Toms River New Jersey Personal Injury Law Blog
Could your worker’s compensation be at risk due to social media?
You probably think nothing of tweeting on Twitter or updating your status on Facebook. However, it is these actions that could lead to trouble when it comes to your worker's compensation case in New Jersey. Social media is a very public forum, and if you say the wrong...
Do you have an action plan in case of an accident?
Nobody ever wants to anticipate getting into an auto accident in New Jersey, but it is a smart idea to prepare yourself just in case it does happen. It is far better to be ready for a bad event than to have it happen and not know what to do. Preparing for an auto...
Protect yourself from electric scooter accidents
New Jersey, like much of the country, is part of the electric scooter craze. The devices are legal on streets, highways and bicycle paths. Whether they are legal on sidewalks is up to local municipalities and counties. Scooters are popular because they are inexpensive...
How does drowsy driving cause crashes?
New Jersey residents like you may have heard of the phenomenon of drowsy driving. This behavior, though dangerous, is unfortunately somewhat common. Many drivers may be engaging in drowsy driving without even realizing how dangerous it is. But drowsy driving does not...
Why dogs attack and how to protect yourself
During a 14-year span that ended in 2018, 471 Americans died as the result of dog bite injuries. A victims’ rights organization, Dogsbite.org, says pit bulls caused two-thirds of all deaths followed by Rottweilers, which accounted for 10%. Still, professional dog...
Sanitation worker wins over $4M for commercial vehicle accident
New Jersey’s sanitation workers do not expect life-altering events to take place during their early morning work shifts. A Tom’s River man, however, experienced one such event at 5:30 a.m. while working on his twenty-seventh birthday. As reported by Jersey Shore...
3 arguments for the no-fault system
The no-fault insurance system is one that people love to debate in New Jersey. You may be one of those who wish lawmakers would do away with it, which is understandable since no-fault insurance rates in the state are quite high. Not having to have personal injury...
How companies can keep their workers safe
Employers in New Jersey and throughout the country should strive to ensure that their employees are protected from workplace hazards. Hazards could include poor air quality, exposure to toxic materials and injuries caused by repetitive motion. Individuals who are...
September 15 marks beginning of Brake Safety Week, 2019
Brake violations among commercial truckers is a widespread issue. Many truckers in New Jersey and across the U.S. fail to maintain their vehicles, which only raises their chances of being in a crash. During the 2018 International Roadcheck, a three-day inspection...
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