One of the biggest dangers to New Jersey residents on New Year’s Eve are drunk drivers. Many choose to celebrate the holiday with alcoholic beverages. Unfortunately, some people end up consuming far too much alcohol and then get behind the wheel when they are too impaired to safely drive. Here is what you need to know about being involved in…
Read More If you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence or legal fault, you may be entitled to pursue a legal claim to recover compensation for your expenses and losses. However, too many personal injury victims choose not to invoke their legal rights due to myths about personal injury claims and hiring a personal injury lawyer. Here are five common…
Read More The holiday season is a time to enjoy being with family and friends. However, the season can be dangerous when it comes to being on the road. With many people traveling via car to see family and friends or rushing around town to do holiday shopping, car accidents are unfortunately a frequent occurrence over the holidays. Below you can learn…
Read More The semi-annual changing of the clocks for Daylight Saving Time (DST) often has a disruptive effect on people, whether from loss of sleep or a disrupted sleeping schedule, or missed appointments due to forgetting to change clocks. DST is also blamed for a host of other negative impacts, including increased rates of heart attack, workplace accidents, and suicides. But DST…
Read More Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays for many children, as they get to dress up in fun costumes and trick-or-treat around the neighborhood to collect candy. However, Halloween is also one of the most dangerous days for children. With so many children walking around for trick-or-treating, the rate of pedestrian accidents on Halloween skyrockets. If you and/or your…
Read More Stories about truck accidents almost always seem to include details about life-altering injuries or fatalities. But what exactly makes truck accidents so deadly compared to other types of auto accidents? Truck Accident Statistics According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the federal government agency responsible for regulating commercial trucks, in one recent year there were over half a million…
Read More When a pedestrian is hit by another driver, they may wonder how they’ll get the money they need to pay for their medical treatment and to make up for lost wages or income. A pedestrian who has been injured in an accident with a vehicle may have several options for recovering compensation. Filing an Insurance Claim In most cases, an…
Read More If you were hurt while riding on NJ Transit or another local public transit bus, or if you were hit by a public transit bus, you may be entitled to seek compensation for injuries and losses. However, the process of pursuing a claim for compensation after a transit bus accident can be more complicated than other kinds of motor vehicle…
Read More The winter season in New Jersey means sidewalks, walkways, driveways, and parking lots covered in ice and snow after winter storms. Snow and ice pose serious risks of slip and fall accidents for pedestrians. If you are hurt after slipping on snow or ice, what are your rights for filing a personal injury claim? Why the Location of Your Fall…
Read More If you and your family have a loved one who resides in a nursing home, you should familiarize yourself with the common types of nursing home neglect and what the signs of neglect look like. This can help you and your family keep your loved one safe and react if your loved one ever becomes the victim of neglect. What…
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