Personal Injury Blog

Trucks have larger areas around them that the driver cannot see using their side or rearview mirrors compared to standard vehicles. These areas, commonly referred to as blind spots, are a major safety threat you should always be on the lookout for. The best thing to do in a blind spot is to get out…

After your motorcycle accident, you were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. Upon regaining consciousness, the doctors learned that you had no feeling from the waist down. Your spinal cord is damaged. Unfortunately, this isn’t uncommon. Motorcycles have become an increasingly popular form of transportation in the United States over the last decade or…

Public holidays have two things in common when it comes to driving. More people than usual make a journey to visit friends or relatives, and more people consume alcohol. Both can lead to the roads being more dangerous than an average day of the year. Heavy traffic can lead drivers to get frustrated and do…

When a dog attacks, it can do major damage in a matter of moments. The physical injuries that result can cause issues that persist for years. Especially if a dog causes an injury to someone’s face, there can be long-lasting medical implications for the injuries that they suffer. Although reconstructive surgery is certainly more accessible…

In this day and age, it sometimes feels like trouble can follow you anywhere and that nowhere is truly safe – but it shouldn’t be that way. You have a right to expect your landlord or other property owners to take reasonable steps to protect residents and visitors from foreseeable dangers and threats from bad…

From slippery roads to poor visibility, winter conditions can be challenging to even the most experienced drivers. However, given that most of the country lies in snowy regions, it is almost inevitable that you will hit the road in these conditions. With the increased hazards present in winter, it is important to be extra vigilant…

You might not remember much after a car crash. One moment you were happily going along, and the next thing you know, there was a massive impact, the airbag exploded in your face, and you were in agony. When the police ask you what happened, you do not know what to say. The other driver…

In most personal injury cases, there are several factors that come into play. One of them involves the burden of proof. The courts must see proof that the defendant was at fault in order to find them liable for the injuries caused. But who has the burden of proof? The plaintiff or the defendant? Read…

Construction workers in New Jersey deserve to have the safest conditions possible while on the job. Unfortunately, accidents can still happen as a result of moving objects on construction sites. Serious injuries can occur that result in workers’ compensation claims being filed. What Falling Objects Can Lead to Construction Accidents? Construction workers often sustain injuries…

You will have an intense emotional and chemical response to a car crash. You could experience the fight-or-flight response, and you could potentially suffer injuries. People often feel confused and shaken up right after a motor vehicle collision, which makes it a bad time to make major decisions. However, that is essentially what is expected…