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New Brunswick Clergy Abuse Lawyers | Allegations Not Limited to Children

Mar 24, 2023

Clergy Abuse Allegations Not Limited to Children The world is watching to see what the Catholic church will do next after Pope Francis announced that What We Know About Nun Abuse Because the facts regarding nun abuse at the hands of bishops and priests is only starting to come to light, we do not know the full details. However, we can piece together some thought-provoking items based on the Pope’s remarks, a...

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...

Elevator Accidents & Construction Workers | Piscataway Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Elevator Accidents and Construction Workers Construction sites are full of dangerous hazards for the workers who make their living there and elevators can be one of those hazards. Construction sites Falls – More than half of all construction worker deaths occur from falls into an exposed elevator shaft Mechanical failure of the pulley system Exceeding the maximum allowed load Lack of safety equipment (harnesses and nets) while working nea...

Mass Transit Accidents | New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Mass Transit Accidents – Trains On October 24, 2013, one person died and 52 suffered injuries when two trains on a Tibetan line collided. It appears that an empty passenger train was on the wrong track and it collided with another train coming from the provincial capital, Xining. Investigations are taking place into how the empty train wound up on the wrong track. On an average weekday, nearly 900,000 passengers board buses, rails, an...

Types of Injuries Associated with Rear-End Collisions

Mar 24, 2023

Of the six million motor vehicle accidents in the United States every year, about 40% are rear-end collisions. The most common causes are tailgating, excessive speed, and failure to account for poor weather conditions, such as snow, ice or rain. The Typical Injuries Suffered in a Rear-End Collision Far and away, the most frequent type of injury sustained in a rear-end collision is whiplash. Whiplash occurs when the force of a vehicle striking the bac...

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 Car Accident Lawyers | Memorial Day Weekend Driving Tips

Mar 24, 2023

Memorial Day Weekend Driving Tips According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Memorial Day weekend is one of the most dangerous weekends of the year for drivers across the country. Experts estimate that more than 39 million Americans will hit the road over the holiday weekend, traveling an average of over 50 miles. More drivers mean an increased risk of Plan Ahead Preparation before your trip can save you tim...

Catholic Church Releases List of Priests Credibly Accused of Abuse

Mar 24, 2023

Catholic Church Releases List of Nearly 65 Priests Credibly Accused of Abuse Leaders from the Catholic church in New Jersey released a list of nearly 65 priests who have been credibly accused of the abuse of children on Wednesday. The accounts of The release of the names of priests who have been credibly accused of child abuse is a good start for the Catholic church. Unfortunately, a list of names an...

New Brunswick Workers’ Compensation Lawyers | Firework Safety

Mar 24, 2023

Firework Safety Most Independence Day celebrations across the country involve fireworks. From elaborate public presentations to sparklers enjoyed at home barbecues, fireworks add excitement, but can also be very dangerous when mishandled and used incorrectly. Fireworks cause more than 15,000 fires yearly in the United States. Injuries from fires can be devastating and are preventable. For workers who sell, store, and operate fireworks and any devices used to launch or detonate explosive materials, th...

Seeking Compensation for Traumatic Brain Injury | 732-537-8570

Mar 24, 2023

Seeking Compensation for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) A The Characteristics of Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic brain injury may be caused by a direct blow to the head or brain, but it can also occur if a person either stops suddenly or is subjected to a sudden and powerful movement in any direction. These types of jolts can cause the brain to collide with the skull with significant force, causing brain bleeds o...