Personal Injury Blog
Posted on Feb 27, 2017
With winter in full swing, slip and fall accidents increase exponentially. Recent research can provide valuable advice on avoiding these accidents. Studies suggest shuffling instead of sliding across ...
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Posted on Feb 20, 2017
If you purchased a Ford vehicle constructed between 2013 - 2016, you might be in possession of a vehicle with faulty seatbelts. The car company announced a 680,000 vehicle recall, including the ...
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Posted on Feb 13, 2017
Motorcyclists have the unique pleasure of experiencing fresh air, blue skies, and lush scenery while on the road. Unfortunately, to get to these beautiful getaways, they often need to get through city ...
Continue reading "Motorcycle Driving Tips for Heavy Traffic" »
Posted on Feb 8, 2017
New Jersey has become the latest of a handful of American states to legally address the issue of self-driving vehicles. Recently approved legislation is largely concerned with safety matters relating ...
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Posted on Feb 6, 2017
Technological advancements are coming in strides and for many, it can help on a day to day basis. Cars and trucks are outfitted with modern GPS systems and hands-free controls. When will the time come ...
Continue reading "Innovation in the World of Motorcycling" »
Posted on Feb 2, 2017
Prepping a teen to drive may be one of the hardest rites of passage for a parent. Although the process of achieving a license is long and includes over 40 hours of driving, some parents may still feel ...
Continue reading "3 Driving Tips For Your Teen" »
Posted on Jan 23, 2017
Parents often become overwhelmed with the sheer amount of options available for infants and toddlers. Baby gear is a multi-billion dollar industry, and even shopping for something as basic as a car ...
Continue reading "What to Look for in a Car Seat" »
Posted on Jan 16, 2017
A New England winter brings all the best conditions for a spike in car accidents, including icy roads, reduced visibility, and plenty of snow. Driving on slippery roads as snow falls under gray skies ...
Continue reading "Top 3 Winter Car Accidents in New Jersey" »
Posted on Jan 11, 2017
Hitting an animal that jumps across the road unexpectedly is a scary experience that can leave your car in ruins. In New Jersey, the chances of striking a deer are 1/250, high compared to other ...
Continue reading "What to do after a Deer-on-Car Accident in New Jersey" »
Posted on Jan 9, 2017
Tommee Tippee Sippee Spill-Proof Cups, Mayborn USA Manufacturer Mayborn, USA recalled over 3 million sippy cups for toddlers due to the risk of mold accumulation inside the valve of the cups if the ...
Continue reading "Year in Review: 5 of the Worst Product Recalls of 2016" »
Posted on Jan 4, 2017
In 2016, the abuse of prescription drugs lead to a significant total of deaths, that when combined with general drug overdose, outpaced the rate of car accident fatalities. While the number of car ...
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Posted on Jan 2, 2017
Natural weather conditions are the #1 cause for winter driving accidents in New Jersey. When the weather drops and the snow falls, visibility is greatly reduced and roads turn dangerously slick. ...
Continue reading "Safe Driving Tips for a New Jersey Winter" »
Posted on Dec 27, 2016
E-Cigarettes are a popular smoking alternative used by over 2.5 million Americans. They are regarded as a safe way to smoke among adults and teens. E-cigarettes or "vape pens" went on the ...
Continue reading "Flammable E-Cigarettes pose Risk to Consumers" »
Posted on Dec 19, 2016
The number of car accidents that occur during a New Jersey winter are higher than at other times of the year. This is due in part to intoxicated holiday drivers and adverse weather conditions. Road ...
Continue reading "Top 3 Reasons for Winter Car Accidents" »
Posted on Dec 16, 2016
Rideshare is quickly sweeping the nation as a practical alternative to calling a cab. Several companies have sprouted, assembling regular people who own decent cars allowing them to drive their own ...
Continue reading "What to Do if I'm in an Uber or Lyft Accident" »
Posted on Dec 13, 2016
Driving on New Jersey highways is a risk many of us take each and every day. Because the chances of being involved in an accident are high, the state requires all drivers to purchase insurance ...
Continue reading "Tips for Negotiating with Insurance Adjusters" »
Posted on Dec 7, 2016
Over 4.7 million people are bitten by a dog every year. About half of these bites happen to children, typically those between the ages of 5 and 9. While just about any dog has the potential to bite ...
Continue reading "Do Dog Bites Pose a Serious Health Risk?" »
Posted on Dec 5, 2016
Contrary to popular belief, ambulance rides are not passed on to taxpayers. Unlike fire services, they are not taxpayer funded; rather, due to our complicated health insurance system, they can cost ...
Continue reading "Who Pays for an Ambulance in an Emergency?" »
Posted on Nov 30, 2016
Pain and suffering damages are not guaranteed for every claim. When you file a claim with your insurance company, whether you were hurt in a car accident or due to a defective product, your personal ...
Continue reading "How to Calculate Pain & Suffering Damages" »
Posted on Nov 23, 2016
It's not every day that you hear about phones bursting into flames. These days, corporations are all about delivering the best product and avoiding mass recalls due to defective products. But in ...
Continue reading "Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Fire Hazard" »
Posted on Nov 15, 2016
Insurance fraud generally refers to instances in which a person tries to benefit from his or her insurance policy without being entitled to such benefits. This can occur when a person files a false ...
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Posted on Nov 9, 2016
Becoming a new parent is full of tough decisions, not least of which is deciding the best way to include your child into the fun activities you enjoy. For many moms and dads, choosing how to travel ...
Continue reading "Bike Seats versus Bike Trailers" »
Posted on Nov 7, 2016
As technology introduces new devices and features to keep us hooked, more of us are landing in emergency rooms for accidents caused by distracted pedestrians. It is a given that driving while texting ...
Continue reading "Why it is Important to Avoid Distracted Walking" »
Posted on Nov 2, 2016
Rollover accidents are serious events. In 2010, the National Highway Safety Administration reported that over 7,500 drivers and passengers were killed in rollover accidents, despite rollovers ...
Continue reading "5 Ways to Avoid a Rollover Crash" »
Posted on Oct 26, 2016
Strollers and baby carriers are the most common ways parents transport children who haven't yet mastered their mobility skills. These devices are such an integral part of parenthood that many of ...
Continue reading "How Strollers can be Dangerous to Children" »