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 […]
Duties of a Nursing Home to Safeguard Residents Against COVID-19
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 […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on a Personal Injury Claim
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 […]

