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New Brunswick Clergy Abuse Lawyers | Abuse Survivors Need Justice

Mar 24, 2023

Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivors Need Justice As the stories about Survivors’ rights organizations continue to advocate for changes in the Church’s current policies to address the clergy abuse crisis. Unsatisfied with the recent Vatican conference on the sexual abuse of minors, which many believe failed to result in tangible changes to Church policy, advocacy groups are highlighting the need for practical solutions to this continuing problem. One significant proposed change would b...

Pedestrian Accidents & Crosswalks | Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr

Mar 24, 2023

Pedestrian Accidents and Crosswalks Taking a leisurely walk, going for a run, and walking to and from school or work offers many health benefits as well as environmental advantages. Walking and running can also be hazardous when pedestrians collide with motor vehicles. In 2017, close to 6,000 people died and thousands more were injured in The New Jersey Pedestrian Laws and Crosswalks One of the greatest deterrents to pedestrian accident...

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...

Parking Lot Accidents | New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers: Parking Lot Accidents – Car and Pedestrians in Possible Peril Parking lots can be more dangerous than you think, and accidents are far more common than most of us imagine. One of every five crashes takes place People for the most part aren’t paying attention to the actual road in parking lots. They mistake the lack of stoplights and stop signs for safety, and relax their defensive drivin...

Emergency Treatment Options After Car Accident | Personal Injury Lawyer

Mar 24, 2023

Emergency Treatment Options After a Car Accident On the scene of an accident, all planning goes out the window. Foreseeing the accident itself is impossible, of course, but knowing your options in advance can help. It is commonly assumed that being hurt in a If you are in a position to make the call, however, there are a few options. Urgent Care The prevalence of urgent care centers has ease...

Slip & Fall Accidents Work | Piscataway Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Slip and Fall Accidents at Work Slip and fall accidents at work can result in Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents at Work Slip and fall accidents Slippery surfaces that are wet, icy, or snow covered Uneven surfaces Torn carpet or damaged floor tiles Improper or inappropriate footwear Lack of proper training to avoid slip and fall accidents Obstructed walkways Poor lighting Broken handrail...

Drunk Driving Accidents - Fatalities | New Jersey Car Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Drunk Driving Accidents – Fatalities In neighboring New York state, after a 10 hour drinking binge, Martin Heidgen got into his pickup, and then proceeded to drive it in the wrong direction on In a Staten Island case, Taliyah Taylor, inebriated on ecstasy, removed all of her clothing during an argument with her mother, sped away in her vehicle, achieving speeds upward of 80 miles per hour, and then struck a pedestrian, killin...

Drowsy Driving and Truck Accidents | Piscataway Truck Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Drowsy Driving and Truck Accidents Fatigue affects drivers in much the same way alcohol does. It slows reaction time, impairs motor skills, and disrupts the driver’s ability to make smart decisions. The AAA Foundation estimates that drowsy driving is to blame for around 16 percent of all fatal motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. A sleepy driver behind the wheel of a passenger car or van is dangerous enough; when that driver is operatin...

Firework Safety Tips | Highland Park Personal Injury Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Firework Safety Tips Summer brings many opportunities to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display in New Jersey. Holidays, shore towns, and amusement parks typically light up the sky between May and September with loud and colorful fireworks. While many people enjoy these events without incident, thousands of people are injured each year from these powerful explosives. Troubling Statistics The national Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported four deaths and over 1,000 injuries from firework...

Teen Drivers 100 Deadliest Days of Summer | Car Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Teen Drivers at Greatest Risk During 100 Deadliest Days of Summer AAA has a term for the timeframe between Memorial Day and Labor Day: 100 Deadliest Days. This period represents several weeks when all drivers, but especially teen drivers, are at greater risk of being fatally injured in a The best way to address this sober situation is with education, beginning with the top reasons for teen driver highway accidents. Commo...