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January 19, 2016

It’s winter in New Jersey and that means plenty of snow, ice and — yes — slip and fall accidents. If you got hurt in a slip and fall, would you know what to do about it? Here are some common myths swirling around about slip and fall accidents and personal injury lawsuits: Myth 1: You Can’t File a Personal Injury Claim if You Slip and Fall on Public Property Wrong! If you fall on public property — anything owned by a government entity such as the city or county — you can definitely bring a claim. However,…

January 13, 2016

The truck driver who allegedly caused the accident that killed one person and seriously injured famed comedian Tracy Morgan in 2014 has been indicted by a New Jersey grand jury. On June 7, 2014, Kevin Roper was reportedly exhausted while driving a Wal-Mart truck on the New Jersey Turnpike. According to authorities, Roper had been awake for 28 hours, a violation of federal laws and safety regulations, when he crashed into a limousine carrying Morgan and others. As a result of the truck accident, the 47-year-old Morgan suffered life-threatening injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and multiple broken bones.

October 27, 2015

Halloween is about kids and pumpkins and candy. It should also be about safety. There are more pedestrian fatalities on Halloween than almost any other day of the year. Only two days rank higher — Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the government department that keeps records on motor vehicle accidents, the number of crashes involving pedestrians on Oct. 31 is almost triple the number on any other day. An average of 30 people are killed every year on Halloween.One NHTSA study revealed that there were 715 pedestrian deaths reported on Oct.

October 8, 2015

When you or someone you love gets hurt in an accident, it’s not unusual for many people to ask you if you plan on filing a personal injury lawsuit. As you make a decision about what you plan on doing to collect damages to cover your medical bills and pain and suffering, here are some important things to consider. After an accident, the insurance representative from the other side will likely contact you in an effort to collect your “version of what happened. They may even offer you a financial settlement in lieu of filing your lawsuit. Don’t accept…

September 22, 2015

Motor vehicle accidents are the No. 1 cause of death for children over six months in New Jersey, according to the NJ Department of Law & Public Safety. To reduce these catastrophic injuries, new laws governing child safety restraints in cars operated in New Jersey went into effect on Sept. 1. State legislators have enhanced child passenger safety laws in an effort to better protect young ones traveling in cars throughout the Garden State. As of Sept. 1, 2015, whether you are a resident of New Jersey or visiting from out of state, failure to abide by these rules of…

September 9, 2015

If you have a child who plays sports, it’s likely you’ve heard others discussing the risk of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or concussions. Kids do get injured playing sports which is why it’s always important to wear safety equipment such as a helmet or mouth guard when out on the field. Unfortunately, even when a child take proper care in an effort to avoid getting hurt, a ball or bat to the head, a tackle or even colliding with another play can cause a serious head injury. Concussion is the most common type of head injury. When someone suffers a…

September 1, 2015

The Mirena intrauterine device is once again at the center of a lawsuit. California resident Chelsea Dawn McClune is the latest plaintiff to bring suit against its manufacturer Bayer Pharmaceuticals, claiming that the device spontaneously migrated through her body and caused her extreme pain and damage which warranted emergency surgery. Since its introduction to the market, thousands of women have sued Bayer for complications related to the Mirena Intra Uterine Device (IUD). The device was first approved for use in Europe since 1991 and was approved for use in the United States in 2000. At the heart of many…

August 26, 2015

Falling is a common accident sustained by older adults every year. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions (one out of every three people age 65 and older) suffer injuries from a fall each year. Some injuries are mild – bruises. Others are far more severe, causing traumatic brain injuries and hip fractures. What’s worse, the CDC reports that the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries are falls among the over 65 crowd. In fact, in 2013 alone, 2.5 million older people were treated in emergency rooms throughout the United States for…

August 3, 2015

New Jersey has the highest auto insurance rates in the nation, according to a report by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The NAIC is a regulatory support organization that was created by chief insurance regulators from all 50 US states. The organization collects data on insurance rates, including auto insurance rates, throughout the nation and releases the statistics in the hopes of providing lawmakers and regulators with the information they need to create sound policies. The most recent annual report released by the NAIC covers motor vehicle insurance policies from 2012, which is the latest year…

July 28, 2015

The rapid development and expansion of Uber, the mobile app that facilitates transportation, has had a profound effect on the law as attorneys and lawmakers scramble to figure out the legal implications of the new business. New Jersey legislators are currently embroiled in a debate about how to best regulate Uber and other similar commercial enterprises. Without any overarching state laws that directly address the Uber phenomenon, local municipalities have been left to their own devices as they attempt to fill the void in the law. For example, when a resident in Sayreville, New Jersey recently filed a…