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New Brunswick Car Accident Lawyers | NJ Falls Short in Auto Safety

Mar 24, 2023

New Jersey Falls Short in Auto Safety Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety is a coalition of consumer groups and insurance companies that produces an annual report tracking safety laws across the United States. Concerned about the roughly 100 deaths and more than 6,500 injuries that occur daily in vehicle crashes on American roads, the group has identified 16 laws that, if implemented, could save lives. Their report, “Annual Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws,...

New Brunswick Auto Accident Lawyers | Public Transit Accidents

Mar 24, 2023

New Brunswick Auto Accident Lawyers: Distracted Driving Increasingly at Fault in Public Transit Accidents More Public Transit Accidents the Cause of Distracted Driving A recent study conducted by USA Today indicates that someone is hurt in a A report for the Pew Charitable Trust lists a variety of distractions that have been attributed to cause A bus driver Train and bus operators A bus driver A trai...

New Jersey Car Accident Lawyers | Outdated Safety Regulations

Mar 24, 2023

Outdated Safety Regulations Threaten Autonomous Vehicles Self-driving cars are quickly becoming a reality on American roads. Many people are optimistic about this change, hoping that it will make the roads safer for everyone by eliminating dangers associated with However, the speed with which the technology is developing is outpacing the speed at which our laws can adapt to address these changes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly half o...

Highland Park Personal Injury Lawyer | NJ Transit Commuter Train Crash

Mar 24, 2023

First Settlement in New Jersey Transit Commuter Train Crash One and a half years after a New Jersey Transit train crashed into Hoboken Terminal, the first lawsuit has been settled. The passenger was traveling from her home in Pearl River, New York to her job at Pace University on September 29, 2016 when the train she was riding in accelerated as it entered the station. The train, which was traveling at more than twic...

The Different Types of Serious or Catastrophic Injury

Mar 24, 2023

Whenever you have been hurt because of someone else’s careless or negligent act, you want an experienced personal injury lawyer to help you get full and fair compensation for your losses. But when your injuries are more than a simple bruise or contusion, your case can quickly become far more complicated. Determining the full extent of your injuries can be difficult. Determining the actual cause of your injuries can also be a problem. The Commo...

New Brunswick Workers’ Compensation Lawyers | Lockout/Tagout

Mar 24, 2023

Lockout/Tagout Inconsistencies One of the most common Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations involves the lockout/tagout standard. Lockout/tagout is a safety procedure that ensures dangerous machinery and energy sources are fully turned off before maintenance or service. OSHA has very specific lockout/tagout requirements to protect the safety of all workers. Failure to adhere to these standards can result in severe injuries. This year, lockout/tagout citations were identified by OSHA as one of th...

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...

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...

New Brunswick Car Accident Lawyers | Cars and Bikes Share the Road

Mar 24, 2023

Cars and Bikes Share the Road Bicyclists across the country take to the streets to enjoy the beautiful weather and obtain exercise. In some cities where the streets are narrow or heavy with traffic, this hobby can be dangerous. Many drivers and bicyclists do not know the proper protocol for sharing the road, which is troubling because most bicyclists are injured by being hit by cars. Understanding how to safely coexist and share the roa...

New Brunswick Workers’ Compensation Lawyers | Keeping Workers Safe

Mar 24, 2023

Keeping Workers Safe in the Heat During the sweltering temperatures of the summer months, the cool, air-conditioned indoors offer much needed comfort. Yet for many American workers, whose jobs require them to stay outdoors for long periods of time in all types of weather, there is no relief from the grueling heat. Every year thousands of American workers become sick and even die from heat-related illness. More than 40 percent of heat-related worker fatalitie...