Can I File a Lawsuit on Behalf of My Child?
When children are injured, parents frequently have questions about how to pursue legal actions on behalf of their children. A child’s exact age and mental state will significantly influence how parents should handle these cases. If your child is involved in an accident, it is a wise idea to obtain the assistance of a skilled…
Read MoreCan I Get Money for Pain and Suffering After a Construction Accident?
If you were harmed in a construction accident, there are various types of compensation to which you may be entitled. Applicable laws may allow you to recover for pain and suffering or emotional damages incurred due to a negligent or intentional act. While recognition that emotional distress serving as the basis for compensation can be…
Read MoreWhat To Do After A Car Accident [Infographic]
I was recently contacted by Elite Auto who has produced a great infographic on what to do if you’re ever in a car accident or crash. In addition to these pointers, if the other driver caused the crash, remember not to speak to the other driver’s insurance company until you’ve spoken to an attorney. If…
Read MoreWill The Reduction Of HOS Limits Increase Road Safety?
All drivers have to abide by certain rules. These rules help ensure that the highest level of safety is maintained. Even truck drivers have specific time limits on how many hours they can drive. Hours of Service Time Limits Currently, truck drivers can drive 60 to 70 hours within a seven- to eight-day time period.…
Read MoreVerdicts & Settlements
Our firm has a long standing reputation of excellence in and out of the courtroom. Complete courtroom preparation and the willingness to go the distance for each client are the keys to our success in the verdicts and settlements our clients receive. We take pride in the knowledge that our firm has have helped our…
Read MoreU.S. Construction Sites Dangerous, Deadly To Workers
It seemed like just another workday and just another load for 51-year-old truck driver Carmen DiLuzio. He had arrived at his worksite on the New Jersey Turnpike with a flatbed carrying several concrete barriers and began preparing to unload. That is when something went terribly wrong. According to State Police spokesman Sergeant Stephen Jones, a…
Read MoreTurnpike Authority Settlements Near $1 Million In Past 18 Months
Since the beginning of 2010, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority has paid out nearly $1 million to settle a total of at least seven lawsuits, according to a recent article on NorthJersey.com. Most of those lawsuits stemmed from vehicle accidents that occurred on the roadways overseen by the agency. While the reasons for settling out…
Read MoreTruck Accident Injures Three On New Jersey Turnpike
Last month, a Honda minivan carrying nine occupants, including four children, collided with a tanker truck on the New Jersey Turnpike. The truck accident caused an explosion and critically injured three of the van’s passengers: two young girls, ages 8 and 14, and an adult female passenger. The van’s driver was returning home with family…
Read MoreTraffic Accidents And Jack-Knifing
Many people know that encountering a jack-knifed tractor trailer is a dangerous situation. However, many people may not know why an 18-wheeler ends up in this situation. Jack-knifing is the term that is used when a trailer is being pulled or if any vehicle starts to skid sideways and forms an “L” or a “V”…
Read MoreToyota Pays Record Fines For Failing To Report Vehicle Defects
Most people know that there are some risks associated with traveling in motor vehicles, and they take precautions to try to prevent accidents. However, no matter how cautious a driver is, if there is a defect in the car itself an accident may be unavoidable – which is why automakers have a responsibility to recall…
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