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Facebook While Driving – Motor Vehicle Accident Death

Mar 24, 2023

Twenty year old Abby Sletten, is facing charges of negligent homicide in North Dakota. She is alleged to have been accessing Facebook on her cellphone when she wrecked into another vehicle, killing an elderly woman, in May. Ms. Sletten is alleged to have been driving over 80 miles per hour on Interstate 29 when she rear-ended Jennifer Meyers’ SUV. Ms. Meyers’ daughter, and her 89 year old grandmother, were passengers at the time of th...

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...

Unveiling the Risks: How Everyday Household Products Can Pose a Threat to New Jersey Residents

Mar 14, 2023

Here at the Law Offices of Harold J. Gerr, we believe in the empowerment of our community members through knowledge. One area that can't be overlooked is the safety of your home, particularly the products you use daily. While it's easy to assume that household items are benign, the reality might surprise you. For New Jersey residents, it's crucial to be aware of the hidden dangers that could lurk in your own home, posing potentia...