The Drop in Traffic on New Jersey Roads Didn’t Reduce Fatalities in 2020
New Jersey, along with every other state in the country, experienced a drop in traffic volume midway through 2020 due to the pandemic shutdowns put in place by governors. Despite the reduction in traffic volume, the number of fatalities rose in New Jersey. Statistics from the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) show an increase of…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Uncleared Snow on Trucks and Cars
If you live in New Jersey, you more than likely know that it is illegal to drive your truck or car with snow still on it. However, despite the law being on the books for close to 10 years, there are still thousands of drivers who refuse to clear snow from their trucks and cars,…
Read MoreCheck Your Child’s Car Seat Before You Travel
Many of us have been pausing our travels and staying home (or close to home) because of the pandemic. However, now that the vaccination numbers are increasing, those travel plans may be forefront in our minds again. If you plan to bundle up the family and take the short trip over to Grandma’s for dinner,…
Read MoreTruck Sideswipe Accidents – What Are They and How Do They Happen?
Sideswipe accidents, also called blind spot accidents, happen when the side of one vehicle collides (or “swipes”) the side of another. Often, these accidents occur during lane changes and merges, or when a tractor-trailer sideswipes a vehicle coming from the other direction. When a sideswipe accident happens between a passenger car and a truck, the…
Read MoreBarry R. Eichen Named a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers
Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP is proud to announce that Shareholder Barry R. Eichen has been selected as a Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers, for his work in Mass Torts/Class Action – Plaintiffs. This is the second time Mr. Eichen has been named a Lawyer of the Year; he was also selected in 2016.…
Read MoreCPSC Warns Parents About Suffocation Risk from Nursing Pillows
A recent announcement from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns parents and caregivers that nursing pillow and lounging pad products pose a suffocation risk to infants. The CPSC wants parents to know that these products are neither designed for, or are safe for, sleeping. The CPSC’s October press release noted that the organization has…
Read MoreGov. Murphy Signs Legislation to Improve Nursing Home Care
The long-term care and nursing home industry suffered tremendous losses during the coronavirus pandemic; however, two bills recently signed by Governor Phil Murphy aims to prevent these issues from happening again. Both laws involve the amount of contact residents have with staff, as well as with friends and family. On October 23, Murphy announced he…
Read MoreBarry R. Eichen’s Recent Top Verdicts & Settlements
Barry Eichen, Shareholder with Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, has been fighting for justice for clients in New Jersey for 34 years. An experienced litigator with more than 100 complex jury trials under his belt, Mr. Eichen has developed a national reputation for his work on behalf of plaintiffs and consumers who have suffered injuries and…
Read MoreHow Much Car Insurance Do NJ Drivers Really Need?
Determining the right amount of car insurance for you and your family requires some knowledge about the minimum insurance requirements in New Jersey, your options, and how that compares to your personal situation. In truth, the answer is usually “More than think you do.” The privilege of operating a motor vehicle in the state of…
Read MoreWhy Is the NJ Turnpike So Dangerous?
Drivers traveling through the state of New Jersey encounter many challenges and hazards. There are a lot of cars on our roads at any given time, and our massive highways and interstates are legendary. The New Jersey Turnpike is the second deadliest highway in NJ, surpassed only by the Garden State Parkway. Over the years,…
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