Getting Hit in a New Jersey Traffic Circle
To assist with the flow of traffic, many road planners incorporate the use of roundabouts – those notorious multi-entry intersections so many of us know as “traffic circles.” Roundabouts help regulate the flow of traffic by having drivers travel in a counterclockwise direction before exiting the circle. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reports that one…
Read MoreWhat’s Killing New Jersey? Poison
Every year, the New Jersey State Health Assessment Data System (NJSHAD) compiles and collates information about public health. You can review information about which diseases affect which communities, what our birth rates are, how often injured workers go to the hospital, and so much more. It’s a useful tool. One such data set includes the…
Read MoreCutting-Edge Technology in Law and the Courtroom
Technology in the courtroom has always been an evolving landscape, and at Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP we remain on the cutting edge. For over 20 years, we have used all the technology at our disposal to help clients with their cases, both in and out of the courtroom. Although the tech may change over the…
Read MoreMothers 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…
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