Blog: Personal Injury

Most drivers can relate to that gut-wrenching feeling one gets after hitting a pothole. This feeling often leads to concerns about vehicular damage or even injury. The driver may fear that because it is not a traditional accident, they do not have anyone to hold liable for car damage expenses and personal injuries. However, this […]

Trucking accidents increase during the spring because of changes in road and weather conditions. You could be involved in a trucking accident during any time of the year, but accidents tend to increase in the warmer months due to more drivers and pedestrians on the roads. It is important to know how to maneuver your […]

No one can control the weather. However, there are certain things that can be done to lessen the risks of a car accident due to bad weather conditions. Approximately 21 percent of car accidents that take place in the United States are due to inclement weather conditions. When a car accident happens because of the […]

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that is has doubled its minimum rate for random controlled substances testing to 50 percent of the average number of commercial motor vehicle drivers, effective January 1. This comes after the results of the 2018 FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing Survey, in which the positive rate for […]

A recent study showed that advancing your clock one hour and losing an hour of sleep increases the risk of a fatal car accident. In the United States, fatal car accidents spike six percent the work week following daylight saving time, resulting in nearly 30 additional deaths every year. With the arrival of daylight saving […]

With advances in technology, we are constantly connected to our phones. This connection is rapidly becoming an epidemic to those who share the road. Driver inattention, defined as anything that diverts the attention of someone operating a vehicle, has been the leading cause of driver-related fatalities in New Jersey for five years in a row. […]

Most people turn to ridesharing to enjoy a safe, affordable trip from one location to another, but what happens when a rideshare driver operates the vehicle erratically, or is under the influence of drugs or alcohol? In this case, riders need to understand the best way to get themselves out of harm’s way. Ridesharing passengers […]

Recently, a jury awarded $3.64 million to a Bordentown man who injured his back at a Hamilton Staples store after falling over a merchandise tote placed in an aisleway. Staples intends to ask for a new trial, claiming the award is disproportionate to the injuries suffered by the plaintiff. The plaintiff endured multiple surgeries since […]

The role of a crossing guard is to deliver school children safely across the street while managing traffic to that end. Crossing guards provide an invaluable service by keeping children safe on their way to school, but they also serve as role models for children learning to navigate and respect traffic norms. The most important […]

Personal injury law allows injured parties to obtain compensation from those who wrongfully caused their injuries. It encompasses many types of situations, including car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and dog bites. Injured victims and their families may seek justice through the legal system, preferably with the assistance of legal counsel. Common types of personal […]