Trader Joe's has issued another recall of one of its products from New Jersey shelves because of possible foreign object contamination, saying its Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup "may contain insects." The affected product lots have a SKU # of 68470, and a "use by"...
Personal Injury
Ground Beef Sold at Tri-State ShopRites Sickens 16
More than a dozen people across four states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Sixteen people in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts have been sickened in the...
Protecting yourself and your baby after a wreck
If you are pregnant, any incident that results in an injury to yourself may also result in an injury to your fetus. In the event that you or your fetus is injured in a car accident while traveling in New Jersey, you may be entitled to compensation for any damages...
Roadside workers and safety
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...
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...
Nissan Issues Massive Recall of Popular SUV
One of the most popular SUVs in New Jersey is the subject of a massive recall. Nissan says some Rogue and Rogue Sport models can stop running while you are driving. The issue is caused by the flip-open key fob not staying fully open. The car maker says they do not yet...
Recall Notice: Popular Eye Drops Linked to Bacterial Infection
The number of cases linked to a recently-recalled brand of eye drops made by an Indian healthcare firm has expanded, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week. The CDC issued a health alert to doctors nationwide early last month that a rare,...
