Getting hit by a car can be a costly business. You may have a few questions if it happens to you or someone in your family: Why did the driver decide to drive when drunk, and why did someone not stop them? Everyone knows how dangerous drinking and driving is, and...
Month: May 2020
After accident, man comes out of coma and gets to go home
When a man from Connecticut got into a horrific car accident in New Jersey, his family thought they had seen him for the last time. Sixty-two years old, the man has been married to his wife for 40 years. She never thought she’d talk to him again. He is also a...
Beware of a slip and fall as you head to the water this summer
If you’ve heard people in Trenton speak about a slip-and-fall accident, it probably brings to mind wintry images. An over-exuberant child slipping on black ice while running, or a frail old lady falling and breaking her hip outside the grocery store where the snow was...
3 steps to file a medical malpractice claim in New Jersey
If you have suffered from a medical professional or medical institution's actions, you may be considering a medical malpractice claim. These are three steps you should take if you are considering a lawsuit: Tell the medical professional you are unhappy: Get in touch...
What to do if you are injured on a New Jersey construction site
Going to work can be a dangerous occupation. Around 100 workers die each week while working across the United States, according to 2018 statistics from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). A fifth of these were construction workers, and half of...
Distracted drivers and DWIs cause most fatal New Jersey accidents
The top cause of fatal vehicle crashes in New Jersey is a distracted driver, according to data from the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Investigation Unit. Driving while intoxicated was in second place. Distracted drivers caused almost three times as many...
What causes a dog to bite?
To many, dogs are more than just furry companions – they’re family. In fact, over 63 million households in the U.S. have at least one dog in their home. However, as cute and cuddly as canines may be, it’s important to remember that no matter how much you may love...
Cops say fatal motor vehicle accident tied to drunk driving
Car crashes can happen for so many reasons, even ones that are out of the control of the drivers involved. However, a collision that happens because of something that was very much within the control of a motorist may be cause for criminal charges. A recent fatal...
Employers take the blame in wrongful construction deaths
The family of a New Jersey construction worker who died nearly four years ago after falling from a forklift will receive $2 million after a settlement was reached in February. The 21-year-old man fell 20 feet to his death while working at a luxury event center in...
What are your rights after an icy sidewalk slip-and-fall?
Winter in some regions means a frequent accumulation of snowfall on surfaces like driveways and sidewalks. In a climate like New Jersey’s, this can mean an ongoing duty to clear snow from public spaces, whether it’s a home or place of business. It’s a property owner’s...
