Each day, workers perform their jobs on the many roadsides throughout New Jersey. These workers must deal with many dangers, including low visibility, bad weather and distracted drivers. What's worse is that on-the-job deaths among roadside workers far outnumber many...
Personal Injury
Clinical research gives hope to spinal cord victims
The results of a randomized clinical study currently conducted by researchers at UC Davis could give victims of severe spinal injuries in New Jersey hope for the future. About 12,500 spinal cord injuries occur annually in the United States, with 40% of those...
When is an employer liable for your injuries?
If you are injured in a restaurant, hotel or other New Jersey establishment, you might have grounds for a lawsuit. It may be possible to name the employee who took actions that resulted in your injuries, the worker's employer or both as defendants. The employee had a...
Post-accident insurance premium increases
When a driver's negligence causes an accident on a New Jersey road, the driver can rely on their auto insurance policy's liability coverage. When the insurance company assumes the risks of covering the driver's potential negligence, the company becomes responsible for...
Does pedestrian safety technology save lives?
Figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that pedestrian deaths in New Jersey and around the country have risen dramatically since 2010. The 7,485 pedestrians killed in 2021 was the highest death toll in four decades according to the...
Proving fault in medical malpractice cases
Doctors cannot always cure every patient. However, everyone can expect doctors in New Jersey to meet a certain level of professionalism by exercising appropriate care. Negligence is at the core of most cases Most medical malpractice cases involve negligence on the...
Do you have work at one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S.?
Workers in New Jersey work in a range of industries. Many of the most dangerous jobs in the state and across the country cause serious injuries that result in workers needing to file for workers' compensation. Although injuries can occur at any job, certain jobs cause...
Racial disparities can lead to medical malpractice
The story is all too familiar to patients of color. They try to tell their New Jersey doctors that something doesn't feel right with their pregnancies or they are experiencing worrying symptoms involving another issue, but their concerns are dismissed out of hand....
What to do if your New Jersey employer is uninsured
It can be alarming and stressful to discover that your employer is uninsured, especially if you are injured on the job. Verify your employer's insurance status before proceeding with any actions. If you are involved in an accident while employed by an uninsured...
What are New Jersey’s most common types of surgeries needed after a car crash?
The results can be severe when a person gets into a car accident on New Jersey roads. Some injuries sustained may be catastrophic and require surgery. Unfortunately, these are some of the most common types of surgery after a car crash. Surgery for bone fractures...
