A 56-year old Washington Township, New Jersey, man was recently sentenced to 270 days in jail for causing a DUI accident that left the victim with severe injuries and a permanent disability. The car accident occurred when the man failed to yield to an oncoming...
Month: June 2013
Man sues doctor for negligence after implant malfunction
A 44-year old man in Newark, New Jersey has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against an urologist for allegedly leaving him with an eight-month long erection after a penile implant was surgically placed inside him. The medical malpractice suit alleges that the...
MADD honors police officers for fighting DUI accidents
Recently, the organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving held an awards ceremony in Edison, New Jersey, where they honored police officers for their role in curbing incidents of drunk driving. The group gave certificates and pins to the police officers it felt did the...
Proposed bill would extend benefits for workers’ spouses
A bill recently proposed in the New Jersey state legislature would extend the eligibility of widows and widowers of emergency workers to continue to receive workers' compensation benefits even if they re-marry. The bill has caused controversy, however, as many...