Personal Injury
Food Health and Safety Laws You Should Know
Details Around Food Health and Safety Laws in New Jersey The Centers for Disease Control report that each year, approximately one in six individuals becomes sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 individuals die from foodborne diseases. In an effort to decrease the risk of these accidents, the state of New Jersey has passed a number…
Read MoreCan You Sue for Medication Errors?
Legal Guide to Medication Errors Each year, thousands of people in the United States are harmed by medical malpractice. While medical malpractice can involve a number of different acts, it includes situations in which a medical provider harms a patient through negligence or providing care to a patient that does not meet the accepted standard…
Read MoreWhat to do if You are Injured in an Accident at Work
How to Respond if You’re in an Accident at Work Despite numerous programs designed by companies to decrease the risk of workplace injuries, accidents still occur every day in this country. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that in 2016 there were 5,190 workers killed while on the job. When workplace accidents occur, it…
Read MoreHow a Motorcycle Accident Attorney Can Improve Your Claim
Why You Should Consider a Motorcycle Accident Attorney Motorcyclists who are in accidents are at much greater risk of being seriously injured than motor vehicle drivers involved in car accidents. An experienced motorcycle accident attorney will often be able to help accident victims obtain the compensation they deserve. Motorcycle accident victims can benefit from the…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Significance of Criminal Negligence
In New Jersey, negligence lawsuits are commenced when a person is injured as the result of another person’s careless actions. If a person fails to use reasonable caution and another individual is harmed, the injured person is often able to obtain compensation. Criminal negligence, however, is a distinct type of negligence that plays a unique role…
Read MoreWhat to do After a Dog Bite
How to Respond to a Dog Bite Incident Statistics reveal that dog attacks often occur quickly and that victims are often left unprepared to deal with these attacks. Additionally, the Center for Disease Control reports that approximately 4.7 million individuals in the United States are bitten by dogs each year. If you or a loved…
Read MorePersonal Injury Protection in New Jersey
As is common in many states, New Jersey requires motor vehicle operators to carry automobile insurance. One of the features that the state requires to be carried in all insurance policies is personal injury protection (PIP) benefits. Sometimes referred to as no-fault insurance coverage, PIP provides compensation to injured parties no matter who is responsible…
Read MoreDram Shop Law in Drunk Driving Accidents
What is Dram Shop Law? Statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that 29 people die each day due to motor vehicle operators who drive while under the influence of alcohol, which equates to 10,585 deaths due to intoxicated drivers each year. One of the reasons why many of these accidents…
Read MoreHow Tommy’s Law Applies to New Jersey Transit Accidents
New Jersey Transit Accidents & Laws In August 2018, Governor Murphy signed a bill into law referred to as “Tommy’s Law” in honor of a man who was killed in New Jersey in 2016 while crossing railroad tracks. The goal of the law is to greatly decrease the number of people who die in a…
Read MoreFour Things You Need to Know About False Imprisonment
If you have been falsely imprisoned, it is important to quickly obtain the assistance of a skilled personal injury lawyer. It is also important to understand some important details about false imprisonment. This article will review four of the most important things that you should understand about false imprisonment claims. What is False Imprisonment? While…
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