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NHTSA Study Shows Distracted Driving Still a Problem

Mar 24, 2023

If the federal government has a website devoted exclusively to distracted driving, it’s a pretty safe bet that officials consider it a serious problem. According to the site (http://www.distraction.gov), distracted driving contributes to about one in ten traffic fatalities every year. That number decreased slightly for 2012, from 3,360 to 3,328. During the same period, though, there was a 30,000 incident increase in non-fatal traffic accidents where distracted driving played a part. The website define...

Motor Vehicle Accidents Involving Drunk Drivers

Mar 24, 2023

When you have been injured in a car accident where the person causing the accident was intoxicated, the process of recovering for your losses can be challenging. Unfortunately, many drunk drivers are repeat offenders. As repeat offenders, they may be unable to afford adequate auto insurance, or may have no insurance at all. Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Coverage If the person who caused your injury has no insurance, or has only insurance to cover hi...

New Brunswick Slip and Fall Lawyers | Coefficient of Friction

Mar 24, 2023

New Brunswick Slip and Fall Lawyers: Coefficient of Friction Coefficient of friction (COF) is a scientific numerical value used to measure the slipperiness of a surface. It is determined by taking the surface force generated by a Static Coefficient of Friction (SCOF) vs. Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) SCOF is the ratio of how much horizontal force is needed to move an object to the vertical force pressing it t...

New Jersey Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Manufacturing Accidents

Mar 24, 2023

New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyers: Manufacturing and Warehouse Accidents In early December, 2013, a New Jersey warehouse worker at a new Amazon warehouse in Avenel, was killed when a piece of heavy equipment fell and crushed him, reported the United States Department of Labor. Evidently, the man who died was “caught in between and (then) crushed by equipment,” noted Leni Uddyback-Fortson, a Department of Labor Office of Public Affairs regional director. OSHA is als...

Hurt on Someone Else's Property | Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr

Mar 24, 2023

Hurt on Someone Else’s Property In New Jersey, as in other states, the owner of residential or commercial property has a duty to maintain the premises so as to minimize the risk of injury to anyone lawfully on the property. This duty extends to homeowners who have workers or social guests, as well as businesses that have customers, vendors or other visitors. If you The Duty of Property Owners The law require...

Hillsborough, NJ Youth Minister Sentenced for Sex Abuse of Minor

Mar 24, 2023

Hillsborough Youth Minister Sentenced for Sex Abuse of Minor A youth minister from Unfortunately, the Catholic church is not the only religious institution that may harbor potential perpetrators of abuse. Although it may be assumed that abusive priests may be the only clergy members capable of committing these types of crimes, other individuals involved in activities affiliated with religious groups may be just as liable. Clergy abuse in any form jeopardizes the well-bein...

How Do You Check Your Car's Safety Rating? Call | 732-537-8570 |

Mar 24, 2023

How Do You Check Your Car’s Safety Rating? The The NHTSA carries out crash tests on new automobiles each year and rates the performances in their 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Five stars is the highest award and it goes down from there. These ratings can be found on new car window stickers, but they can also easily be located online. The NHTSA tests for side-crash protection, rollovers, back overs, and recommends advance...

The Standard of Care in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Mar 24, 2023

When you seek medical attention because of an injury or illness, you expect that, at a minimum, your condition won’t worsen because of the carelessness or negligence of a medical professional. Unfortunately, it happens all too often–a missed diagnosis, a surgical mistake, an error involving medication or anesthesia. When you seek damages for injuries caused by medical malpractice, the lawsuit is almost always based on a legal theory of negligence. The legal concept of negligenc...

Do I Really Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident Claim

Mar 24, 2023

People who need advice about their rights in the aftermath of a serious car or truck accident will usually talk to an attorney as soon as possible. They know that it won’t be easy to recover the hundreds of thousands – or even millions – of dollars necessary to support a lengthy period of treatment, rehabilitation or permanent disability. In less severe car accident cases, however, there can be a powerful temptation to handle th...

Highland Park Construction Accident Lawyers | Preventing Worker Fatigue

Mar 24, 2023

Preventing Construction Worker Fatigue Construction work is one of the most dangerous professions in the United States and requires long hours and sustained physical exertion, often in extreme weather conditions. When Causes of Construction Worker Fatigue Identifying the reasons why a construction worker is fatigued is essential to preventing Extended work hours Shift work Sustained mental effort and concentration Repetitive physical tasks Physical exertion Workin...