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Salmonella Occurrences | New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers: Salmonella Occurrences – When to Hire an Attorney Salmonella occurrences in this country are on the rise. Lawsuits are filed to hold food manufacturers and food distributors accountable, and to send a message to all those involved in food production in this nation, so that food safety comes first before profit. Food manufacturers are generally not willing to share company information or health department information about their internal foo...

Safety Tips for Trucks in Construction Zones | Truck Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Safety Tips for Trucks in Construction Zones Close to 200 fatal Irregular traffic patterns and narrow lanes challenge many truck drivers as they navigate through cattle shoots and congested construction work zones. Motorists in passenger cars frequently change lanes or speed through these areas. Rear-end collisions between trucks and cars are common accidents in these work zones. Distracted Driving Causes Serious and Fatal Truck Accidents One of the major causes o...

NJ Car Insurance – Personal Injury Protection (PIP)

Mar 24, 2023

PIP in New Jersey stands for your personal injury protection coverage in your auto insurance policy. What it means exactly, however, is somewhat confusing. It is actually coverage of your medical expenses if you get into an accident. Your medical expenses, if you are in an accident, will not be covered by your regular medical insurance or your Medicare, if you have that, but rather by your auto insurance PIP – only. The Meaning o...

Every Fifteen Minutes Program | Highland Park Car Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Every Fifteen Minutes Program There is no greater teacher than experience, and Highland Park High School in New Jersey is providing an experience to their students unlike any other. The high school’s, “Every Fifteen Minutes” program provides students with real life experience on the dangers, trauma, impact, and consequences of driving drunk or driving while texting. The “Every Fifteen Minutes” program is based on the statistic that one person dies every 15 minutes i...

Slip & Fall Accidents Amusement Parks | Passaic Personal Injury Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Slip and Fall Accidents Common at Amusement Parks Most people think about having an amazing time when they head to New Jersey’s amusement parks, not getting hurt. Nevertheless, individuals of any age can be injured while trying to have a fun day with friends and family. Why People Slip and Fall at Amusement Parks Amusement parks, especially if they are or contain water parks and water rides, can be fraught with sli...

First Responders | New Jersey Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

First Responders – Workers Comp Governor Chris Christie has vetoed the bill that would have made it easier for first responders, who are injured or contract a disease on the job during an emergency, to obtain The bill would have shifted the burden of proof, in regards to how first responders were injured or got sick, away from firefighters, nurses, doctors, police officers, and other rescue squad members and first responders during o...

Falls on Construction Sites Major Concern | Construction Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Falls on Construction Sites Still a Major Concern Slip and fall accidents The Causes of Fall Accidents in the Construction Industry The majority of fall accidents that occur in the construction industry can be prevented by following safety protocols and providing worker training. The most common causes of fall accidents on a Scaffolding malfunctions Lack of guardrails on platforms Poorly maintained and broken stairs Debris i...

Jackknife Tractor Trailer Accident | New Brunswick Truck Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Who is at Fault for a Jackknife Tractor Trailer Accident? Anytime a tractor trailer is involved in an Causes of a Jackknife Tractor Trailer Accident A jackknife tractor trailer accident occurs when the front section of the truck is traveling in a straight path while the connected trailer starts sliding to the left or right. The truck and trailer eventually come to a stop with the back end forming a right angl...

School Bus Safety | New Brunswick Personal Injury Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

School Bus Safety Nothing is more tragic than a school bus accident that results in the injury or death of a child. The Bus Safety Guidelines Children should be taught and reminded of these important bus safety guidelines before the school year begins: Stand back at least three feet from the edge of the curb at the bus stop. Remain a safe distance from the bus until it comes t...

Dangerous Roads and Crashes | Law Firm of Harold J. Gerr

Mar 24, 2023

Dangerous Roads and Crashes – NJ It turns out that New Jersey has some of the most The only other roadways with more pedestrian deaths from crashes are Route 24, the Hempstead Turnpike and Fulton Avenue in Nassau, New York, where there were 14 deaths, Manhattan’s Broadway, with 12 deaths, and the Jericho Turnpike and Middle Country Road in Suffolk with 11 deaths, according to the Tri-State report. Other deadly and dangerou...