MIDDLESEX COUNTY PERSONAL INJURY LAW BLOG
Watch out for fatigued truckers
Have you ever come close to falling asleep at the wheel? It feels scary, but imagine doing that while driving a truck. Trucks are some of the most lethal vehicles on New Jersey roads, even when the people operating them are fully awake. Yet, thanks to their job’s...
How to be a safer driver in traffic
If you live in or around Milltown, New Jersey, you’re well aware of the fact that traffic can be heavy at almost any time of the day. No matter how much experience you have driving in traffic, there’s always a risk that you could suffer an injury in an accident. And...
Important points to remember about workers’ compensation
In New Jersey, employers are required to have workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. A person who suffers an injury while they’re working can have their medical care costs covered by the policy. If you're at work and suffer an injury, there are a few...
Dog bites are a greater threat to children than many common issues
People often think of dog bites as rare events. This may be because so many households have dogs as pets, and so people tend to think of all dogs as calm, loving animals. And, while it is true that most are, that does not mean bites are uncommon. The reality is that...
Traffic deaths actually dropped last year
Good news for drivers everywhere: Traffic deaths have actually started going down again, making the roads safer. The numbers from 2019 show a slight dip, something that had been lacking in recent years. Per the National Safety Council, the number of traffic deaths...
Even broken bones can lead to catastrophic consequences
When you get into a car crash, there is a potential for you to suffer from a number of serious injuries. You may have a traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries or broken bones that may not heal as expected. One of the most commonly broken bones is the scaphoid (just...
What’s the one thing you can do to instantly become a safer driver?
Are you interested in becoming a safer driver this year? Maybe you haven’t even gotten involved in an accident yourself. However, you have read plenty about car accident statistics in the United States and you know what a toll they take. You don’t want to join those...
For children, burn injuries can require intensive medical care
Burns are among the most painful injuries a person can suffer, as they can cause nerve damage, scarring and even thickening of the skin that persists long after the burn itself heals. If you've ever had a second-degree burn, you know that it can take a long time for...
If you’re hurt due to miscommunication and errors, you deserve support
When you went in for an outpatient procedure, the last thing you thought would happen was for you to suffer serious complications. While you know that not everything is predictable when you’re under general anesthesia, you were shocked to find out that you were given...
Get emergency care if you suspect a brain injury
One of the most serious injuries that can occur in a traffic collision is a brain injury. It can happen if you hit your head on the window or dashboard. It can happen if your brain spins too quickly in the skull. Sometimes, no blunt-force trauma happens at all, but...
