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Study Shows Increased Injury Rates for Truck Drivers

Mar 24, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of over-the-road truckers who have filed workers’ compensation claims has been rising over the last few years. In a study completed by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, researchers have concluded that the factor most contributing to the rise is the level (or lack thereof) of experience of many current drivers. Many attribute the influx of inexperienced drivers to recent pay increases for long distance truc...

Facebook While Driving – Motor Vehicle Accident Death

Mar 24, 2023

Twenty year old Abby Sletten, is facing charges of negligent homicide in North Dakota. She is alleged to have been accessing Facebook on her cellphone when she wrecked into another vehicle, killing an elderly woman, in May. Ms. Sletten is alleged to have been driving over 80 miles per hour on Interstate 29 when she rear-ended Jennifer Meyers’ SUV. Ms. Meyers’ daughter, and her 89 year old grandmother, were passengers at the time of th...

Unveiling the Risks: How Everyday Household Products Can Pose a Threat to New Jersey Residents

Mar 14, 2023

undefined Here at the Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr, we believe in the empowerment of our community members through knowledge. One area that can't be overlooked is the safety of your home, particularly the products you use daily. While it's easy to assume that household items are benign, the reality might surprise you. For New Jersey residents, it's crucial to be aware of the hidden dangers that could lurk in your own home, posin...