Permanent Injuries in New Jersey Accident Cases
After suffering an injury in any accident when someone else is at fault, you are generally advised to wait until you have reached the point of maximum medical improvement before sending a demand letter for injury compensation from the other party’s insurance company.
U.S. Traffic Deaths Jumped in Early 2022
Statistically, the first three months of the year tend to be the safest, with respect to automotive deaths on US roads, with fewer fatalities generally occurring in the first quarter of the year.
Six Flags Injuries After Coaster Mishap
One of the roller coasters at Six Flags Great Adventure has been shut down following an incident that took place on the evening of August 25, in which 19 passengers on the ride reported injuries after the coaster completed its cycle.
Dog Bite Injuries in New Jersey
Dogs may be “man's best friend,” but many people are justifiably cautions around dogs they don't know. Even well-treated dogs are often fiercely loyal and protective toward the people they consider part of their “pack,” and may respond with aggression to strangers.
Pedestrian Fatal Accidents
I recently returned from a family vacation in Europe where busy streets were over-crowded with tourists and pedestrians and miniature smart cars and Vespas zoomed in and out of crowded intersections and streets.
1 Million Dollar Settlement for Senior Attacked by Neighbor’s Dog in Rahway NJ
On February 28, 2020, the life of Rahway, NJ resident Jane Martin was forever changed when she was attacked by her neighbor’s dog.
Self-Driving and Driver-Assist Technology Linked to Hundreds of Crashes
A major selling point of many of the new cars on the market today is the advanced suite of driver assistance features designed to improve the safety and convenience of operating these vehicles. These features, while still requiring the active engagement of the vehicle’s driver at all times, exist on a continuum defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) of “Levels of Automated Driving.”
The Dangers of Hard Braking at the Sight of a Police Car
Most of us know this feeling all too well: You’re driving down the highway, keeping pace with the flow of traffic, and everything seems normal – when suddenly the car ahead of you hits their brakes hard.
Car Insurance Company Held Responsible for Injuries Sustained While in a Vehicle Including Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Most people know that auto insurance covers injuries suffered by the driver and passengers of the insured vehicle in the event of a crash or collision.
Workplace Injuries at Amazon
It’s no secret that Amazon has a reputation for being indifferent at best to the well-being of its warehouse employees; the eCommerce giant has received extensive criticism for its draconian working environment that denies employees appropriate breaks to the point where workers are pressured to substitute trips to the restroom with using plastic bottles, and for the company’s lackluster commitment to Covid safety measures for its employees when those precautions might compromise efficiency.
3 Dunkin NJ Lawsuits Filed
If you’re a New Jersey resident looking to get your daily caffeine fix at one of the many Dunkin’ Donuts locations throughout the state, you may want to consider ordering your coffee iced.
Super Heavy EVs Pose Traffic Accident Risks
For more than a decade, America’s roads had been getting safer, based on the tracking of motor vehicle accident fatality rates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Man Gets $3.7M Settlement After Fall on Damaged Stairs
In March of this year, a New Jersey man agreed to receive a $3.7 million dollar injury settlement to resolve his lawsuit against his apartment complex, where he suffered serious head injuries from a fall on damaged concrete stairs.
$1,050,000 Settlement for Client Run Over by FedEx Delivery Truck
Howard P. Lesnik, Esq. represented a local high school head football coach who was run over by a FedEx Ground delivery truck while jogging in town. The head football coach was jogging on a sidewalk when a delivery driver pulled out of a driveway in front his path. However, the delivery driver was looking down«more»
NJ Injury Lawyer on Taxi Accidents
There is a certain level of risk taken any time a person ventures out onto the road in a motor vehicle – and unfortunately, that risk of death or serious injury in an auto accident has been worsening since 2020, in a sharp reversal of previous safety trends.
Road Rage Incident Leads to $1.6 Million Award
Most of the time when a person suffers injuries in an incident involving an automobile, one expects those injuries to be accidental, caused by an inadvertent collision resulting from momentary inattention or other negligence.
NJ Injury Lawyer on School Bus Accidents
Every day, many New Jersey residents – alongside millions of other Americans – rely on buses for their daily commute, running errands, or other activities.
NJ Drivers Now Required to Move Over for Bicyclists and Pedestrians
The last two years on New Jersey roads have not been what anyone would describe as safe. In terms of automotive fatalities, though, the roads have only gotten more dangerous for New Jersey’s most vulnerable road users – pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders and scooter riders.
NJ Governor Murphy Signs New Law to Broaden Who Can Pursue Survival Actions
Legislation is often not written with clarity for the average layperson in mind. The reason for this is not to be unnecessarily opaque; rather, it is because the meaning and interpretation of a law depends on the specific phrasing of its drafting, down to the punctuation.
National Crisis in Roadway Fatalities and Serious Injuries Spurs Department of Transportation to React
For years, America’s highways, city streets, and back roads had been getting safer. Automotive fatality and serious injury rates had been on a steady decline.
Facts About Drunk Driving on Super Bowl Sunday
With less than a month remaining until Super Bowl Sunday this year, many fans are already well into the process of planning how they and their friends will watch the big game together.
Facts About Teen Driver Fatalities
America’s roads are getting more dangerous. For years, this was not the case. The data showed fewer motor vehicle fatalities with every passing year.
Injuries Using E-Scooters, E-Bikes and Hoverboards
When they first made their debut on store shelves in the middle of the previous decade, hoverboards (along with similar products like e-scooters and e-bikes, collectively referred to as micromobility products) seemed more like a fancy toy or short-lived trend, rather than a utilitarian transportation option.