Common Jobsite Accidents in New Jersey
For many Americans, the daily drive to work does not include thoughts about whether or not they will incur a serious personal injury on the job that day. For those of us that work behind the safety of cubicle walls and a computer screen, the risk of personal injury may be low enough that the…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Emergency Room Errors
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 129.8 million individuals visit emergency rooms each year. While many of these patients receive good medical care, some receive medical care that falls below the accepted standard. One of the main reasons why medical care often falls below accepted standards is that medical staff at emergency…
Read MoreNew Jersey Seatbelt Laws In School Busses
In May of 2018, a fifth grader and a middle school teacher were killed in a bus accident when the school bus that they were riding in struck a dump truck. At the time the accident occurred, the bus was carrying 38 students and seven adults. 43 of these riders were subsequently taken to a…
Read MoreUM & UIM Coverage: How to Stay Best Protected in New Jersey
Most drivers in New Jersey do not carry the right kind of car insurance coverage. Most do not have enough coverage. Here are a few tips that I strongly recommend. You can change your policy at any time and do not have to wait until the policy expires. For military and veterans, please be sure…
Read MoreThree Important Facts About Traumatic Brain Injuries
The state of New Jersey’s Traumatic Brain Injury Fund plays an important role in the lives of many individuals with traumatic brain injuries. This fund provides individuals of any age who live in New Jersey with the opportunity to obtain brain injury services. To be considered eligible for services offered by this fund, a person…
Read MoreFive Tips for Finding the Best Accident Lawyer in New Jersey
If you have been injured in an accident in New Jersey and suffered harm due to another party’s misconduct or neglect, you have likely suffered through an emotional event. Not only are you facing your possible physical injuries, but emotional, mental, and financial ones, as well. This time can feel overwhelming, and you need guidance…
Read MoreSafety Tips to Reduce the Risk of Heavy Machinery Accidents
This summer, a machinery worker at a Berry Plastics plant died in an accident while operating a piece of equipment. This is just one example of the many accidents that occur in New Jersey involving heavy machinery. This case highlights the dual-sided nature of machinery usage. The introduction of machinery into the workplace has let…
Read MoreLegal Options After Trucking Accidents in New Jersey
Every year a large number of commercial trucks and tractor-trailers are involved in truck accidents that lead to fatalities and severe damage to passenger vehicles. Because semi-trucks are such large and powerful machines, they pose an increased danger to motorists when accidents occur. If you or a loved one is involved in a trucking accident,…
Read MoreWhat to do if a Car Catches Fire
Highway vehicle fires in the United States have decreased significantly since the 1980s, with the amount lowering from 440,000 fires a year to 164,000. Vehicle fires, however, still do occur and greatly endanger the lives of people who are involved. There are a variety of reasons why motor vehicles catch fire. No matter the exact…
Read MoreHow to Prevent a Wrong-Site Surgery
While we trust doctors and surgeons to perform their jobs accurately, there are steps patients can to be more active in preventing medical errors. In this post, we’ll be discussing how patients can actively help avoid wrong-site surgery. Data released by the Patient Safety Authority demonstrates that a near miss or legitimate wrong-site surgery occurs…
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