A car accident can result in serious injuries, and there are few injuries more severe than brain trauma. The brain controls every action that humans take, and it also controls the senses. Sensory loss is common after a severe head injury. Here are three types of...
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Why you need an attorney after a motor vehicle accident
You have a lot on your plate after being injured in a car accident. Your pain and suffering might feel overwhelming, and you can also experience limited mobility and emotional turmoil. As if that’s not enough, you’re also bound to face significant financial losses in...
The No. 1 reason for wrong-way accidents
Wrong-way accidents are often very sudden and confusing for drivers who are heading in the correct direction. After all, they never anticipate another vehicle traveling toward them in their traffic lanes. For instance, someone driving on the interstate might see...
Minors and workers’ comp: What parents should know
If your teen has a part-time job or maybe works during their summer and holiday breaks, you likely hadn’t given any thought to workers’ compensation until they were injured. Your teen may not even know what workers’ comp is. Most New Jersey employers are required to...
Can I recover compensation for a crash if partly at fault?
In New Jersey, determining liability in car accidents involves understanding the state’s modified comparative negligence laws. If you are partially at fault for an accident, you may still be eligible to recover compensation for your damages. However, the extent to...
How recent changes in workers’ comp law benefit first responders
The physical and emotional stress of being a first responder isn’t something that goes away once the call is over. This year, New Jersey’s workers’ compensation law was updated to reflect that. Now, if a first responder suffers a stroke or cardiac event within 24...
Three experts you may need in your car accident case
To win a personal injury lawsuit you have to prove negligence, causation and damages. In some instances, this might seem easy to do. A driver runs a red light and slams into the side of your vehicle, a drunk driver crosses the center line and hits you head on or a...
Watch for wildlife during autumn months
The fall months, which encompass October through December, are associated with mating seasons and migration for many wild animals. During these months, they’re typically more active than they are during the hotter months. This increase is more common at dusk and dawn,...
The dangers of driving at dusk: 2 top concerns
Summer is coming to an end and the nights are closing in. That means more drivers will soon be on the road at dusk Here are a few issues to watch out for at this time of day. The setting sun If you are driving into a setting sun, you may struggle to see the road...
3 tips for driving in unfamiliar areas
Is there anything more intimidating for a driver than to try to navigate an unfamiliar area? All of a sudden, you may feel intimidated by the traffic patterns, the signs, the pedestrians and the whole unfamiliar array of streets. Whether you’re about to learn a new...