New Jersey Transit Rail Bridge Struck by Truck in Hawthorne
The bed of a truck struck a New Jersey Transit rail bridge on the morning of Monday, June 14, in Hawthrone, causing the truck to overturn. The incident caused rail service to be delayed for a short time while emergency responders cleaned up the scene and investigators could examine the bridge for any structural damage.…
Read MoreA Safety Review of Products in Your Home Can Prevent Injuries
Danger lurks around every corner and in every nook and cranny – or at least, it’s starting to seem that way. Every day, there’s another story about a car spontaneously combusting or a washing machine lid flying across the room. The good news is that you can take steps to lessen the risk that you…
Read MoreGas Line Contractor Seriously Injured in Cinnaminson Accident
On Friday, June 11, around 3:30 in the afternoon, a gas line subcontractor working on replacing gas lines in Cinnaminson, New Jersey, was struck by a dump truck. The contractor suffered serious injuries to multiple areas of his body and was airlifted via helicopter to a local hospital. PSE&G has been replacing gas lines throughout…
Read MorePrescription Medication and Car Crashes – Who’s at Fault?
It’s a given that drinking and driving is dangerous; not to mention that it’s against the law. If you are injured in a crash with a drunk driver, generally there is evidence to show that person was legally intoxicated. However, not as many people are as aware of the dangers of taking prescription drugs and…
Read MoreSigns of Malnutrition and Dehydration in NJ Nursing Homes
Although there are, sadly, many types of nursing home abuse or neglect, two of the more dangerous include dehydration and malnutrition. These conditions can happen to anyone, but the elderly are far more vulnerable, due to issues like staff inattention or straight-up abuse in nursing home facilities. Further, malnutrition and dehydration can go unnoticed until…
Read MoreHow Much Will a New Jersey Car Accident Devalue My Vehicle?
After a car crash, your immediate attention is on your passengers and yourself – is everyone okay? Is anyone hurt? How serious are the injuries? Once the initial shock wears off, you turn your attention to your car, truck, or SUV to assess the damage and it’s bad news. However, there is a bit of…
Read MoreKID Releases Report Detailing 2020’s Top Children’s Product Recalls
The nonprofit organization Kids In Danger (KID) recently released their annual report analyzing all children’s products recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) during the previous year. The report notes that infant inclined sleepers, unstable furniture, and lead-tainted products topped the list of recalls in 2020. In their report called Tracking Trends, KID explains…
Read MoreWhy Was My Baby Born with Bruises?
The miracle of childbirth is fascinating, stressful, tiring, and overwhelming. As beautiful as it is, giving birth is scary, especially when you see your child for the first time and they have bruises on their face or other areas of their body. Now, it’s not uncommon for newborns to come into the world with bruises;…
Read MoreDrunk Driving Poses Serious Risks to Kids in NJ
Recently, a Howell, New Jersey woman was arrested for driving under the influence with a child in the vehicle on February 2. She was arrested at Cedar Village Boulevard around 10 pm on the night of February 2. There was a male passenger up front and a sleeping child in the back of the vehicle.…
Read MoreCan I Sue a Hospital for Getting Sepsis?
Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition that, in most cases, is preventable. If you or your loved one developed sepsis in a hospital setting, you may have a claim for medical malpractice. What is sepsis? Sepsis is an inflammatory response to infection, and a potentially deadly one, at that. It usually includes a fever, low…
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