Filing a Wrongful Death Claim after an Accidental Drowning
It seems like a shocking statistic, but the Centers for Disease Control reports that more than 10 people die on average from accidental drowning every day in the United States. Even tho… [Read more…]
Your Right to Sue in Court for a Work-Related Injury
Under the workers’ compensation laws of New Jersey, if you are hurt on the job, you have a right to pursue benefits through a workers’ compensation claim. If the injuries were caused by the n… [Read more…]
On nearly every construction site, even single story buildings, workers must climb ladders and often have to work on scaffolding. Unfortunately, one of the principal causes of injury at work is falls from ladders or scaffolding. In 2013 alone, n… [Read more…]
The Risk of Electrocution at a Construction Site
In terms of risk of death on a construction site, electrocution (8.6%) comes in third, behind falls (37%) and falling objects (10%). Faulty electrical wiring, components or equipment are among th… [Read more…]
Recovering Damages after an Injury Caused by a Dangerous or Defective Auto Part
Designers and manufacturers of consumer goods, including truck components, have a duty to ensure that the products they sell are not unreasonably dangerous. Unfortu… [Read more…]
SEPTA – Car Crashes Still Common
In the aftermath of a collision between a SEPTA train and an SUV on June 21, officials say that SEPTA-car collisions, though still a major concern, have not escalated over the past months or years. SEPTA, or the… [Read more…]
Wrongdoer Says His Own Father’s Death Led Him to Drink
A southern New Jersey man, facing sentencing for the death of a 9-year-old boy in a motor vehicle accident caused by his operating a vehicle while intoxicated, spoke to the family before th… [Read more…]
Linden Police Officer Had BAC Three Times Legal Limit at Time of Crash
Linden, New Jersey, police officer Pedro Abad, the driver of the car in which two passengers were killed in a horrific accident in March, is still on the city’s payroll, ev… [Read more…]
New Jersey Supreme Court Looks at Malpractice Insurance Dispute
Last month, the New Jersey Supreme Court listened to arguments from attorneys on both sides of a medical malpractice coverage dispute. The issue—whether or not a medical malpra… [Read more…]
What Does a .24% Blood Alcohol Content Mean?
When Linden, New Jersey, police officer Pedro Abad collided head-on with an 18-wheeler in March, killing two passengers in his car, his blood alcohol level was .24%, according to authorities, approxi… [Read more…]