There is something about riding a motorcycle that draws many people to travel via two wheels instead of four. Whether it be the freedom of not being trapped in a car or just having the wind hitting your face, the popularity of motorcycles continues to grow. Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle...
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Spinal cord injuries can cost millions over one’s lifetime
Sometimes it is easy to take our good health for granted. However, accidents happen every day in New Jersey that could lead to serious injuries such as spinal cord injuries. Whether it is sustained in a car crash, falling on a slippery floor or due to a sporting accident, a...
What damages may be sought in a wrongful death suit?
The death of a loved one can be one of the most painful experiences a person in New Jersey can have in their life. However, when a person's life is taken by the negligent or reckless actions of another, their survivors' grief can be especially difficult to cope with, given...
Garden State motorists must practice motorcycle awareness
New Jersey motorists should be aware that motorcycle accidents can occur at any time of the year. Therefore, it is important that motorists understand how to safely share the road with motorcyclists. This is because motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable when they are involved in a crash.According to the National Highway...
Two New Jersey women die in dump truck accident
Dump trucks and other commercial vehicles are a common sight on highways. People expect that the operators of commercial trucks will take extra care to drive safely. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and devastating commercial vehicle accidents occur far too often.For example, two women from New Jersey lost...
Are motorcyclists safer with cell phone bans?
Many drivers fail to see motorcyclists on the road, which can leave riders vulnerable to serious injury. The risk becomes even greater if those drivers are using a cell phone behind the wheel.Several states, including New Jersey, have imposed restrictions on cell phone use, but are those laws making a...
Severe TBIs could cause long-lasting damages
No one in New Jersey expects to be in car accident on any given day. However, motor vehicle accidents caused by negligent drivers happen every day, and can cause a person to suffer serious injuries, such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI).A TBI takes place when a person experiences a...
How long does one have to pursue a wrongful death claim?
The holiday season is upon us. It is a time for gathering together with family and celebrating time-honored traditions.The loss of a loved one during this time of year can be especially traumatic for the deceased's survivors. This is even more true when the person's death was caused by the...
Drowsy driving can lead to catastrophic truck accidents
While semi-trucks are an important part of commerce in New Jersey and nationwide, businesses that utilize them are ultimately looking to make a profit and those who drive them do so to get a paycheck. Thus, either for their own monetary gain or that of their employer, semi-truck drivers are...
2017 saw a rise in deaths from crashes involving large trucks
Federal statistics indicate that traffic fatalities were down last year in the United States. According to recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 1.8 percent fewer deaths from motor vehicles crashes out on the nation’s roads in 2017 than was the case in 2016. This trend...