare vehicle. That makes it important to stay calm, determine who is at fault and take...
Practicing safe driving helps prevent accidents on New Jersey roads. Unfortunately, some people end up in a rear-end chain-reaction collision through no fault of their own. This occurs when one car collides with the back of another car, causing a chain reaction...
A driver colliding with a person walking across the street can create a tragic outcome. Since a pedestrian lacks any protection, a disabling injury or death is likely to result. Unfortunately, pedestrian deaths are not on the decline. In fact, they have recently...