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Highland Park Slip and Fall Lawyers | Snow and Ice Accidents

Mar 24, 2023

Snow and Ice Accidents Freezing temperatures and snowfall have enveloped the country this winter, resulting in serious injuries from Victims of slip and fall accidents are often able to hold negligent property owners liable for their injuries, but there are stipulations for proving that the property owner’s negligence was directly responsible for those injuries. When frigid temperatures and snow occur, property owners have a legal responsibility to ensure that their properties are fre...

NJ Senate Passes Statute of Limitations Removal on Sex Abuse Cases

Mar 24, 2023

Statute of Limitations Removal on Sex Abuse Cases Passed by NJ Senate A bill removing the current statute of limitations on Several states have proposed updates to the statute of limitations on sexual abuse cases. In some states, such as Pennsylvania, the vote to extend the statute of limitations did not come to fruition despite heavy lobbying but may be revisited at a later date. In New York, a revised Child Victims Ac...

Injury Rates High at Reconstructed World Trade Center

Mar 24, 2023

The first tower of the newly reconstructed World Trade Center opened in November, 2014, but, according to an investigation by the New York Daily News, the rebirth of the first tower came with significant hidden costs–serious injuries to scores of workers, injuries that were not reported to OSHA. The Daily News investigation concluded that at least 34 workers suffered major injuries that were not reported, including broken bones, spinal trauma and hip and joint injuries...

New Brunswick Personal Injury Lawyers | Children Injured at School

Mar 24, 2023

Children Injured at School Many studies report that over three million children are injured on school property in the United States every year. When a child is injured at school, identifying who is at fault may be a difficult task. In fact, several people could be partially responsible for an injury to a child. For example, if a child is intentionally injured by another student, the parents, school, or supervising staff may be liable....

Authorities Consider Ways to Address Truck Driver Fatigue

Mar 24, 2023

Citing statistics that show a gradual increase in fatigue-related truck accidents, officials at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are considering revisions to the regulations governing how much time drivers may spend on the road, both continuously and over a given period of time. With more than 5,000 deaths annually from truck-related accidents, and with an estimated one-third of truck accident fatalities tied to driver fatigue, the NHTSA is examining new regulations to minimiz...

New Brunswick Personal Injury Lawyers | Dog Bite Injuries | 732-537-8570

Mar 24, 2023

Dog Bite Injuries There are many types of injuries relating to Dogs are unpredictable, and even a pet that we trust can bite when they become frightened, stressed, or hurt. Injuries to the face from a dog bite can lead to disfiguring scars and damage to tissue, muscles, tendons, and blood vessels that cover the face. When a dog attacks, it is a natural instinct to push the animal away. Injuries suc...

Highland Park Clergy Abuse Lawyers | Your Minister is Accused

Mar 24, 2023

What to Do If Your Minister is Accused of Clergy Abuse Clergy abuse Some have left the Catholic Church because of its inadequate response to the sexual abuse accusations, and according to a 2018 Gallup poll, faith in the Catholic clergy has been substantially eroded in recent years. Those who remain members of the church may wonder what to do if their minister is accused of clergy abuse. The Survivors Network of those Abuse...

Facebook While Driving – Motor Vehicle Accident Death

Mar 24, 2023

Twenty year old Abby Sletten, is facing charges of negligent homicide in North Dakota. She is alleged to have been accessing Facebook on her cellphone when she wrecked into another vehicle, killing an elderly woman, in May. Ms. Sletten is alleged to have been driving over 80 miles per hour on Interstate 29 when she rear-ended Jennifer Meyers’ SUV. Ms. Meyers’ daughter, and her 89 year old grandmother, were passengers at the time of th...

Every Fifteen Minutes Program | Highland Park Car Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Every Fifteen Minutes Program There is no greater teacher than experience, and Highland Park High School in New Jersey is providing an experience to their students unlike any other. The high school’s, “Every Fifteen Minutes” program provides students with real life experience on the dangers, trauma, impact, and consequences of driving drunk or driving while texting. The “Every Fifteen Minutes” program is based on the statistic that one person dies every 15 minutes i...

Highland Park Car Accident Lawyers | Thanksgiving Travel Safety Tips

Mar 24, 2023

Thanksgiving Travel Safety Tips Whether you plan to travel by plane, train, or automobile this Thanksgiving holiday, make sure you prepare to arrive safely. AAA predicts that over 40 million people will be on the roadways over Thanksgiving weekend this year, which is an 11 percent increase from 2018. Ninety-four percent of all travelers will be traveling by car. As traffic increases, so does the risk for Prepare for a Safe Journey...