Holiday Gifts, Holiday Dangers
Shopping for the right gift for a special someone is a big part of the holiday joy for many people. But that special gift, during the holiday or after, may turn out to be more than you bargained for....
View ArticleRecognizing Signs of Mild TBI After a Car Accident
Victims of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) do not necessarily lose consciousness or do not lose consciousness for long. So physicians, accident victims, and their friends and family might not notice...
View ArticleWho is to Blame for Your Slip and Fall Accident?
Slip and fall accidents can cause serious back and head injuries and even death. If you suffer a slip and fall injury and believe someone else is to blame, it is in your best interests to speak with an...
View ArticleMost Dangerous Breeds of Dogs
Dog attacks can be terrifying. In addition, depending on the size of the dog and the age of the victim, they can be fatal. Victims who survive dog bites can suffer from deep tissue damage, broken...
View ArticleTypes of Automotive Defects
Auto accidents happen for a variety reasons, including speeding, tailgating, driver distraction and reckless driving. Yet what you might not realize is that car accidents are sometimes caused by...
View ArticleWhat to Do After an Auto Accident
If you drive a car, truck or motorcycle on a regular basis, chances are that you will be involved in at least one accident in your lifetime. Depending on the severity of the crash you are in, there may...
View ArticleTexting Accidents in New Jersey: Who is Responsible?
A New Jersey accident involving a pickup truck and two motorcyclists helped establish an important rule on liability when phone texting is the cause of the mishap. The May 2012 ruling by the New Jersey...
View ArticleNew Jersey “Strict Liability” Dog Bite Law Means Victims Can Sue on First...
The aphorism goes that when a dog bites a man it’s not news. But the bite (actually, many vicious bites) heard ‘round the world came in 2010 in Elizabeth, New Jersey when a security guard was attacked...
View ArticleParticularly Egregious Product Failures Cause for Punitive Awards
Most nutrition experts agree that Americans could stand to eat less red meat and more fish. But the case against a New York City-based fish processor that distributed Listeria monocytogenes (L....
View ArticleProposed NJ Bill Would Permit Police Cell Phone Search but May Help Protect...
Distracted driving in the United States injured an estimated 387,000 people in 2011 and killed 3,000 more. An increasing number of distractions each year involve the use of cell phones. No wonder,...
View ArticleLiability in NJ Texting-While-Driving Claims Stops with the Driver
Many accidents involve only two parties — a driver whose negligence caused the accident and an individual who suffered injuries because of the negligence. However, many accidents may involve liability...
View ArticleDog Bite Victims Can Take Comfort Thanks to New Jersey Strict Liability Law
New Jersey strict liability law holds dog owners accountable for bites, even if the dog has no prior history of vicious behavior. As a result, the victim of a dog bite may collect damages simply by...
View ArticleFDA Makes a Federal Case out of Local Food Product Mislabeling in New Jersey
Any product manufacturer has a strict responsibility to create products that are safe for consumer use. Even inherently-dangerous products, such as chainsaws and other power tools, must carry clear...
View ArticleIncreased Social Security Disability Claims and Benefit Recipients are...
In the last 10 years, the number of people receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits increased from about 7.6 million to 11 million. Since 2007, claims for benefits increased by 25 percent....
View ArticleThe Importance of Jury Selection in NJ Personal Injury Cases
In most civil cases, either party may request a jury trial or a bench trial that leaves the verdict in the hands of the judge. In the event of a jury trial, the selection of jury members can play a...
View ArticleProposed Changes in NJ Insurance Law May Level the Playing Field for...
The obvious purpose of carrying any type of insurance is to avoid or reduce out-of-pocket costs resulting from injuries or other damages sustained in a variety of circumstances. In many cases, claims...
View ArticleThe New Jersey Statute of Limitations Does Not Always Bar Claimants from...
Individuals who suffer injuries caused by the negligence of other parties have the right to expect compensation that covers medical expenses and all other costs associated with their injuries. However,...
View ArticleIn Some Cases, the Negligence of New Jersey Accident Victims Can Bar Recovery...
Suffering an accidental injury does not automatically hold victims blameless. In many cases, injury victims share a degree of negligence with one or more other parties, for example in the following...
View ArticleYour Credit Rating Plays a Significant Role in the Price you Pay for NJ Auto...
You may have a stellar driving record with no accidents or other issues, such as speeding, that might increase your insurance rates. Yet, you may not qualify for the low premium rates you believe you...
View ArticleWhat Time Limits Apply to New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Claims?
After sustaining a serious workplace injury, few workers focus on how to get claims paid, but their focus changes once the bills start arriving. Unfortunately, by the time you learn about the extensive...
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