New Jersey Legal Blog
Safety helmet use can reduce e-scooter head injuries
A new state law may require drivers to exercise greater caution on New Jersey’s streets and roadways. Recently-signed legislation allows e-scooters on bicycle paths, streets and highways across the state, as reported by The North Jersey Record. Both motorists and...
Fire sprinkler systems can save lives and limit property damage
Although state law requires smoke alarms in most New Jersey dwellings and buildings, more than 50 of the Garden State’s residents lost their lives in home fires in 2018. Each of these homes was lacking a fire sprinkler system, as reported by the New Jersey Fire...
Brake checking may cause serious injuries
New Jersey’s roads are challenging enough to navigate without having to worry about other drivers acting irrationally. Of course, even if you follow the rules of the road, you may eventually encounter an angry motorist. If he or she brake checks, you may find yourself...
How passenger vehicles can help stop truck accidents
New Jersey drivers share the road with many large trucks and commercial motor vehicles that must operate almost by their own set of rules. They have limited maneuverability, long stopping distances and larger blind spots than smaller vehicles. While they have strict...
Hurricane season and hazards on the road
During hurricane season, certain parts of the country may have to deal with devastating storms that wreak havoc on local communities. Lives may be lost; many people may be injured, and the financial and emotional impact of these events can be staggering. There are a...
Know how to build a truck crash defense
When there is a semitruck crash, some of the occupants of the other vehicle might decide that a claim for compensation is in order. One thing that is often troubling about these is that they are often seeking exorbitant amounts, which can be detrimental to your...
Open and obvious defense might be viable in premises liability
Accidents are bound to happen in a business. When one does occur, your company should have specific protocol to follow. One of these points should be completing an incident report. This provides some basic information about what happened just in case the victim...
Car accidents lead to a wide range of injuries
If you get involved in a car accident, you could suffer from a variety of injuries. It depends on the nature of the crash and a lot of varying factors.Some of the most common injuries include:Head injuries Neck injuries Back injuries Broken bones Cuts and...
3 things you should do after a car accident
No matter the severity, being involved in a car accident can be a scary experience. Even a slight fender-bender can leave you shaken in the aftermath. Unfortunately, the days and moments after a car accident are the most important times to keep a clear head and make...
Dismantle personal injury claims made against your company
While truckers are sometimes liable for semitruck crashes, there are many times when another person is the one who caused the wreck. Still, injured motorists might try to blame the trucker or trucking company because they feel like that is a ticket to getting a good...
