Auto Insurance Carriers Should Continue to Reduce Premiums During COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 health crisis has affected every aspect of daily life. States like New Jersey did not begin reopening businesses on any major scale until the number of cases went down, adequate testing was in place, contact tracing occurred, and other safety precautions were implemented. The shut-down orders and limited business and personal activity meant…
Read MoreLawsuits Being Filed against State of NJ for COVID-Related Deaths at Veterans Homes
Over the last few weeks, the number of COVID-19 cases has started to flatten, and the number of deaths has decreased. If you ask, the governor and his staff will tell you it’s because NJ residents abided by social distancing guidelines, practiced good hygiene, and wore masks and other types of personal protective equipment (PPE)…
Read MoreFood and Drug Administration Warns EpiPens May Be Defective
The FDA is a federal agency that has the responsibility for protecting and promoting public health. The agency regulates medical devices, drugs, and other healthcare products. EpiPen is the brand name for a medical device (an auto-injectable device) used to deliver epinephrine to patients. It’s generally used when people have allergic reactions. On March 24,…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Underlying Conditions
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is providing daily updates on COVID-19 in New Jersey. The updates cover a range of topics including personal requirements and strategies for reducing exposure to the disease, the scope of lockdowns, the definition of essential workers, and when some businesses may be able to reopen. In April, the Governor announced…
Read MoreThe Role of Background Checks in Your NJ Truck Accident Claim
Trucking accidents have various complexities many times due to the fact that multiple parties may bear responsibility for these crashes. In the majority of cases, the truck driver bears a certain amount of liability for the accident. Sometimes the driver operates the truck in a reckless manner, or drives too fast for road conditions, or…
Read MoreCan I Sue for Damages if I Am Partially Responsible for My Car Crash Injuries?
It is sometimes easy to determine who is a fault for causing a motor vehicle accident. Other times responsibility for causing an accident is harder to determine and more than one driver may share in the fault. This is true even in one or two-car accidents, and becomes even more likely in accidents involving three…
Read MoreInjuries that Qualify for a Catastrophic Injury Claim
Although injury can cause great inconvenience and pain in your life, there are particular injuries that are much more substantial in terms of physical, emotional, and financial consequence. Often, these injuries are referred to as catastrophic injuries. If you have suffered a serious injury in the state of New Jersey, you may be entitled to…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Infant Inclined Sleepers
Inclined sleepers were at one time lauded as the answer to help infants sleep better at night. These products were sold in the millions and parents loved them. The design and development of the product followed the theory that an inclined angle of sleep for infants would help them sleep much better. This angle of…
Read MoreEichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP’s COVID-19 Response
The current COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of confusion and concern, especially here in New Jersey. To better protect our community, our clients, and our team, Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP is following protocols laid out under Executive Order No. 107, which mandates that residents stay at home until further notice. Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP…
Read MoreTexting and Driving Kills. Can a Piece of Tech Solve the Problem?
By now, the dangers of texting while driving are well-known. Everyone hears the statistics on TV, electronic billboards, and by every other means of communication. It falls under the umbrella of distracted driving, and for good reason. It’s been a primary source of deadly accidents all across the country for years, but are people listening?…
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