New Jersey Personal Injury Law Firm

Mar 24, 2023

Are Teen-Related Distracted Driving Accidents Increasing During the Pandemic? According to a new study, the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has worsened Many experts believe that these heightened accident rates are attributed to the increase in phone usage during the pandemic, including the use of online meetings, like Zoom. Many of these motorists are distracted teenage drivers. What is Distracted Driving? Distracted driving is when a motorist’s attention is divided whil...

Dangerous Roads and Crashes | Law Firm of Harold J. Gerr

Mar 24, 2023

Dangerous Roads and Crashes – NJ It turns out that New Jersey has some of the most The only other roadways with more pedestrian deaths from crashes are Route 24, the Hempstead Turnpike and Fulton Avenue in Nassau, New York, where there were 14 deaths, Manhattan’s Broadway, with 12 deaths, and the Jericho Turnpike and Middle Country Road in Suffolk with 11 deaths, according to the Tri-State report. Other deadly and dangerou...

Highland Park Personal Injury Lawyers | Springtime Motorcycle Accidents

Mar 24, 2023

Springtime Motorcycle Accidents After a long winter of cold temperatures and icy roads, the approach of spring has motorcycle riders entering the roadways. Unfortunately, springtime weather brings risks to those that ride motorcycles. According to the The two leading causes of motorcycle accidents are speeding and Common Causes of Springtime Motorcycle Accidents Motorcycle riders are the most vulnerable vehicles on the road. When a motorcycle crashes, drivers are unprotecte...

Piscataway Car Accident Lawyers | Displays and Distracted Driving

Mar 24, 2023

Car Displays and Distracted Driving Over 3,400 people were fatally injured and 391,000 people were injured in Types of Distractions Texting has proven to be the most dangerous distraction, causing drivers to take their eyes off the road for approximately five seconds. A new study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals that hands-free, in-vehicle technologies are also extremely distracting, both visually and mentally. A spokeswoman for AAA Mid-Atlantic report...

Piscataway Car Accident Lawyers | Memorial Day Weekend Driving Tips

Mar 24, 2023

Memorial Day Weekend Driving Tips According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Memorial Day weekend is one of the most dangerous weekends of the year for drivers across the country. Experts estimate that more than 39 million Americans will hit the road over the holiday weekend, traveling an average of over 50 miles. More drivers mean an increased risk of Plan Ahead Preparation before your trip can save you tim...

Accidents at a Resort | Passaic Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Slip and Fall Accidents at Resorts Most people planning a trip to a resort do not consider it ending with an injury or a visit to an emergency room. Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents at a Resort Slip and fall accidents tend to be minor incidents; but in some cases, Uneven floor surfaces Wet or slippery floors Poor lighting Poor housekeeping, such as leavin...

New Brunswick Product Liability Lawyers | Pacemaker Recall

Mar 24, 2023

Dual Chamber Pacemaker Recall Over 13,000 Medtronic implantable pulse generator (IPG) units have been recalled due to a software glitch that poses a health risk to patients with the implantable pacemakers. The Adapta, Versa, Sensia, Relia, Attesta, Sphera, and Vitatron A, E, G, and Q series models manufactured between March 2017 and December 2018 may be affected by the software error. The Medtronic IPGs are used to treat bradycardia (low heart rhythm) and t...

Who Pays for Medical Bills After Car Accidents? | 877-249-4600

Mar 24, 2023

Who Pays for Medical Bills After Car Accidents? Even a seemingly straightforward car accident can quickly become a stressful and complicated situation if you are injured. Perhaps one of the more important questions that is asked is who pays for your medical bills following a car accident injury. In New Jersey, you have different options available to you. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage in New Jersey In New Jersey, all drivers ar...

Back to School Safety During COVID-19 | Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr

Mar 24, 2023

Back to School Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic With the start of the school year approaching, there are many uncertainties surrounding the virus and the ability of school districts to prepare buildings and protocols to address the risks. When the threat of COVID-19 became an inescapable reality in New Jersey, schools shut down early. All 1.4 million students in the state were forced to learn from home for the final three months o...

Clergy Abuse Survivor Alleges Archdiocese of Newark Dismissed Claims

Mar 24, 2023

Archdiocese of Newark Allegedly Dismissed Survivor’s Abuse Claims A Despite the fact that religious orders fall within the authority of the Catholic church, many dioceses deflect responsibility for investigating abuse claims by members of the orders even if they have served as clergy members within their churches. They state that they are not accountable for compensating victims or survivors if the priest in question is involved with a religious order. This prevents thos...