Accident

New Jersey has some of the harshest drunk driving penalties in the country. With thousands of dollars in fines and up to 30 days jail time for a standard first-time conviction, a driving while under the influence (DWI) charge is not to be taken lightly.  Although your best bet is to avoid getting pulled over… Continue reading How to Avoid a New Jersey DWI

Pedestrians are at great risk for serious injury when involved in crashes with a motor vehicle – of any size. Compared to all the protection provided to people inside a vehicle when involved in a crash (layers of metal and fiberglass, airbags, and seatbelts), pedestrians have no protection when struck by a vehicle. If you… Continue reading I Got Hit by a Car While Walking … What Are My Options?

According to recent reports from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), 276,861 total car crashes happened on New Jersey municipal, county, state, interstate and toll roadways. Out of those collisions, 59,850 resulted in some sort of serious injuries and 524 resulted in fatalities. Another 216,487 crashes led to property damage only. If you or… Continue reading Leading Causes of Car Crashes in New Jersey

Motorcyclists are not injured by “accident,” but rather mostly by negligence. The negligent or reckless actions of other drivers, truckers and bus drivers are the most common cause of most motorcycle crashes. Unfortunately, such negligence causes injury that involves pain, suffering and disfigurement. These life-altering injuries can also wreak financial havoc caused by lost income… Continue reading Common Causes of Motorcycle Injuries

One of the best ways to protect yourself from the penalties of drunk driving charges when you are at a party or out on the town drinking is to make sure you have a designated driver. By planning ahead and not getting behind the wheel after drinking, you can enjoy your time out and avoid… Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions About Designated Drivers in New Jersey

Driving is a privilege not a right. You could lose your driving privileges as a result of a simple driving mistake, and the loss of your license could have a significant impact on your daily life. Getting to work can suddenly become a laborious task. Going to the grocery store can become almost impossible. Even… Continue reading License Suspension in NJ: What You Need To Know

For starters, there’s the obvious. For you to bring a personal injury lawsuit, there’s the assumption that you’ve been hurt. In New Jersey, there may be other restrictions if the claim involves a car or a truck accident. Meanwhile, it goes without saying that you can’t sue if you were solely to blame for the… Continue reading Hurt in a Car or a Truck Accident? Who Can You Sue?

There’s still no doubt that you should max out your auto insurance PIP coverage. However, new legislation could actually help you if you’re hurt in a car crash. Changes in the law could lessen your concerns regarding recovery of unreimbursed or uncompensated medical expenses. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court’s ruling in Joshua Haines v.… Continue reading What New NJ Legislation Could Mean to You If You’re Hurt in a Car Crash

There’s a chance that you’re already familiar with the acronym OSHA. At the very least, you should know that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration falls under the direction of the United States Department of Labor. According to OSHA’s mission statement, it exists “to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by… Continue reading OSHA and Your Work Accident: What You Should Know

You might easily scoff at the idea that amusement parks could be hazardous to your health. After all, you’re one of those people who hits Great Adventure or the boardwalk rides as soon as you can. However, freak accidents can occur at these attractions. Unfortunately, thousands of people are injured each year on amusement rides nationwide as a… Continue reading Amusement Parks: Hazardous to Your Health?