Construction injuries are often very serious. New Jersey workers can suffer spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, amputations and other severe injuries in a construction accident. Victims and their families will likely need a lot of financial...
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Year: 2021
2021 is looking to be a more deadly year than 2020
There have been many stories about the unexpected number of car accidents and fatalities last year. After all, with the reduced number of people on the roadways, we all assumed less accidents and fatalities would occur. But, that simply was not the case because as...
A traumatic brain injury may change your personality forever
Whether you are funny, thoughtful, compassionate, kind or a combination of these traits, your personality is uniquely yours. The way you behave also plays a major role in your interpersonal relationships. Regrettably, even a single traumatic brain injury may change...
Distracted driving is a form of driver negligence
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car accidents involving distracted drivers caused the deaths of over 2,800 people in 2018. Data from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...
When is a dog owner responsible for a bite in New Jersey?
Having someone else’s dog attack or bite you is frightening, and you may have concerns about infection, rabies or nerve or muscle damage after a bite. You may also have questions about whether you might be able to hold the dog owner responsible for your injuries and...
Willful negligence: a bar to workers’ compensation
Workplace accidents occur all the time. Far too often, they leave innocent and unsuspecting workers seriously injured. Recovering from these injuries can be difficult from a physical and emotional perspective, but it can also be costly. Medical expenses,...
What is gross negligence in New Jersey?
In a New Jersey personal injury case, the amount and type of damages you may recover depends largely on the level of negligence the defendant showed leading up to the accident. Per the New Jersey Courts, the state generally recognizes five types of negligence in...
Pedestrian safety and accident statistics
When you walk near traffic, you need to remain alert and understand the risks that you face. Whether a driver loses control of his or her vehicle due to road conditions or they drive too fast, use their phone behind the wheel or drive while intoxicated, pedestrian...
Documenting your injury after a serious accident
A serious accident at work, on the road or anywhere else can catch you by surprise and make it difficult to go back to your normal daily life. Many people incur serious injuries every day and must find a way to cover the costs of their medical bills and lost wages....
Wrongful death vs. survival action: What is the difference?
A person’s untimely death can result in several legal actions, two of which include wrongful death and survival claims. If you lost a loved one to another party’s negligence, you may be able to file one or both of these types of claims. Though you would file both...
