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 […]
Common Causes of Rear-End Collisions
April 21, 2020 by
Factors that Contribute to Hitting another Car from Behind According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about one in every three motor vehicle accidents in the United States involve one car striking another car from the rear. It’s the classic type of collision that leads to whiplash, where your head snaps back and […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on a Personal Injury Claim
April 8, 2020 by
How the Response to the Coronavirus Affects Existing and Potential Cases On March 21, 2020, New Jersey governor Phil Murphy issued an executive order instructing state residents to stay at home and engage only in “necessary” travel. The order also requires all “non-essential” retail businesses to close until further notice. What effect has the stay-at-home […]
Lane-Splitting in New Jersey
March 19, 2020 by
Is It Legal? Is It Safe? We’ve all seen it on the highway or while waiting at a stoplight—a motorcycle scoots between us and the car next to us. It’s called “lane-splitting,” also known as “white-lining” or stripe-riding.” Many bikers do it to avoid traffic congestion, but it’s also considered by many to be safer […]
Tips for Having a Safe 2020 Riding Season
March 3, 2020 by
Hazards to Avoid for Motorcyclists in New Jersey Winter is winding down and if you live in New Jersey and ride a motorcycle, chances are pretty good it’s been stored inside for the past few months. Sure, you can ride in the winter, but spring, summer and fall are the ideal times to be on […]
Roadway Defects That Pose Risks to Motorcyclists
February 23, 2020 by
Road Hazards to Watch Out For in New Jersey One of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents, particularly those involving a single bike, is a roadway defect—some irregularity or dangerous condition that causes the biker to lose control. In New Jersey, you can sue a government entity for negligence in roadway design or road […]
The Most Common Types of Construction Accidents
February 5, 2020 by
The So-Called “Fatal Four” Account for Almost Two-Thirds of Construction Site Fatalities It’s common knowledge that working on a residential or commercial construction project can be one of the most dangerous vocations in the world. You’re often working high above the ground, and you’re around power tools, heavy equipment, ladders and scaffolding. In studies done […]
Do You Have a Product Liability Claim?
January 24, 2020 by
The Different Types of Product-based Personal Injury Claims It would seem, with the technological advancements in modern society, that manufacturers could design, build, and test products that ensure user and bystander safety. Unfortunately, in the rush to be first to market, many product developers cut corners or ignore potential safety concerns. The result is that […]
