Generally, if you were injured in the course of your employment in New Jersey, then you are entitled to workers' compensation benefits. Workers' compensation insurance shields employers from injury lawsuits filed by employees. However, if negligence on the part of a...
Year: 2014
When are property owners liable for accidents on their premises?
It's a story that's been told too many times: A patron is shopping at a grocery store and suffers a serious back injury after slipping on an unmarked patch of water. In another scenario, a person is visiting a private home and is injured after stumbling down crumbling...
Tracy Morgan sues following tragic trucking accident
Last month, we discussed how a tragic trucking accident on the New Jersey Turnpike that left a veteran comedian dead and actor-comedian Tracy Morgan as well as others seriously injured.This week, it was reported that Morgan and other victims have filed suit against...
New Jersey car accident injures multiple people
Major car accidents can be tragic enough if two vehicles are involved, but if more than two are involved, the accident can become much worse. Multiple vehicles can make the situation much more dangerous for those involved, and such an accident can involve numerous...
New Jersey truck accident raises safety concerns
On June 7, a New Jersey truck accident left a veteran comedian dead and several others seriously injured, including actor-comedian Tracy Morgan. The tragic accident has once again placed a spotlight on safety shortfalls within the trucking industry.The June 7 accident...
The very real costs of brain and spinal injury care
When a serious accident occurs and an individual brain and/or spine is injured as a result, the costs associated with caring for that injury can be astronomical. This is one of the reasons that victims of brain and spinal cord injuries often opt to hold negligent...
Millions of bees set free in freak truck accident
Truck accidents are often serious or fatal simply because of the enormous size and weight of 18-wheelers compared to passenger vehicles. However, truck accidents can also be particularly dangerous depending on the cargo that is being transported.Yesterday, a truck...
Study: Many homeless men suffered brain injuries in their pasts
Car accidents are one of the most common causes of brain injuries in New Jersey and the rest of the United States. Although the effects of a brain injury might not be obvious immediately after the accident occurs, it's important to seek medical help right away in...
Details limited in investigation of fatal Ocean City crash
On Tuesday, April 15, a 59-year-old woman lost her life in an automobile collision. The accident occurred in Ocean Township, and Al Della Fave spoke on behalf of the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office about the details concerning the fatal collision. These details were...
New Jersey law enforcement targets distracted drivers in April
When individuals take their eyes off of the road ahead to focus their attention on something else, we call it distracted driving. A variety of actions can be considered a distraction, including changing the radio, leaning down to pick something up off the floor,...