Personal Injury Blog

When we hear about catastrophic accidents at amusement parks, they typically involve visitors who fell or were thrown from a ride because it malfunctioned or they weren’t fastened in properly. However, those who build, maintain and repair these rides can be seriously injured or killed as well. Early this month, a 62-year-old New Jersey man…

The professional drivers who drive semitrucks back and forth across the country have very demanding jobs. They need to deliver their loads regardless of the weather or what happens in traffic. Sometimes, they drive across the country in just a few days to get materials or products where they need to go.  Unfortunately, long hours…

When it comes to distracted driving, you may think that cell phones are the only cause. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case.  While the use of cell phones in any capacity behind the wheel is prohibited by New Jersey law, talking to passengers in your vehicle can be equally distracting and dangerous. Talking to passengers in…

If you get bitten by a dog, there could be serious ramifications right away. Some people have to deal with serious blood loss or the potential for scarring, especially if they get bitten in the face or somewhere else that’s going to be visible. A bite can certainly become serious instantly. However, many bites get…

When a truck’s cargo is not well secured, the safety of other motorists is at risk. Falling debris can be disastrous if it lands on an unsuspecting motorist. In addition, loosely secured cargo can shift the truck’s weight in unexpected ways, causing the driver to lose control. If this happens, it means that someone slept…

Nail guns are a common piece of equipment in the construction sector. They are an efficient way of fixing items on different surfaces. Despite all of the benefits of this modern piece of equipment, there are some drawbacks. Nail gun accidents are fairly common. They can cause severe injuries and even fatalities in severe instances.…

Defensive driving is important, and it is the process of trying to drive in a way that allows you to avoid accidents. It’s wise for all drivers to do this. They need to understand that the risk they face is not just that they’re going to make a mistake and cause an accident, but that…

Driving might feel almost automatic to you. You may have taken the same route each day for many years, as well as numerous trips elsewhere. Your safe driving practices will have served to protect you, as well as those around you.  While driving can be a rewarding activity, there is always a potential for danger,…

New Jersey has strict liability laws for dog owners. Simply put, owning a canine companion means that a human is responsible for that dog’s behavior toward other people. The dog does not have to have an established history of aggression or any previous bite incidents for the owner to have legal and financial liability for…

If you’ve been injured in a car crash, you’re likely hesitant to get behind the wheel again once you’re able to. However, you may also fear that the longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to overcome your anxiety. That’s a dilemma that many crash victims face. If you suffered a concussion in…