Wearing proper protective gear, obeying traffic laws, and practicing defensive driving techniques aren’t always enough to prevent a motorcycle accident. Like in most other states, many causes of motorcycle accidents in New Jersey involve inattentive drivers, impaired drivers, and excessive speed. And these causes often occur because of the...
Even though neck injuries are some of the most common workplace injuries, they are some of the most challenging to prove. The reason for the difficulty is twofold. First, neck injuries are prevalent outside the workplace. This means that insurers will try to fix the source of the injury...
Knee injuries are prevalent in the workplace, especially in industries such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing. Some knee injuries are severe enough to require surgical knee replacement. If your knee injury is a result of your occupation or an injury sustained during the course of your employment, it should...
Car accidents are a common occurrence in the United States. Injuries from an accident can range from minor to catastrophic. Back and neck injuries are two of the most common injuries you can sustain in an automobile accident. An injury to your neck or back can be extremely painful...
There may be no greater force on earth than a parent’s grief following the loss of a child. When coupled with our Constitutional right to accountability, this powerful combination can lead to extraordinary advancements in safety. You should know the story of four-year-old Evan and a tragic accident that sparked a...
Finding affordable and safe day care has become a significant challenge for working parents. Child care for an infant in a licensed center now exceeds annual in-state tuition at public universities in 34 states. But money means nothing if your child doesn’t come home safely at day’s end. Serious...
On January 25, 2023, the Workers’ Compensation Court entered a judgment after a full trial, in favor of a 39-year-old emergency room technician finding that her neck surgery was a compensable “Wear & Tear” occupational exposure entitling her to a significant workers’ compensation award. Like most occupational exposure orthopedic...
According to the New Jersey State Police’s 2021 report, there were 97 fatal accidents involving motorcyclists in that year, resulting in 99 deaths. The report identifies driver inattention as a contributing factor in one-third of these accidents. When driving on the roadway with motorcyclists, people may wonder, when do...
Sending your children to school is a big step in any parent’s life. You often send your children off to school without any significant issues. But tragedy can strike when school bus accidents occur, uprooting New Jersey parents’ lives and causing substantial stress and injuries. The National Highway Traffic...
As the cost of everything keeps going up – rent, medical bills, child care, groceries, and on and on – more Americans are turning to short-term loans to make ends meet. But not all loans are created equal, and there are more than a few bad actors out there...