Personal Injury Blog

Medicinal marijuana, commonly called cannabis for medicinal use, is legal in New Jersey. In a recent case involving a gentleman who suffered multiple workplace injuries, his doctor prescribed medicinal cannabis to relieve his pain. The workers’ compensation insurer was ordered by a judge to cover the cost of the prescription. The gentleman in question had suffered…

Wrong-way crashes can be horrific. A person driving in the right direction on a highway in New Jersey does not expect to see someone coming at them from the other direction. This happened to a young man on his way to work in Patterson at about 4:40 a.m. on Route 80 near Woodland Park. It…

The prompt action of various emergency services in New Jersey prevented a tragedy on a recent Thursday morning. This incident involved exposure to toxic fumes — something that has led to many workers’ compensation claims over the years. In this case, 50 employees in an industrial facility were evacuated before anyone suffered severe harm. According…

In spite of wrong way and do not enter signs on access ramps to highways, drivers can still end up driving in the wrong direction on a highway in New Jersey.  Particularly if alcohol is a contributing factor, a drunk driving accident can result. Such a crash occurred recently on Route 36 in Middletown. A gentleman from…

Keeping the power grid up and running in New Jersey is a critical task performed by dedicated employees. Working in an electrical power environment carries some risks. While employees may be aware of the risks, they also have a right to expect to be safe while on the job. Failure to adequately provide for safety…

When a serious accident happens in New Jersey tow truck drivers are often called upon to remove damaged vehicles. This can be a dangerous undertaking, particularly on a busy highway.  That was the situation after a car accident on Route 287 near Bridgewater on a recent afternoon. A tow truck driver had been called to…

As long as there are cars and drivers in New Jersey there will be car accidents. Accidents are always scary. When more than one vehicle is involved the fear factor can escalate. Add injuries and a hit-and-run driver to the mix and a very frightening situation can come about as the result of a car crash.…

This winter was a long cold winter in New Jersey and most of the country. When May arrived, and with it warmer temperatures, people ventured out of their houses. No one expected to be the victim of a drunk driving accident. A gentleman from North Brunswick was walking recently when he was struck and killed…

It is spring in New Jersey. The school year is winding down and it’s the season of field trips. Parents sign permission slips, say ‘have a good time, behave’ and send their kids off for another day at school.  No one expects that their children will be involved in a horrific truck accident. On Thursday,…

Pets can bring joy and love to a family home. However, they can also bring terror to an individual in the event of an unexpected attack. An animal bite can leave lasting impressions, physically, mentally and emotionally. Suffering from an injury caused by an animal can also cause an individual financial repercussion. One New Jersey…