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New Brunswick Truck Accident Lawyers | Collision Mitigation/Semi-Trucks

Mar 24, 2023

Collision Mitigation and Semi-Trucks Large commercial tractor trailers and semi-trucks are more prevalent on American roadways than ever before. In fact, there were over seven million tractor trailers and semi-trucks registered in the United States in 2017. The more trucks that are on the road, the greater the risk for serious and fatal According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 4,300 fatalities were reported in accidents involving large truck...

Symptoms of Bed Bugs

Mar 24, 2023

Symptoms of Bed Bug Injury How to Know If You Have Been Exposed to Bed Bugs Did you take a vacation recently, and stay in a hotel or motel? While you were there, did you notice some itching, or see what looked like a mosquito bite? If the one bite turned into many, it’s very possible that you were exposed to bed bugs. Unfortunately, bed bugs live on human blood. It can be ...

Accidents at a Resort | Passaic Slip and Fall Accident Lawyers

Mar 24, 2023

Slip and Fall Accidents at Resorts Most people planning a trip to a resort do not consider it ending with an injury or a visit to an emergency room. Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents at a Resort Slip and fall accidents tend to be minor incidents; but in some cases, Uneven floor surfaces Wet or slippery floors Poor lighting Poor housekeeping, such as leavin...

Highland Park Construction Accident Lawyers | Electrocution Accidents

Mar 24, 2023

Construction Workers and Electrocution Accidents The risk of electrocution for construction workers is high and is the fourth leading cause of death in Common Causes of Electrical Accidents A construction site is a busy and dangerous place. Heavy machinery, scaffolding, ladders, power equipment, construction vehicles, and dangerous weather conditions pose serious risks to construction workers each day. The number of fatal electrocutions is astounding, but what makes these figures even more disturbin...

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...

NHTSA Study Shows Distracted Driving Still a Problem

Mar 24, 2023

If the federal government has a website devoted exclusively to distracted driving, it’s a pretty safe bet that officials consider it a serious problem. According to the site (http://www.distraction.gov), distracted driving contributes to about one in ten traffic fatalities every year. That number decreased slightly for 2012, from 3,360 to 3,328. During the same period, though, there was a 30,000 incident increase in non-fatal traffic accidents where distracted driving played a part. The website define...

Highland Park Accident Lawyers | Truck Accidents & Truckers’ Blind Spots

Mar 24, 2023

Truck Accidents and Truckers’ Blind Spots Although it might seem as if big rig drivers can see everything, they actually operate under some pretty large “no zones” or blind spots. This makes truckers particularly susceptible to running into smaller vehicles such as cars and motorcycles. Every driver should get to know truckers’ blind spots, as well as how to avoid staying too long in any of them. The Biggest “No Zones” for Truck...

Highland Park Personal Injury Attorney | New Jersey’s Best Lawyers 2019

Mar 24, 2023

Harold J. Gerr Listed in New Jersey’s Best Lawyers for Personal Injury 2019 New Jersey Family Mr. Gerr earned his Bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania and his Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey. He is a strong proponent of continuing education and he frequently participates in educational seminars and lectures across the country. By focusing his entire career on personal injury law, Mr...

New Jersey Car Accident Lawyers | Recovering Damages from Uninsured Driver

Mar 24, 2023

New Jersey Car Accident Lawyers: Recovering Damages When the Other Driver is Uninsured When you have been hurt in a motor vehicle accident, the first place you typically look for compensation is from the wrongdoer’s automobile insurance carrier. What happens though, if the other party is driving without insurance (or with only minimal insurance, inadequate to cover your losses)? Are you simply out of luck? The answer is generally no. Under the no-fault insuranc...

New Brunswick Construction Accident Lawyers | Winter Site Hazards

Mar 24, 2023

Winter Construction Site Hazards Construction Slips, Trips, and Falls It is imperative to remove snow from walkways, parking lots, and work surfaces at construction sites to prevent Frigid Temperatures Exposure to freezing and cold temperatures can have serious consequences and even cause fatality. Hypothermia Frostbite: Winter Driving Accidents Ice and snow on the road make driving conditions treacherous. Construction sites typically have unpaved and muddy road...