New Jersey motorists see their share of 18-wheelers everywhere, on interstates, highways and rural roads. Truckers are professional drivers, but they spend long hours behind the wheel and accidents happen. What are the common causes of truck-related crashes and what...
Slip-and-fall Accidents
How may a TBI impact your personality?
A traumatic brain injury can have numerous health impacts on a victim. Most times, stories that focus on these injuries will also focus on the physical effects that they have. However, TBIs can also impact a victim's personality and behavior to a surprising degree....
What is the most dangerous highway in NJ?
Driving can be a dangerous way to get to your destination. Even if you are a safe driver, there are others on the road who may not be as cautious or take risks while driving. Other motorists are not the only factor when it comes to avoiding crashes. Often roads and...
Symptoms of SCI are not always apparent after a vehicle crash
A spinal cord injury (SCI) can result in lifelong impairment, but the symptoms are not always recognizable at the time the injury occurs. The impact of a vehicle crash is a common cause of SCI. Testing will help determine the severity of the injury and the chances of...
Does fault matter in my workers’ compensation claim?
A workplace injury can happen to anyone, no matter the job. From construction sites to office places, any workplace has the potential to cause an employee to suffer serious injuries. Workers' compensation can help an injured employee cover the costs of their injury,...
How to prevent slip and fall accidents
Slip and fall accidents can result in a variety of injuries, including sprains, bruises, scratches, bumps, cuts and fractures. A business owner can be liable for injuries if the victim can prove negligence. To avoid liability, owners should do everything they can to...
How NJ law may classify the dog that bit you or your child
New Jersey’s statutes regarding dog bites allow municipal courts to classify canine pets. Dogs may fall into a legal category based on their potential to attack or for their history of biting. A pet that is not yet known to have a disposition prone to biting is...
Does it matter when you tell your employer you got hurt?
You got hurt at work and now you want your employer to help shoulder the financial responsibility of your medical treatment. It seems fairly simple. However, allowing too much time to lapse before you say anything to your employer could jeopardize your chances of...
New Jersey 2nd in the nation for fatal distracted driving crashes
Distracted driving continues to contribute to many crashes across the nation. Research shows that the problem is particularly prolific in New Jersey. New Jersey has a bigger distracted driving problem than most states, and this means trouble for everyone traveling...
Do you know what capnocytophaga infections are?
Suffering from a dog bite can cause more problems than you may anticipate. Of course, you have to deal with the immediate issue of the physical damage that a dog's bite can do, which can cause excessive bleeding, tissue damage and scarring. But there is a smaller and...