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One of the more catastrophic types of accidents on roads today are those that involve commercial trucks. These types of trucks include dump trucks, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers and semi-trucks, and are frequently on the road at almost any time of day. Their sheer size makes it difficult for them to stop quickly and adjust to emergency situations on the road, especially at highway speeds. This can lead to accidents and trucking accidents can result in personal injury and...

It’s a common misconception that a hailstorm is solely a cold-weather event. Hailstorms are associated with severe thunderstorms and can occur any time throughout the year. Even though hailstorms are ice pellets, leading to the common misconception that they only happen in winter, these ice pellets are created high up inside the clouds where temperatures are below freezing. When hail finally drops from the clouds it can end up being anywhere between the size of...

In today’s technological world, there is almost nothing your car can’t do. Technological advances such as navigation, satellite radio, and Bluetooth capability are designed to make driving less stressful and more convenient. However, features such as these are not without their drawbacks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), any action or activity that draws your attention away from driving is considered distracted driving. Distracted driving has catastrophic consequences, taking the lives of...

As society continually advances, new and exciting technology gets introduced on a regular basis. Some are new inventions that have never been seen before and others are improvements on inventions that are in use today. The automobile is one such product that seemingly improves with each passing year. Cars today differ greatly from the Ford Model T, the first affordable automobile. Glove compartments that were once filled with maps and directions are now unoccupied as...

An unfortunate truth about the world today is the simple fact that automobile accidents happen every day. Distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents today. Couple that with bad weather and you have the perfect recipe for disaster. Whether it is snow, sleet, rain, or ice, roadways can become slick and visibility can turn minimal. In certain scenarios many people still need to travel and that leads to even more unfortunate accidents on the...

Many people think that accidental drowning in a bathtub is a risk faced by babies and young children, not by adults. However, statistics indicate that people of all ages can be killed or seriously injured by a drowning or near-drowning event in a bathtub. Wrongful Death in New Jersey The topic made headlines recently with the death of Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor, who passed away due to “accidental drowning” in a bathtub, according to a...

A dog bite can happen to anyone at any age. Statistics show, however, that infants and toddlers under age 3 are bitten more often than many other age groups, and that they can face more serious physical and psychological consequences as a result, according to a recent study performed at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Dog Bites in New Jersey The study, published in the journal Injury Prevention, found that about 5 million people in the...

When you file an insurance report after an injury, one of your biggest questions likely concerns how much you’re going to receive in coverage and whether it will in fact cover all of your losses. Often, figuring out how much a personal injury claim is worth is one of the most difficult parts of the claim. Insurance Companies Look at Several Factors to Determine Value of Accident Claim Most insurance companies follow similar guidelines when...

Like other states, NJ has specific rules governing dog bite claims. If you’ve been bitten by a dog, or if you own a dog accused of biting or injuring someone, it’s important to know the key elements of New Jersey’s dog bite laws. New Jersey: A Strict Liability Dog Bite State New Jersey is a “strict liability” state when it comes to dog bites. Under the strict liability rule, a dog’s owner is responsible when...

Over a lifetime, a spinal cord injury can be both expensive to treat and highly limiting to an injured person’s ability to do a wide range of activities. When such an injury is the result of someone else’s negligence, seeking compensation can help the injured person and their family bear the costs and secure a more stable future. A spinal cord injury occurs when the nerves inside the spinal column are damaged or severed. The...