Authorities Attribute Higher Rate to “Drowsy Driving” In a report in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, researchers concluded that teen drivers who start school earlier in the day have a more than 25% increased risk of being in an automobile accident on their way to school. The study looked at crash statistics for high […]
Motorcycle Accidents and Protective Clothing
August 21, 2020 by
Can You Recover Damages If You Weren’t Wearing Protective Clothing? One common recommendation to minimize the risk of serious injury on a motorcycle is to wear protecting clothing—helmet, gloves, boots, pants, and a durable long-sleeved shirt or jacket. Many affordable options are available—you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on leathers. But say it’s […]
New Jersey Motorcycle Accidents Involving Drunk Drivers
August 3, 2020 by
Your Right to Recover Compensation When you’re injured in a motorcycle accident caused by a drunk driver in New Jersey, you can always file a personal injury claim against the impaired driver. Intoxication generally does not excuse a person from liability for negligence. It’s important to understand, though, that you also may be able to […]
Time-on-the-Road Restrictions for Commercial Truck Drivers
July 9, 2020 by
State and Federal Regulations Designed to Minimize Driver Fatigue That Can Cause Accidents A commercial truck, such as a semi, big rig, 18-wheeler, or tractor-trailer, can carry a payload of up to 80,000 pounds. Because of the inherent danger associated with a vehicle carrying that much weight on our highways, there are state and federal […]
Motorcycle Accidents Involving Roadway Hazards
July 3, 2020 by
Common Types of Roadway Hazards | Recovering Compensation for Your Injuries Though the vast majority of motorcycle accidents are collisions with other vehicles, a significant number of crashes are single-vehicle accidents. One of the most frequent causes is some type of roadway hazard that causes a biker to lose control and crash. The Most Common […]
Happy 4th of July 2020
July 2, 2020 by
On this Independence Day, let us all aspire to those principles that make our nation great—freedom, liberty, and justice for all. We wish you a safe and happy holiday with loved ones.
Motor Vehicle Fatality Rate Jumps During Lockdown
June 16, 2020 by
Officials Say Fewer Accidents but Higher Percentage Are More Serious As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across the nation, and New Jersey, like other states, has imposed social-distancing measures, the number of vehicles on state highways has declined dramatically. When full shelter-in-place restrictions were in effect, New York and New Jersey both saw an approximate […]
The Impact of Not Wearing a Helmet on a Motorcycle Injury Claim
June 8, 2020 by
Can You Still Sue for Injuries Suffered as a Result of Someone Else’s Negligence? New Jersey is one of 19 states that currently require anyone on a moving motorcycle to wear a helmet. Motorcycle operators and passengers may be ticketed for failure to comply with the law. But what are the consequences with respect to […]
Duties of a Nursing Home to Safeguard Residents Against COVID-19
May 23, 2020 by
When Is a Nursing Home Legally Liable for Neglect? According to government officials, an estimated 25% of the 15,000 nursing homes in the United States have had residents infected with COVID-19. Industry watchdogs believe that more than 40% of all coronavirus-related deaths have been among residents of nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Even though […]
Does a Motorcycle Accident Claim Require a Collision?
May 6, 2020 by
Recovering Damages When There’s No Contact with Another Motor Vehicle Even with national awareness programs, it’s still common for motorists to ignore or fail to see motorcycles on the roads. As a motorcyclist myself, I see how often the driver of a passenger vehicle will unexpectedly veer into the path of a motorcycle, causing driver […]
