Personal Injury Blog

When police and emergency responders arrive at a crash, it may be difficult for them to immediately understand what transpired. If the victims of the car accident are unable to speak, it may take investigators days or weeks to evaluate the evidence and reach a conclusion about who was at fault. New Jersey law enforcement…

Construction work, by its very nature, carries some risks in New Jersey. Working with heavy equipment requires skill, practice and constant awareness of one’s environment. Not only must one be in complete control of the construction equipment but a worker also needs to be aware of where other people are in relation to the equipment…

First responders run toward the fire, or the crash, or the gun shots. While many are paid employees, many – particularly among firefighters, are volunteers. This is true in New Jersey and around the country. While paid employees are eligible for workers’ compensation if they receive an injury on the job, volunteers have not enjoyed the…

Spring has arrived and with it the arrival of motorcycles on New Jersey roadways. Traffic in New Jersey is always heavy and becomes more congested in the spring and summer with motorcycles and sports cars that had been garaged for the winter. Drivers should be conscious of this and be on the lookout for these…

St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone but for some the memory of the annual rite of spring will not fade quickly. Alcohol has become, for some, an integral part of the day’s festivities in New Jersey, and along with this comes the increased chance of being involved in a serious car accident. One such…

Spring is coming and people are anxious to get out of their houses and enjoy nice weather, driving without snow and ice, and maybe having a drink or two. Sadly, some will have the drink or two and perhaps not realize that it impairs their ability to safely drive a vehicle in New Jersey. This…

Spring is coming and people are enjoying the warmer temperatures and taking the opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise after a long winter. A man and wife were crossing a road on a recent evening. Maybe they were on their way home, out for a stroll or going shopping. Whatever their destination, they…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) exists to help ensure the health and safety of New Jersey’s and America’s work force. One way this is accomplished is through annual electronic reporting of injuries and illnesses that identify locations that have experienced these issues. This enables an employee to know if a work injury or illness…

Dogs are often referred to as man’s best friend. When they are properly trained and cared for, this can certainly be true in New Jersey. Dogs are also very strong animals who can be excitable and dangerous if not properly restrained and in the control of their owners. An animal bite may result that can cause…

Few people will dispute the fact that New Jersey traffic is dense and very congested. While defensive driving can protect one in many situations, in instances of rush hour maneuvering and distracted drivers, a car accident may not be avoidable. One such accident took the life of two people in recent morning rush hour accident. The…