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Motor Vehicle Accidents Involving Drunk Drivers

Mar 24, 2023

When you have been injured in a car accident where the person causing the accident was intoxicated, the process of recovering for your losses can be challenging. Unfortunately, many drunk drivers are repeat offenders. As repeat offenders, they may be unable to afford adequate auto insurance, or may have no insurance at all. Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Coverage If the person who caused your injury has no insurance, or has only insurance to cover hi...

Spinal Cord Injuries in Construction Accidents | Personal Injury Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Spinal Cord Injuries in Construction Accidents The construction industry is one of the most dangerous professions in the United States with over 5,000 fatalities reported each year. That is an average of 14 construction workers being dying on the job every day. Falls from elevated surfaces, struck-by accidents, electrocution, and caught-in or -between accidents cause the majority of deaths and catastrophic injuries to construction workers. Known as the “Fatal Four,” these situations lea...

What is a Deposition? How Does It Affect My Personal Injury Claim?

Mar 24, 2023

If you have been hurt because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, and you’ve filed a lawsuit to recover damages, chances are good your attorney will notify you that you must be deposed, i.e., have your deposition taken. What is the purpose of a deposition and how will it affect your right to recovery? What is a Deposition? In the American civil justice system, the stage where parties gather evidence is known as the “discovery...

Jackknife Tractor Trailer Accident | New Brunswick Truck Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Who is at Fault for a Jackknife Tractor Trailer Accident? Anytime a tractor trailer is involved in an Causes of a Jackknife Tractor Trailer Accident A jackknife tractor trailer accident occurs when the front section of the truck is traveling in a straight path while the connected trailer starts sliding to the left or right. The truck and trailer eventually come to a stop with the back end forming a right angl...

Firework Safety Tips | Highland Park Personal Injury Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Firework Safety Tips Summer brings many opportunities to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display in New Jersey. Holidays, shore towns, and amusement parks typically light up the sky between May and September with loud and colorful fireworks. While many people enjoy these events without incident, thousands of people are injured each year from these powerful explosives. Troubling Statistics The national Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported four deaths and over 1,000 injuries from firework...

The Causes of a Bed Bug Infestation

Mar 24, 2023

Bed bugs, a scourge back in the 40s and 50s, but thought to be under control with the use of modern pesticides, have recently made a resurgence, showing up in hotels, motels, resorts, apartment buildings and even college dormitories. These parasites are extremely small and live on human blood. Unfortunately, they can live for up to a year without blood, so they are extremely difficult to eradicate. Here are some of the common causes an...

New Brunswick Pedestrian Accident Lawyers | Pedestrian Accidents

Mar 24, 2023

Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents When a Pedestrians make up 11 percent of all people traveling outdoors, but they account for 13 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities. Even the most safety conscious pedestrians can be seriously injured by an automobile, uneven sidewalk and road surfaces that cause Distracted Driving Speeding Failure to Obey Traffic Signs and Signals Weather Conditions Driving Under the Influence of Drugs o...

Injuries from Surgical Errors | Piscataway Personal Injury Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Injuries from Surgical Errors All surgeries carry some level of risk. Even minor procedures can have complications, and surgeons and their teams must exercise caution in order to avoid preventable Conducting thorough surgical prep is vital in preventing surgical errors. Surgeons should spend time going over the patient’s chart to make sure they are prepared to perform the correct procedure. There have been Negligent Behavior During Surgery Even ...

Piscataway Slip and Fall Lawyers | Accidents in Retail Stores

Mar 24, 2023

Slip and Fall Accidents in Retail Stores When slip and falls result in injury, it is no laughing matter. While most slip and fall accidents result in minor injuries, many of these Most Common Types of Slip and Fall Injuries Shopping related slip and fall accidents occur in malls, clothing outlets, home improvement stores, specialty shops, and supermarkets. Foot traffic is high in these establishments, so the risk of slipper...

New Brunswick Clergy Abuse Lawyers | Abuse Survivors Need Justice

Mar 24, 2023

Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors Need Justice As the stories about Survivors’ rights organizations continue to advocate for changes in the Church’s current policies to address the clergy abuse crisis. Unsatisfied with the recent Vatican conference on the sexual abuse of minors, which many believe failed to result in tangible changes to Church policy, advocacy groups are highlighting the need for practical solutions to this continuing problem. One significant proposed change would b...