By Jan K. Seigel | Published March 31, 2016 | Posted in Personal Injury, Premises Liability | Tagged Tags: personal injury, products liability, truck crash, wrongful death | Leave a comment
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Wheel-off Incidents Among Most Dangerous Truck Accidents
It is common knowledge that tractor-trailers and other large trucks can be dangerous. Their sheer size makes them harder to maneuver, more difficult to avoid and capable of inflicting more damage when they are involved in an accident. Their size also makes them harder to completely inspect and maintain. This means that drivers and mechanics Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding Serious Traumatic Brain Injuries
The word “traumatic” is not an indicator of the severity of a brain injury. Instead, it refers to the method of injury. Traumatic injuries are caused through an impact of some type. This can be contrasted with brain injuries caused by exposure or disease. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can range in severity from mild to Read More
Read MoreUniversity in New Jersey Bans Hoverboards as Injuries and Lawsuits Mount
Following a recommendation made by the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety, Kean University announced that hoverboards will no longer be allowed on campus. The prohibition of the increasingly popular personal transportation devices comes on the heels of news reports that an unknown number of hoverboards contain defective lithium-ion batteries that are prone to spontaneously Read More
Read MoreFederal Regulators Seek to Put the Brakes on Rear-End Collisions
The U.S Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) has announced that the agency will update its 5-Star Rating System to include automatic emergency braking (“AEB”) as a recommended safety technology, beginning with model year 2018. AEB technology is intended to prevent rear-end collisions by automatically engaging a car’s brakes when the system Read More
Read MoreNew Jersey Supreme Court Finds Homeowner’s Association Liable for Slip and Fall on Icy Sidewalk
In a recent decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that a homeowner’s association can be held liable for injuries caused by icy sidewalks. The lawsuit, Qian v. Toll Brothers, involved an icy sidewalk in an over-55, age restricted community. The plaintiff in the case alleged that she suffered personal injuries as a result Read More
Read MoreNew Jersey Updates Child Car Seat Law
On September 1, a new law regarding child car seats went into effect in New Jersey. Under the new requirements, a child younger than 2 years of age and weighing less than 30 pounds must be secured in a rear-facing car seat that has a five-point harness. In addition, the revised law provides for greater Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding the New Jersey Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Lawsuits
A statute of limitations places a threshold on the amount of time a personal injury victim has in which to file a lawsuit in the civil court system once an accident occurs. If plaintiffs fail to file a claim within the set period of time, they will likely lose their legal standing to take action Read More
Read MoreNew Lawsuits Filed Against NHL Draw Attention to Sports Injury Risks
On April 10th of this year, a second group of former National Hockey League players filed a lawsuit against the league for its treatment of players. The lawsuit seeks damages for the NHL’s alleged unlawful exploitation of its players by subjecting them to the imminent risk of head trauma and other serious injuries. This second Read More
Read MoreCan You Be Held Liable for Sending a Text to a Driver?
Lately, the public and the media have had a heightened awareness of distracted driving. More states are enacting strict bans on the use of cellphones and other devices while driving, and public campaigns against texting while driving have been mounted by more states. In New Jersey, a decision by our court of appeals has rocked Read More
Read MoreProving Fault After an Auto Accident
When an auto accident occurs and you are injured, proving fault can be a challenging task. However, you can take a number of steps to speed the process along and strengthen your case in the eyes of an insurer or attorney. These steps include the following: Provide accident details — Be sure to take note Read More
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