You may have been the victim of a car accident in New Jersey, and you may be wondering now if your insurance company will cover all the losses. There can be times, of course, when personal injury protection does not cover them, in which case the victims may be able to...
Personal Injury
Pedestrian deaths may have risen 60% from 2009 to 2019
Perhaps you were injured while walking around Hackensack, New Jersey. Pedestrian accidents are all too frequent, and more of them are resulting in fatalities. Though many areas have adopted Vision Zero programs for reducing pedestrian deaths to zero, the fact is that...
Highway work zone crashes more likely among the distracted
In New Jersey and across the U.S., distracted driving is leading to more and more auto accidents. The risk for a distracted driving crash becomes especially great in highway work zones. A study conducted by University of Missouri researchers found that drivers who are...
N95 Mask May Have Caused NJ Driver to Pass Out, Crash
A New Jersey driver crashed into a pole after passing out from wearing an N95 mask for hours. The unidentified person was driving in Lincoln Park, New Jersey, Thursday when their red vehicle crashed head-on into the pole. 'The LPPD responded to a lone occupant single...
Growing number of fatalities among older workers
Many senior citizens in New Jersey continue working well past retirement age. According to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of workers in the U.S. that are over the age of 55 more than doubled between 1992 and 2017. During the same...
Slow driving: its danger, and why some engage in it
You were injured in a car accident in New Jersey, and perhaps it has become clear that more than one party was to blame. This is often the case when a slow driver is involved. This driver may have been breaking the law by impeding traffic flow, but another driver may...
Millions are misdiagnosed each year
New Jersey residents and others who are misdiagnosed by their doctors may experience a wide range of emotions such as fear or anger. A misdiagnosis can have a significant impact on a person's life, and diagnostic errors are considered a significant problem in the...
Pedestrian safety during the winter is a priority
As the winter months approach, Hackensack residents who walk around town need to ensure that they are doing what they can to remain safe in the inclement wintry weather. Taking walking safety seriously starts before ever leaving the house. One of the most important...
Safety around dogs is a crucial life skill for all ages
Dog bites aren't all that common, but they can be severe when they do happen. Around one out of every five people who suffers a dog bite will have to seek medical care for the injury. Two primary concerns in these cases are pain and infection. Fortunately, there are...
Over 5 Million Contingo Water Bottles Recalled Over Choking Hazard
Breslin and Breslin is reporting that more than 5 million Contigo Kids Cleanable water bottles have been recalled after customers reported spouts were coming off in children's mouths, posing a choking hazard, the company announced Tuesday.Contigo received 149 reports...
