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Seriously Injured in a New Jersey Truck Crash? What Can the Evidence Reveal?

Sep 24, 2026

A serious truck crash can happen so quickly that you are left trying to piece together what happened afterward. You may remember a tractor-trailer changing lanes, traffic stopping suddenly, or the truck failing to slow before impact. But what you saw from your vehicle may tell only part of the story. That can be especially important after a commercial truck crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, I-287, Route 1, or another heavily traveled New Jerse...

Injured on a New Jersey College Campus? Who Can Be Held Responsible?

Aug 28, 2026

College students move between dormitories, classrooms, dining halls, parking areas, sidewalks, athletic facilities, and nearby businesses every day. At schools such as Rutgers University in New Brunswick, that activity often extends well beyond the boundaries of a single campus. When an accident happens, figuring out who may be responsible is not as simple as assuming the college is responsible because the injury happened on or near campus. A student could fall on a damaged stairway...

New Jersey Large Truck Crash Data Shows Lower Fatality Rate, But Serious Risks Remain

Jul 9, 2026

If you drive in New Jersey, you know how often large trucks are right there with you in traffic. You might pass tractor-trailers on the New Jersey Turnpike, merge near commercial vehicles on I-95, I-78, or I-80, or travel near warehouses, ports, industrial parks, and delivery routes where freight traffic is constant. Most drivers are simply trying to get to work, pick up their children, run errands, or make it home safely. But when ...

New Analysis Reveals the States With the Highest Risk of Fatal Large Truck Crashes

Jul 8, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Federal crash data shows Wyoming residents face more than four times the national average risk, while New Jersey ranks among the nation's safest states NEW JERSEY — A new nationwide study from The Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr analyzes federal crash data and identifies the states where residents face the greatest risk of being killed in The study examined fatality data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) an...

Struck as a Pedestrian in Central New Jersey? What to Do After a Serious Injury

Jun 30, 2026

Being struck by a vehicle can change an ordinary walk into an emergency within seconds. You may have been crossing an intersection in New Brunswick, walking through a parking area in Edison, heading toward a bus stop, or simply walking near your home when a driver hit you. After a serious pedestrian accident, the first concerns are usually immediate: getting medical care, managing pain, contacting family, and figuring out whether you can return to work...

Who Can Be Held Liable After a Fatal Dog Attack in New Jersey?

May 22, 2026

A Suddenly, their family may be left grieving, searching for answers, and trying to understand how something so devastating could have happened. In time, difficult practical questions may also follow, including medical information, funeral expenses, insurance issues, and whether anyone had a legal responsibility to prevent the attack. In April 2026, a fatal attack in Newark brought those fears close to home for many New Jersey families. We mention this tragic local inciden...

What Happens If You’re Hurt in a Multi-Vehicle Crash in New Jersey?

Apr 22, 2026

A multi-vehicle crash can leave you shaken, injured, and unsure of what actually happened. One moment, traffic slows down. The next, several cars are damaged, drivers are blaming each other, police are asking questions, and insurance companies may already be preparing to protect their own interests. If you or your loved one was hurt in a chain-reaction crash, pileup, or At the Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr, we understand how quickly a multi-vehicl...

Can You Sue If a Dangerous Road Condition or Pothole Contributed to Your Crash in New Jersey?

Mar 18, 2026

A car accident can leave you shaken even when the cause seems obvious. When another driver clearly caused the crash, most people at least know where to direct their frustration. It can feel much more confusing when the road itself may have played a role. Maybe your car hit a pothole on the way to work. Maybe you lost control after driving through standing water, broken pavement, or an unmarked construction area. Maybe poor signage...

Injured Shoveling Snow at Work in New Jersey: Is Workers’ Comp Always the Answer?

Feb 24, 2026

Winter in New Jersey does not just change the scenery. It changes the physical demands many workers face. Whether you are a warehouse employee clearing a loading dock, a retail worker salting a storefront, or a maintenance professional managing an apartment complex, snow and ice duties are often simply “part of the job.” But snow removal can turn dangerous in an instant. If you were One heavy shovel-full of wet snow, one patch o...

What to Do If You Slip and Fall on Private Property in NJ

Jan 15, 2026

Winter in New Jersey often brings a mixture of snow and ice, and for many, it also brings the increased risk of a slip and fall accident. We know that these incidents are rarely just simple stumbles. A fall on a slick patch of ice or a poorly maintained walkway can lead to life altering injuries, including broken bones, spinal damage, or traumatic brain injuries. When these accidents occur on private property, the legal pat...