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Personal Injury
What is Assumption of Risk?
According to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), millions of people visit carnivals, fairs, and amusement parks every year. Although most of these people leave with good memories, too many leave with serious injuries caused by amusement park accidents. There are around 31,000 injuries caused by amusement park rides annually; this includes injuries serious…
Read MoreTommy’s Law Bill Signed by Governor to Help NJ Transit Accident Victims
On Friday, Governor Phil Murphy signed the bill titled Tommy’s Law and made it into law. The bill was named for a 27-year-old man who crossed the train tracks in Ramsey, New Jersey in 2016 and was fatally injured. Tommy’s Law assigns a representative from NJ Transit to provide victims and their loved ones with support and…
Read MoreEdison Tractor-Trailer Crash on Route 1 Causes Multiple Injuries
A tractor-trailer crash in Edison, New Jersey caused multiple injuries for several victims. Around 5:20 pm, on Wednesday evening, the chain reaction accident occurred on Route 1 when a tractor-trailer driver lost control of the vehicle and hit at least eight other cars including a minivan that was rear-ended. Ten victims sustained a range of…
Read MoreConcerns about Amtrak
Federal investigators are looking into the causes and details surrounding the rise in Amtrak train accidents over the past ten years. According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the rate of Amtrak accidents compared to the miles traveled rose from 41.1 in 2008 to 58.8 in 2017. In that time, the number of people fatally…
Read MoreLegal Tire Tread May Be Unsafe
Driving with worn out tires can cause accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), worn out tires are responsible for 11,000 car accidents and 200 fatalities every year in the U.S. As a result, most states have policies regarding the acceptable depth of a tire tread for public safety. In New Jersey,…
Read MoreHotel Bathroom Slip and Falls
In your shower at home, you likely have many comforts and conveniences as well as safety features such as slip resistant coatings, a water draining mat, and possibly a handrail. But when you travel, the hotel bathroom may be putting you at risk for a serious injury. Hotels frequently choose luxurious looking finishes over slip-proof…
Read MoreObjects Falling Off a Moving Truck
A recent tragedy that took the lives of a mother and daughter from Minnesota highlights the danger of improperly secured cargo. The two women were fatally injured when a boulder weighing approximately 800 lbs. was dislodged from the back of a moving truck and slammed into their vehicle. The women suffered significant trauma as the…
Read MoreCarlstadt Multi-Vehicle Accident on New Jersey Turnpike Fatally Injures Victim
A victim sustained fatal injuries after a multi-vehicle accident occurred in Carlstadt, New Jersey. On Wednesday evening, around 5:30pm, the car crash took place on the New Jersey Turnpike and involved four vehicles. No other information regarding the condition of other parties in the Carlstadt multi-vehicle accident was available. Rush-hour traffic oftentimes contributes to serious…
Read MoreDry Drowning and Secondary Drowning
Summer is the high season for water sports and recreation, and every parent should be aware of the risk of dry drowning and secondary drowning for young children. Thankfully, occurrences are rare but for those affected, these conditions can be fatal if the warning signs are not recognized immediately. Dry Drowning Dry drowning occurs on…
Read MoreFears Over Self-Driving Car Safety
A recent study conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA) has found that 73 percent of Americans would not ride in a self-driving vehicle because they are too afraid. AAA surveyed 1,014 American drivers, and found that fear of self-driving cars is present in all age groups. Every day an average of 102 people are…
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