6 Fallacies About Personal Injury Claims in New Jersey
Personal injury victims often do not realize the value of a New Jersey personal injury attorney at the outset of their case. They may also have misconceptions about the process or the people involved, too. These erroneous beliefs are extremely common—but you should not be fooled! Hiring...
6 Fallacies About Personal Injury Claims in New Jersey Continue reading…Understanding the Cost of Living with a Traumatic Brain Injury
The impacts of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be immense for the injured person and their family and friends. A TBI is caused after a hit to the head damages the brain. They can range from a mild concussion to a blow that leads to a permanent disability after a long...
Understanding the Cost of Living with a Traumatic Brain Injury Continue reading…Distracted Truck Drivers Can Be Deadly
Why is distracted truck driving so dangerous? Distracted driving is a significant problem for drivers of any vehicle, but can prove especially deadly when the distracted driving is operating an 80,000-pound tractor trailer. Distracted truck drivers are believed to kill hundreds of individuals annually. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Distracted Truck Drivers Can Be Deadly Continue reading…School Bus Injuries – Who Is Liable?
Schools have a duty to care for the safety and health of students who are under their protection. This duty is not only operational whenever a child is in the classroom. It also applies whenever a child is in the school fields, in the school bus or even on a school trip. Therefore,...
School Bus Injuries – Who Is Liable? Continue reading…How long do I have to file a personal injury suit in NJ?
If you or a loved one has been injured because of the negligence of someone else, you have a right to seek compensation for the damages suffered in terms of medical bills, lost time at work or school, and for any permanent or debilitating injuries. However, this right does not exist in perpetuity....
How long do I have to file a personal injury suit in NJ? Continue reading…Soccer Players at Risk of Dementia Due to Head Trauma
How can soccer players protect themselves against brain injuries?
A recent study suggests that soccer players could be at risk of developing dementia due to repeated blows to the head. Â The UK based study, published in the journal Acta Neuropathologica, should alert soccer athletes to previously unrecognized risks of the sport. Â Our
Soccer Players at Risk of Dementia Due to Head Trauma Continue reading…What is the difference between a wrongful death and a wrongful life case?
Wrongful death and wrongful life cases are often challenging cases for both clients and attorneys. These types of cases can often be emotionally charged and deal with controversial issues, but they are not often understood by those who have not been directly involved in such a case. Today we are breaking down the...
What is the difference between a wrongful death and a wrongful life case? Continue reading…What Are the Leading Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are most often caused by sudden trauma to the head or body. They range from mild concussions to severe, permanent brain damage. The most common causes include falls, vehicle crashes, assaults, and sports injuries. Understanding what causes these injuries can help prevent them and may be critical...
What Are the Leading Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury? Continue reading…New Jersey Transit Lagging on Positive Train Control
What has been done to make trains more safe in New Jersey?
Last fall a commuter train that was approaching the Hoboken Terminal crashed into barriers at the end of the tracks, injuring 100 passengers. Another person who was waiting on the platform was killed when part of the ceiling collapsed. Just before the...
New Jersey Transit Lagging on Positive Train Control Continue reading…First Cell Phones, Now Washing Machines—Samsung Faces New Class Action Lawsuit
What legal actions can consumers take when products prove defective and dangerous?
Consumers reeling from the possibility that their new Samsung phone might explode in their pockets now have a new concern—that the top of their Samsung washing machine might fly off. Massive Recall of Washing Machines Sold in the United States
The U.S. Consumer...
First Cell Phones, Now Washing Machines—Samsung Faces New Class Action Lawsuit Continue reading…Judge’s Comment to Jurors Leads to New Trial for Personal Injury Plaintiff
When are a judge's ex parte remarks to a jury so prejudicial that the plaintiff or defendant must be granted a new trial?
Jury trials can be risky for both plaintiffs and defendants, filled with unexpected pitfalls. They can also be treacherous terrain for the judge. In a recent New Jersey personal...
Judge’s Comment to Jurors Leads to New Trial for Personal Injury Plaintiff Continue reading…Taking the Bus? You Are Taking Your Life In Your Hands
For many people taking public transportation is part of their daily routine. They wake up, get ready and hop on New Jersey Transit. If you are planning to take a bus, or any other form of public transportation, you should know that you are not one hundred percent safe. Just like driving a...
Taking the Bus? You Are Taking Your Life In Your Hands Continue reading…