Toms River New Jersey Personal Injury Law Blog
3 ways rideshare companies risk your safety
Rideshare companies have revolutionized how people use private transportation. According to carsurance.net, 4.98 billion trips occurred in 2020 with one major rideshare company alone. This company claims that 99.9 percent of their trips had no safety incident. That...
Recognizing capnocytophaga after a dog bite
Not every New Jersey dog bite leads to a serious injury or dangerous complications. Yet, sometimes, what seems at first like a relatively minor dog bite may progress into something far more serious. Capnocytophaga is one such complication linked to dog bites, and in...
Data shows the consequences of falls involving older adults
Whether you fall down while performing your job duties, walking in the neighborhood or shopping in a store, the accident could leave you with a wide range of hardships. If you find yourself involved in such an accident as an older adult, you could have an especially...
How New Jersey is dealing with dangerous intersections
Intersections are the sites for a high percentage of the nation's road fatalities. Human error and poor design contribute to many crashes at New Jersey intersections, among the nation's most dangerous. However, the state is taking measures to address this growing...
How can walking on scaffolding lead to serious injuries?
When you think of possible places you may suffer from injuries, a scaffold may not immediately come to mind. Working in construction often involves putting yourself in harm's way, and climbing up on a walkway several feet above the ground is no different. Learning...
What do New Jersey’s recent distracted driving statistics tell us?
If you live in New Jersey, you know how dangerous distracted drivers can be. In today's fast-paced world, many distracted driving incidents now involve cellphone use. What do recent driving statistics say about distracted driving trends in the state? Recent distracted...
What is New Jersey’s law concerning dog bites?
A dog attack can be a scary situation, but the law has your back. You may want to hold someone responsible for the accident. The law dictates exactly who that is. The New Jersey Certified Officer Association explains state law makes the owner liable for any actions of...
What is the statute of limitations after a New Jersey auto wreck?
Automobile accidents may result in serious injuries, property damage and even fatalities. By filing a claim, individuals who sustained harm, whether physical or otherwise, in a wreck may retrieve compensation for their losses. However, there are rules for doing so,...
The dangers of buzzed driving
New Jersey was the first state to outlaw drunk driving, with a bill passed and enacted in 1906. Arrests were based on police observations, leading to a $500 fine and a maximum jail sentence of 60 days. Over time, the initial law of the land with most states was .15...
Risky driving behaviors frequent factors in ride-hailing crashes
Ride-booking continues to grow in popularity in New Jersey and other parts of the nation. Yet, because ride-hailing services are still relatively new, confusion exists about who is responsible when their vehicles crash while in service. A new safety report released by...
