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$10.6 Million Elevator Award Upheld by New Jersey Court

Mar 24, 2023

An elevator company’s motion for a new trial—which would be the third trial in the case—has been rejected by a New Jersey Superior Court. According to court records, Richard Tufaro, a union master carpenter, was working inside an elevator at the Headquarters Plaza in August, 2005, when the elevator dropped two floors. Tufano, 48 years old at the time, suffered permanent spinal cord damage and has been unable to work since. Tufaro filed a persona...

Did Inadequate Lighting Cause Your Slip and Fall Injuries?

Mar 24, 2023

Did Inadequate Lighting Cause Your Slip and Fall Injury? Slip and fall injuries can occur in any type of environment, from a small business to a big box store. Poor lighting is one of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents, but with premises liability, businesses have an obligation to keep their areas well-lit to protect customers from harm. Read on to learn more about slip and fall injuries caused by poo...

Piscataway Car Accident Lawyers | Deer Related Accidents

Mar 24, 2023

Deer Related Car Accidents This time of year, deer-related Preventing Deer-Related Accidents Drivers should be cautious in areas where deer have been seen, especially if there are deer-crossing signs in the area. When driving during the early morning hours or at sunset, motorists should slow down and stay alert for deer that may dart out onto the road, causing drivers to veer into oncoming traffic, or suddenly brake, causing a rear-end collision...

Support Distracted Driving Awareness Month | Law Office of Harold J. Gerr

Mar 24, 2023

How can Motorists Support Distracted Driving Awareness Month? April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and it is important that motorists know how to prevent The NSC also sponsors the annual event of Distracted Driving Awareness Month and promotes several ways that drivers can participate. Researching facts, spreading awareness, attending online presentations, and sharing information on social media are a few ways that motorists can show support to those affected by distracted driving...

When Should You Prepare Your Car for Winter? | Call 732-537-8570 |

Mar 24, 2023

When Should You Prepare Your Car for Winter? Winter is almost here, and families across the area are gearing up for another season of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. According to the Federal Highway Administration, over 75,000 injuries occur every year because of unsafe winter driving, as well as around 900 fatalities. Therefore, preparing your car for winter travel is critical. For many drivers, the best time to winterize their cars is before winte...

Slip and Fall at Airport | New Jersey slip and fall lawyers | 877-249-4600

Mar 24, 2023

Slip and Fall at Airport Slip and fall accidents are among the most common type of accident and can happen anywhere — including airports. Airports are chaotic, crowded places full of safety hazards that could cause a slip and fall accident. You may have observed some of these common causes of airport slip and fall accidents: Defective equipment Electrical cords Freshly washed floors Missing handrails in areas with stairs, slopin...

New Brunswick car accident lawyers | Working for Our Clients’ Success!

Mar 24, 2023

Always Working for Our Clients’ Success! At the Truck Accident: $72,500 Settlement The case The challenge The solution Truck accidents Aggravation of Pre-existing Injuries: $500,000 Settlement The case The challenge After these two more recent rear-end collisions our client had another neck operation and another back operation. The opposing lawyers and the doctors said that it was all pre-existing. Furthermore, the MRIs before the mor...

New Brunswick Slip and Fall Lawyers | What to Do After a Slip and Fall

Mar 24, 2023

New Brunswick Slip and Fall Lawyers: What to Do After a Slip and Fall Slip and fall accidents can happen anytime to anyone. You do not have to be elderly and frail to slip and fall. Moreover, these types of Report Your Slip and Fall If you slip and fall on someone else’s property, report the incident to the responsible party – owner, landlord or manager. If your injuries are such tha...

New Brunswick Car Accident Lawyers | Sideswipe Accidents in NJ

Mar 24, 2023

Sideswipe Accidents Sideswipe Distracted driving Impaired driving Inattentive driving Reckless driving The resulting crash from sideswipe accidents may cause serious, and sometimes fatal, injuries. The Insurance of Highway Safety reports that sideswipe accidents cause 27,000 injuries and over 2,500 fatalities each year. Car design may play an important role in the severity of these crashes as front and rear bumpers absorb some of the force of impact, wherea...

New Brunswick Motorcycle Accident Lawyers | Risks | Harold J. Gerr

Mar 24, 2023

New Brunswick Motorcycle Accident Lawyers: Recent Accident Highlights Motorcycle Risks Two local families are breathing a sigh of relief following a An estimated 4,125 motorcyclists lost their lives in 2014 according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), making motorcycles 27 times more deadly than Data from the IIHS reveals other risk factors for motorcyclists. Most fatal motorcycle accidents occur during the summer months, when weather is most agreeable fo...