Head injuries can result from a variety of incidents, including motor vehicle accidents. Anyone in New Jersey who has a loved one that experiences a head injury will want to understand how these injuries are evaluated and what type of impact they may have on their...
Year: 2018
Who is liable after a mass shooting?
Unfortunately, mass shootings are becoming a regular occurrence in this country. When one occurs, the immediate concern is saving victims and stopping the shooter. However, as time goes by, victims and the families of victims begin to pick up the pieces and look for...
Detailing the dangers of eating while driving
Many take to Ocean County's roads every day with the understanding that the potential exists for them to encounter dangerous drivers. Most tend to classify "dangerous drivers" that those who drive while impaired or intoxicated, or people who choose to text or use...
Preventing motorcycle accidents, injuries and death
When it comes to driving or riding on the roads, one thing is certain – collisions waste time and money. They also kill and ruin lives. If you prefer riding a motorcycle to driving a car, you are not alone. Many bikers take to the streets each day, knowing...
Dispelling the myth of assumption of risk
While most in Ocean County might claim to understand workers' compensation benefits, that understanding is typically limited to the knowledge that said benefits help cover the expenses that arise from a work-related accident. Beyond that, details such as benefit...
Identifying signs of brain injury
When a New Jersey worker experiences a head injury of any sort, quick action is of vital importance. In order to diminish the chances of these injuries having a severe or permanent impact, head trauma of any sort should be identified and treated quickly.The...
Can you gift assets while you are still alive?
As you have begun to look into developing an estate plan in New Jersey, you have probably heard about all of the options you have for designating how you would like your assets distributed to your beneficiaries. While you are starting to get some clarification on...
Breaking down the Glasgow Coma Scale
The rise in public awareness regarding brain injuries and their outcomes now prompts many in Ocean County to panic upon receiving news that someone they love has suffered one. Their concerns are understandable; a traumatic brain injury can result in consequences that...
Judge rules state had no special duty to protect murder victim
Many in Ocean County may view any civil action taken in conjunction with criminal proceedings as a way for victims of an alleged crime to punish its accused perpetrator even further. This line of thinking may be particularly in wrongful death cases that accompany...
Why scaffolds are so dangerous
As a New Jersey construction worker, you often must work on or near scaffolds. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that 65 percent of construction workers work on scaffolds, tall ladders, lifts and/or hoists every day, and such work puts you and...