Mothers Speak Out About the Trauma of Childbirth
Having a baby is supposed to be a joyous occasion. When something goes wrong, however, it can have lifelong repercussions on a family. Even when the baby is perfectly healthy, mothers can suffer severe birth trauma. What is birth trauma? The Birth Trauma Association provides a wealth of information about birth trauma, explaining that it’s…
Read MoreFacebook Makes $90M Deal to Settle Long-Running Lawsuit
Facebook $90M Settlement In early 2022, Facebook agreed to pay $90 million to finally settle a 10-year-old lawsuit accusing the company of tracking user’s online activity, even after they were logged out of the social media program. Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow is proud to note that our own Barry Eichen served as co-lead counsel on the…
Read MoreWork Zone Truck Accidents in New Jersey
It is a common practice for all motorists to practice extra precaution while traveling through work zone areas. However, fatal work zone accidents are still happening in each and every state. In New Jersey in 2019, there were 4,423 work zone collisions on roads that are monitored and maintained by the state’s Division of Highway…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Road Rage Car Accidents in New Jersey
New Jersey has long had a reputation for being a terrible place to drive. Between the jughandles, the ever-changing speed limits, the state’s inability to open more than one “cash only” lane on the Parkway, and the bumper-to-bumper Shore traffic for four months out of the year, it takes a certain type of driver to…
Read MoreStudy Shows Surprising Drug Use Among Truck Drivers
A new discovery from a recent study may influence the decision to incorporate new testing procedures for truckers. The recent study reveals that cocaine use among truck drivers may be an underreported phenomenon. Because the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) testing procedures do not include hair tests, the U.S. Department of Transportation may be…
Read MoreCars Crashing into Homes: What You Should Know About VIBCs
Around 11:30 a.m. on a Wednesday morning in January, a driver was traveling on the Garden State Parkway and lost control of her vehicle. Even more alarming, this resulted in the driver crashing into someone’s home in Clifton, NJ, where the Garden State Parkway begins to intersect with the rest of the neighborhood. The good…
Read MoreWhat Are the Biggest Risks When Sharing the Road with an 18-Wheeler?
Hitting the road anywhere in the United States typically means sharing it with trucks of all sizes, including 18-wheelers. This is especially true in New Jersey, where major highways such as the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 287, and Route 78 – among many others – serve as vital conduits for 18-wheelers carrying heavy loads to…
Read MoreWhat Is the Most Common Birth Injury?
Welcoming a new baby into the world is typically one of the most exciting moments in a parent’s life. It is the culmination of months, sometimes even years, of waiting. It can also be one of the scariest and most stressful times – especially if something goes wrong and your baby is injured during or…
Read MoreThe Statistics on Wrong-Way Crashes Are Going in the Wrong Direction
It seems simple enough: When operating a vehicle, be sure to drive it in the correct direction on roads and highways. Turns out that’s not quite as easy as one would expect – at least not for all drivers. Wrong way crashes are on the rise in the United States, a concerning trend that puts…
Read MoreCan You File a Medical Malpractice Claim for Negligent IV Infiltration?
When we are sick or injured and head to the doctor or hospital for care, our expectation is that they will improve our condition – not make it worse. The phrase, “first, do no harm” is popular among medical professionals, but it is not always accurate. Even a seemingly simple practice such as placing an…
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