Personal Injury
NJ Supreme Court Allows Testimony That Favors Medical Providers
A ruling from early March 2019 from the New Jersey Supreme Court will allow testimony from medical experts regarding whether or not plaintiffs are “faking” their injuries in an effort for personal gain. Testimony of this kind has already been happening in civil cases throughout New Jersey, but the ruling from the state’s highest court…
Read MoreCan I Sue the Airline If I’m Injured during Turbulence?
A recent Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to New York hit severe turbulence, resulting in 29 injuries to passengers on board. Injuries ranged from bumps and bruises to one flight attendant suffering a broken leg. The March 9 flight landed at JFK Airport where injured passengers were treated and taken to hospitals in Queens. Most…
Read MoreLiability for Hit and Run Accidents in New Jersey
In car accident cases, insurance companies must determine fault so that they can decide who is responsible for paying the damages associated with the crash. Every state in the U.S. has its own method of apportioning fault after a car accident. New Jersey law uses a modified comparative negligence model to apportion responsibility after an…
Read MoreReality Driver’s Ed and Teen Drivers
Car accidents are the leading cause of accidental deaths of teenagers in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That frightening fact is being dealt with in a unique way in Texas, where a select group of teens took a supplemental driver’s education course that dealt with the realities of…
Read MoreNew Jersey Turnpike Accidents
The New Jersey Turnpike has been open for nearly seven decades. It stretches 122 miles, from Salem County in the South to Fort Lee in the North. There is often heavy traffic on the Turnpike because of the interconnection between heavily populated areas. One of the busiest toll roads in the United States, with over…
Read MoreLeaf Blowers Bring Unforeseen Risks
With fall almost upon us, the leaves have begun to change colors – beautiful red, yellow, and orange leaves eventually turn brown and fall to the ground. And while the process proves quitebeautiful, we eventually find them scattered across our sidewalks and lawns, creating a risk of slip and fall accidents. In such cases, the…
Read MoreFemale Drivers More Likely to Text Behind the Wheel
A new international study published by the Society for Risk Analysis has found that females are more likely than males to engage in distracted driving. The study, “Should I text or call here?” also found that drivers who are more experienced are less likely to engage in distracted driving. “More experienced” does not necessarily mean…
Read MoreSchool Bus Driver Safety Bill
A school bus accident that fatally injured a New Jersey fifth grader and her teacher last May has put a new focus on school bus safety. Ten-year-old Miranda Vargas and her 51-year-old teacher were fatally injured when the driver of their school bus made an illegal turn off of a busy highway and collided with…
Read MoreTwo Fatalities Result from Tanker Truck Overturning in Colts Neck
Two fatalities resulted from a tanker truck overturning in Colts Neck, New Jersey on Saturday night. Around 5 pm, the fatal accident occurred near the northbound lanes of Route 18 when a tanker truck rolled over and spilled oil on the shoulder. Both the truck driver and passenger succumbed to fatal injuries during the rollover…
Read MoreDangers of Defective Toys
Every year, more than 250,000 children are seriously injured by unsafe toys. The majority of these victims are boys, and more than 60 percent are younger than 15 years old. Although most toys sold in the United States are relatively safe, when a child you know is harmed, it can be devastating. A defective toy…
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