New Jersey Legal Blog
How to drive safely around tractor trailers
Large trucks pose a serious risk to drivers in New Jersey and across the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 80 people were killed in large truck accidents in New Jersey in 2018 alone. This is a significant increase from the...
Crashes involving utility poles pose an electrocution risk
Recently, a catastrophic accident involving a utility pole made its way into national headlines. In the incident, a driver and his passenger survived a car crash initially. Sadly, when the driver exited the car, a downed power line electrocuted him. When you drive,...
How serious of a risk is carbon dioxide?
If you have a fuel burning heat source, stove, hot water heater, dryer or any other appliance or an attached garage on your home, carbon monoxide is a very real and serious risk to your health. CO is a risk whenever you burn something, including wood and charcoal. It...
Do you have whiplash?
After a car accident, it is normal to experience shock and anxiety. The adrenaline following an accident can mask serious injuries. In fact, you may not notice some injuries for 24 hours following the wreck. One of these injuries is most commonly associated with car...
Common construction site hazards
Helping construction workers stay safe on the job is a priority for all contractors. Reducing the incidents involving injury accidents may help lower insurance premiums and keep the business license in good standing. However, there are some common hazards in and...
Common car accident injuries
Often times, car accident patients in New Jersey avoid visiting a medical provider because they feel they can shake off their injuries by the time they do. The insurance company may view their injuries as a minor or soft tissue injury and may decide to lowball them...
How does auto accident liability work in New Jersey?
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in an auto accident, you may worry about paying medical bills and covering expenses if you cannot work. When another driver caused the accident, you may be able to recover financial damages from either the motorist or his or...
OSHA holds construction companies accountable for dangerous jobsites
When it comes to hazards in the workplace, there is one industry that has to take the utmost care. This is the construction industry. New Jersey construction workers have to concern themselves with the risks associated with the occupation. They also have a right to...
Preventing trenching accidents
The most hazardous construction operations in New Jersey include excavation and trenching. Excavation involves removing earth to form a manmade depression, cut, cavity or trench. A trench is a specific type of excavation that is no greater than 15 feet in width and...
How is rental insurance beneficial?
When visiting friends or family, you may never think about what insurance they must cover their home. If someone owns their home in New Jersey, they will almost always have homeowner's insurance that includes liability coverage should someone suffer an injury while on...
