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Causes of Truck Accidents | New Jersey Truck Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Common Causes of Truck Accidents The Most Frequent Causes of Truck Accidents In the last 20 years, the number of motor vehicle accidents involving commercial trucks has increased dramatically (up to 20% by some estimates). Some of the increase can be attributed simply to the increased number of trucks on the roads. But there are other causes as well. Here are the principal factors that lead to Common Causes of Trucking Accident...

Highland Park Personal Injury Lawyers | Sexual Abuse Among Boy Scouts

Mar 24, 2023

Impact of Sexual Abuse Among Boy Scouts The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) recently made headlines due to thousands of lawsuits involving sexual abuse. According to CHILD USA, a non-profit organization that fights to end child neglect and abuse, stated that on average, sexual abuse survivors suffered for at least two years while in the BSA. Former Boy Scouts are now coming forward with their stories to punish Scoutmasters, Scouting volunteers, and other predators...

New Jersey Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Job Slip & Fall Injuries

Mar 24, 2023

New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyers: Slip and Fall Injuries on the Job The modern workplace can pose significant risk of Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim If you have fallen on the job, for any reason, and you have injuries that make it difficult or impossible for you to work, you can seek benefits through a workers’ compensation claim. All of the following types of slips and falls can qualify you for benefits...

Piscataway Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers | Slip and Falls at Stadiums

Mar 24, 2023

Slip and Falls at Stadiums Many people in New Jersey attend sporting events and concerts each year. Stadium owners may be held liable if someone is injured on their property due to their negligence. Many include a waiver on all tickets stating that spectators assume the risk of getting hurt by attending such an event. Although this may be enough to protect the owner in some instances, there are also certain ...

Piscataway Slip and Fall Lawyers | Accidents in Retail Stores

Mar 24, 2023

Slip and Fall Accidents in Retail Stores When slip and falls result in injury, it is no laughing matter. While most slip and fall accidents result in minor injuries, many of these Most Common Types of Slip and Fall Injuries Shopping related slip and fall accidents occur in malls, clothing outlets, home improvement stores, specialty shops, and supermarkets. Foot traffic is high in these establishments, so the risk of slipper...

Piscataway Workers’ Compensation Lawyers | Top OSHA Violations 2017

Mar 24, 2023

Top OSHA Safety Violations of 2017 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created by Congress in 1970 to ensure that workers have safe and healthful working conditions. To promote increased worker safety and decreased OSHA recently released a preliminary ranking report of the top ten safety violations for fiscal year 2017 at the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress & Expo. The top 10 violations are as follows: Fall Protection...

New Jersey Vocational Rehabilitation Lawyers | On the Job Injury

Mar 24, 2023

On the Job Injury – Vocational Rehab You have the right to vocational rehabilitation after you have suffered an injury or illness that occurred on the job. The idea behind vocational rehab is to aid you in recovering and rebuilding as much as possible, even with injury-related limitations; and to get you back in to the workforce. The New Jersey Department of Labor is required to provide this service to you, along wit...

Injuries Not Uncommon at Atlantic City Casinos

Mar 24, 2023

For many, a trip to Atlantic City is non-stop fun—a little gambling, some great entertainment, outstanding food. But for some, the revelry can quickly turn into a nightmare, when the carelessness or negligence of others leads to personal injury. Take the case of Deanna J. Medley, for instance. While vacationing at the Atlantic City Hilton in October, 2011, Ms. Hilton tripped coming out of an elevator. Witnesses testified that, as she embarked from the elevator...

Red Light Cameras at Intersections – The Debate Over Effectiveness

Mar 24, 2023

Red-light cameras at New Jersey intersections do indeed make most car drivers ‘see red’, but do the cameras make intersections safer as “Big Brother” proponents claim? It turns out that the yellow lights are changing too quickly to red, according to a forensic video analysis of the red-light traffic cameras. Last year, the same issue was raised, leading to a temporary suspension of the program. It seems that many of the yellow lights are to...

Passaic Slip and Fall Lawyers | Types of Accidents Happen in Summer

Mar 24, 2023

What Types of Slip and Fall Accidents Happen in Summer? Slip and fall accidents When someone is injured in a slip and fall accident, the injured person may have a case against the owner of the property. Determining liability can be tricky, so it is advisable to contact a lawyer immediately after a slip and fall. Why are Rainstorms Dangerous in the Summer Months? Summer weather conditions can present hazards tha...