While most people in New Jersey understand that speeding increases the risk of accidents, they might not realize that driving too slowly can also be dangerous. People who drive under the speed limit and do not follow the traffic flow can cause collisions that potentially cause serious injuries or death. Slow driving can also result…
Continue reading ›The state of New Jersey uses a modified comparative negligence system when determining if you’re entitled to damages in a personal injury claim. Under this system, you can obtain damages even if an accident was partially your fault. However, you are not eligible to receive any type of financial award if you’re deemed to be…
Continue reading ›Some of the most common causes of accidental personal injury in New Jersey are automobile accidents. With that in mind, there are some roadways in the Garden State that are more dangerous when it comes to car accidents. 10 Most Dangerous Roadways in New Jersey In analyzing car accidents, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National…
Continue reading ›Throughout New Jersey and the rest of the nation, delivery drivers have many packages to drop off each day. With online ordering becoming so popular, many large companies work to get their deliveries shipped as fast as possible. However, these drivers working at such a fast pace could be contributing to more automobile accidents. What’s…
Continue reading ›If you live in New Jersey and you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, whether or not you are able to sue for pain and suffering depends on the type of insurance that you have. This is referred to as “limitation on lawsuit,” and when you buy a car insurance policy, you should decide…
Continue reading ›Getting into a New Jersey motor vehicle accident is stressful enough without dealing with insurance. However, while most all states require liability to cover other drivers, some drivers still drive without insurance, which complicates the situation. There are ways people can protect themselves from uninsured motorists. Uninsured Motorist Protection When an insured driver hits another…
Continue reading ›Construction sites throughout New Jersey are full of various dangers. As construction workers know, their industry is one of the most dangerous out there. Knowing the most common sources of danger can help one to properly mitigate the risk of being around the danger. Falls Workers’ compensation claims for the construction site industry tend to…
Continue reading ›New Jersey recently joined the ranks of several other states that legalized marijuana. Possession up to a certain amount is no longer a crime. The state constitutional amendment and subsequent clarifying legislation take worries about arrests off citizen’s shoulders. The changes could also impact someone’s past criminal conviction record. Convictions, Records, and the New Marijuana…
Continue reading ›According to the New Jersey Department of Health, 12,000-15,000 state residents suffer from a brain injury every year. About a thousand of these injuries are fatal. Traumatic brain injuries vary in levels of severity, but even a so-called mild TBI is potentially debilitating. Causes Car accidents, physical abuse and violence, sports injuries and any impact…
Continue reading ›Grocery store shoppers in New Jersey might find a local establishment crowded and bustling. Consumers could lose their bearing and fall. Or, they may slip on something spilled on the floor. The resulting injuries could be far worse than expected, leading to civil claims. Who is responsible for the loss, though? Sometimes, the answer could…
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