When you’re involved in a truck accident, your life can change in the blink of an eye. Although some individuals are lucky enough to survive these wrecks with only minor injuries, others are left with serious, debilitating harm. For far too many truck accident victims, permanent disability is a reality,...
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The 10 most common causes of motorcycle accidents
Motorcycle accidents often have serious consequences. On average, a motorcyclist is 27 times more likely to die in a crash than a passenger in a vehicle. It was determined that up to 90% of riders involved in crashes had no formal training. The state of New Jersey has implemented a...
Drowning incidents can turn summer fun into a tragedy
Summer is a great time to cool off with a dip in the pool or at a lake, but the water can be dangerous, and every summer New Jersey sees its fair share of drownings. The impact of a drowning on the lives of the victim’s survivors can be significant,...
Summer holidays can be a dangerous time for bikers
Along with their other July 4th festivities, many motorcycle aficionados may have taken the opportunity to go for a ride on New Jersey’s roads. While hopefully everyone stayed safe, like other holidays, July 4 can be a particularly dangerous day for motorcyclists. Over the holiday, which this year included the...
Can I sue my employer following a workplace accident?
While generally workplace injuries are covered by workers’ compensation insurance, sometimes a person in New Jersey is seriously injured on-the-job due to the negligence of their employer. This can be frustrating, as we expect our employers to keep our workplaces safe and treat us with respect. There are times, though,...
Who is liable for my truck accident?
While any motor vehicle accident can result in serious injuries, truck accidents are especially notorious for the catastrophic injuries they cause. Research shows that an accident between a passenger vehicle and a commercial truck is much more likely to result in serious injury or death than an accident involving just...
How drivers can help keep motorcyclists safe on the roadways
Looking out for the safety of motorcycle riders is the responsibility of every driver on the roadway. Drivers who fail to exercise care for motorcyclists they share the roadway with may be liable to compensate motorcycle accident victims for the damages suffered in a motorcycle accident. Motorcycles have some unique...
What recourse is there for injured commercial drivers?
There are many cases in which a trucker or other commercial driver strikes another vehicle or a pedestrian. Of course, if they did so negligently, then they or their employers should pay compensation to the victims or the victims’ families. Of course, commercial drivers also get into serious accidents which...
The potential for severe injuries in truck accidents
Large trucks are omnipresent on the roads in New Jersey and throughout the country. While most truck drivers pay attention and operate their vehicles in a safe manner, we all know that serious truck accidents happen all too often. When these types of accidents occur, there is the potential that...
Dangerous Driving Practice Can Cause Accidents with Trucks
Large commercial vehicles support many New Jersey industries through the transportation of goods and products. It is not uncommon to see an 18-wheeler rolling down the highway or unloading freight at a local Wayne business. The drivers of these massive vehicles are tasked with safely hauling a variety of products...