• posted: Apr. 17, 2020

Once Americans came to understand how deadly the coronavirus can be and how easily it is passed from person to person, transportation habits changed. Not only did people drastically curtail Read More

• posted: Jul. 31, 2016
• poor roads,  road maintenance

A recent report by TRIP, a national transportation research group, notes that “more than a quarter of the nation’s major urban roads are rated in substandard or poor condition, providing Read More

• posted: Jun. 30, 2016
• cell phones,  driving while texting

Under New Jersey law, use of a hand-held cell phone is strictly prohibited. Drivers face fines ranging from $200 to $400 for a first offense, $400 to $600 for a Read More

• posted: May 31, 2016
• school bus accidents,  school bus safety

According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, school buses are a safer transportation option for students than passenger cars. An extensive study of school transportation accidents shows that school-aged Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2016
• dangerous counties

If you live and drive in New Jersey, you may wonder how your home county ranks for traffic safety. The New Jersey Department of Transportation maintains records of car crashes Read More

• posted: Mar. 31, 2016
• doctor malpractice,  hospital negligence,  never events

In December 2012, researchers at Johns Hopkins released a landmark study of surgical malpractice revealing that an estimated 4,000 so-called “never events” occur in American hospitals each year. A never Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2016
• injuries,  statute of limitations

Nothing lasts forever, including your right to sue for an injury. If you are injured in New Jersey, you must file suit within two years of the date on which Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2016
• homeowners association

In a case that may have far-reaching repercussions throughout New Jersey, the state Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that a resident of a condominium community can sue a homeowners association Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 2015
• expert witnesses,  lawsuit,  personal injury claims

Experts play a pivotal role in many types of court cases, including personal injury cases. But people outside the legal profession often have a misunderstanding of what experts do. There’s Read More

• posted: Nov. 30, 2015
• autumn leaves

Autumn leaves are beautiful. They’ve inspired painters and songwriters for generations. But let’s face it: they’re a bit of a nuisance. Nobody likes raking leaves, and those noisy leaf-blowers are Read More

• posted: Oct. 31, 2015
• child's injuries,  slip and fall accidents

As Halloween approaches, homeowners and renters must anticipate the patter of little feet as diminutive ghouls, goblins, princesses, ninjas, monsters and extraterrestrials make their way to their doorstep. Is the Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2015
• car accident,  comparative negligence,  damages

In New Jersey, the law of comparative negligence comes about when an injured person shares some blame for causing the accident. This used to be called contributory negligence, and it Read More

• posted: Aug. 31, 2015
• car wreck,  hazardous materials crash

An August 12th collision of two tractor-trailers on the New Jersey Turnpike near Exit 9 ignited a shipment of acetylene and propane, setting off explosions and sending plumes of thick, Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2014
• dangerous driving,  holiday driving

The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Because many people are traveling long distances, the chances of Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2014
• auto insurance coverage,  underinsured motorists,  uninsured motorists

Because insurance contracts tend to be complicated and expensive, many people approach auto insurance shopping with one goal in mind — to pay as little as possible. Unfortunately, they often Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2014
• workers compensation benefits

The purpose of the workers’ compensation system is to protect the injured worker and provide compensation for injuries and the medical care necessary to treat those injuries. The goal is Read More