You can't keep everyone safe on the road because you can't make decisions and take action for all the other drivers and pedestrians. You can, however, do your part to contribute to road safety by following some basic tips each time you get behind the wheel in New...
Year: 2016
Don’t let time run out before you file a brain injury claim
Brain injuries can impact you for the rest of your life. Even if you don't think that the injury is that serious, it might begin to pose problems for you years down the road. That can pose a problem for people who were injured in an accident and opted not to seek...
Penetrating brain injuries are very serious
A penetrating brain injury is a very serious injury because it means an object goes through the skin and the skull. These injuries are particularly serious because of the damage they cause to various tissues as the object penetrates.When the object penetrates, a small...
Product liability claims can come from design flaw injuries
In our last blog post, we discussed what is required by law to be present in consumer warranties. Those warranties are important to consumers, and they can play a part in product liability claims if a consumer is harmed by a product. That, however, is only one part of...
What does federal law require in consumer warranties?
Companies providing services and products aren't legally required to provide warranty coverage. If they do offer a warranty, however, they have to follow federal guidelines spelled out in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which was originally enacted in 1975.One of the...
Truckers mustn’t text or talk while driving
semi-trailer truck accidents can kill people who are just trying to go about their normal daily activities. Distracted semi-trailer truck drivers can cause these accidents simply because they aren't focused on driving. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration...
2 New Jersey Transit buses collide; 1 driver dies
Two New Jersey Transit commuter buses collided with one another on Friday, Aug. 19, in Newark, leaving one dead and dozens injured, some critically.Multiple news outlets reported the accident occurred at approximately 6 a.m. on a major thoroughfare, the intersection...
Dental malpractice is a very serious matter
In our previous blog post, we discussed the case of the New Jersey dentist who has been linked to 15 illnesses and one death. That case brings up the issue of dental malpractice, an issue that is often overlooked. We know just how devastating these cases can be, and...
New Jersey dentist facing class-action malpractice suit
It's rare that a visit to the dentist turns into a life-altering and potentially fatal event. However, that's what's happened for 15 people who went to a New Jersey dentist for oral surgery, such as wisdom teeth extraction. One is dead and nearly a dozen others had to...
Take action if you have been poisoned by lead
Prior to 1978, residential homes were often painted with lead paint. In 1978, the government banned the use of this type of paint in homes because it was determined that the lead in the paint posed a danger. That didn't mean that lead paint was removed from the homes...