Spike in NJ Pedestrian Deaths During Pandemic
Over the past ten years, there has been a nationwide trend of increasing pedestrian deaths in automotive accidents, with pedestrian fatalities increasing by 46 percent from 2010 to 2019. However, the year of the COVID-19 pandemic doubled down on this alarming trend and presented analysts with the Governors Highway Safety Association with the largest single-year«more»
New Jersey Seat Belt Safety
Monday, May 24th saw the beginning of an enforcement crackdown on seat belt laws throughout New Jersey, as part of a nationwide campaign to encourage consistent use of this basic safety device. The state’s Division of Highway Traffic Safety offered grants to 134 state, county, and local law enforcement agencies to fund enforcement initiatives including«more»
Wrong-Way Crashes In New Jersey
Wrong-way automotive collisions are on the rise across the country, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. New Jersey, which definitely boasts its fair share of divided highways, has not been exempt from this distressing trend. The recently released AAA Foundation study examined data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) spanning the years«more»
Tiger Woods’ Speeding Resulted in Car Rollover Crash
On the morning of February 23 of this year, Tiger Woods was involved in a serious single-car collision when his vehicle left the roadway on a curved stretch of road in Rancho Palos Verdes, near Los Angeles, California. The sloping, windy roadway curved off to the right, but shortly after 7 AM, according to his«more»
What to Do if a Dog Bites You in New Jersey
The most recent addition to the First Family, a shelter rescue German shepherd named Major, has been in the news recently regarding two publicized biting incidents that took place on the White House grounds in March.
New Jersey’s New Use of Force Dashboard Tracks All Police Incidents Involving Physical Force Applied to Suspects
For several years, pressure has been increasing on police agencies across the country to keep a more thorough and accurate accounting of incidents in which police use force against members of the public. New Jersey has responded to this call for accountability by introducing an interactive database cataloging every occasion on which a New Jersey«more»
New Jersey Boating and Jet Ski Accidents
For New Jersey residents, heading “down the shore” or taking to the water is a popular way to beat the-summer heat.
Home Security Video in New Jersey
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. And now, video can be priceless. Surveillance cameras capture video everyday all over the country. There are cameras on public streets that capture videos of accidents at intersections and speeding vehicles. Offices and business districts have security to record both inside and outside their buildings. Police«more»
New Jersey’s New “Clean Slate” Expungement Law
There is no good reason to have a criminal record. People who have been convicted of certain crimes in New Jersey can have their record expunged after a certain period of time. People who have had their charges dismissed are immediately eligible to have their record expunged. How do you know if and when you«more»
New Jersey Dog Bites Leave Permanent Physical and Emotional Scars
For many of us, dogs and other pets are an indispensable part of our lives and our families. But as loving and playful as dogs often are, they are still animals driven by instinct, which can cause them to respond to frightening or unfamiliar situations with aggression – which can have horrifying consequences for anyone who finds him or herself on the wrong side of an agitated dog’s teeth.
Serious Truck Accidents In New Jersey
Truck accidents can be the most serious and devastating accidents to be involved in. When you first begin the process of seeking compensation for your injuries after a truck accident, the insurance adjuster representing the trucking company will most likely try to convince you that you don’t need a lawyer. The insurance company may tell«more»
NJ Traffic Laws and Liability in Personal Injury Accidents
Liability is a legal consent for the party that is responsible for causing an accident. Determining who is responsible for an accident can be the most important part of a personal injury claim in in New Jersey. If you cannot determine who caused an accident, you will never know who to make a claim against.«more»
Caution: Icy Conditions Cause Falls, Sprains, Broken Ankles In New Jersey
Slip and fall accidents from icy conditions in winter are a leading cause of accidents in New Jersey. 25% of icy and snowy falls happen in parking lots. There are thousands of slip-and-fall accidents from icy, snowy and sleet conditions each year. Freezing temperatures quickly turn any precipitation into a slipping hazard, creating prime conditions«more»
NJ Claims for Permanent Injuries
After suffering any injury in an accident caused by someone else, you may be told to wait until you are finished with all of your medical treatment before trying to settle your personal injury claim. When you have completed medical treatment, you have reached “maximum medical improvement” or MMI. “Maximum medical improvement” refers to the«more»
The Boxing Voice Interviews Howard Lesnik on Arbitration
Howard Lesnik Discusses Arbitration in Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury Case Nestor Gibbs: We do have Howard P. Lesnik, Esquire attorney at law on the line to just bring us up to speed a little bit, give us some knowledge on arbitration and what could come from it. Howard, are you there? Good morning and«more»
FDA Implements New Test for Concussions
Concussion injuries, referred to in the medical profession as traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), are at once among the more common injuries suffered by both children and adults, and one of the more dangerous kinds of injury.
Injuries Caused by Negligent and Inadequate Security
When most people hear the phrase, “premises liability lawsuit,” they usually think of slippery floors and cracked sidewalks causing falls and injuries. Intentional criminal actions of another individual rarely lead to civil proceedings for injuries. However, every business and property owner has a duty of care toward visitors and guests to maintain the store, building, restaurant, and property«more»
Dangers of Slip and Falls During Freeze and Thaw Cycles in New Jersey
In the immediate aftermath of a snowstorm, the bitter cold and piles of snow and ice make venturing outside a frightening event. Winter storms can leave behind dangerously slippery conditions for anyone traveling on foot, even if just walking to their car. However, when the temperature starts to rise a little, surely that’s a sign«more»
New Jersey to Educate Drivers About Being Pulled Over
Motor vehicle stops happen to be the number one way that Americans come into contact with police. New Jersey drivers will shortly be given more information about all of their responsibilities, rights and liberties during traffic stops. «more»
NJ War On Drugs
Will Communities Targeted by War on Drugs in NJ Receive Reparations Payments to support social justice reforms, funding health, legal aid, literacy workforce training? On election day last month, the citizens of New Jersey voted to legalize recreational marijuana via amendment to the state constitution, making New Jersey the first state in the Mid-Atlantic region«more»
Somerset County NJ Injury Lawyer
Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated right in the middle of the State of New Jersey but is also considered a part of NYC Metro area. According to recent studies, it was listed as the second wealthiest county in New Jersey and the third healthiest county! Somerset County is known for its close proximity to«more»
Top 10 Mistakes That Will Kill Your Criminal Defense in New Jersey
Email me Report on the Top 10 Mistakes that Kill NJ Criminal Defenses Now! Perfect! Just fill out the form below to make sure you check your email immediately to receive your report about the Top 10 Mistakes that Kill a NJ Criminal Defense! The author Howard Lesnik is a board-certified criminal«more»
How Can Health Insurance, Medicare or Medicaid Effect My NJ Personal Injury Settlement?
When you file a personal injury claim, a portion of the settlement helps to pay for your medical expenses. Your medical bills may be paid by your company health plan, Medicare or Medicaid.