Driving through New Jersey can be a beautiful experience during the fall months as the leaves begin to change colors and the weather gets cooler. However, this can also be a time when there is an increase in the number of traffic accidents due to less daylight,...
Year: 2022
Facts about healthcare-related infections in New Jersey
Healthcare-related infections are a serious problem in the United States. Every year, countless people contract infections while receiving medical care. While some of them result in death, many of these infections are preventable. Common health care-related infections...
Car Accidents: Steps to Take
If you are involved in a car accident in New Jersey, you are likely to be in a disoriented or emotionally fragile state, whether or not you are physically injured. There are some key steps to take in order to stay safe. Self-protection after a car crash In the...
Proper Cranking Techniques Can Prevent Truck Driver Injuries
Many New Jersey truck drivers suffer from shoulder injuries caused by manually lowering and elevating their rigs. Has your trucking company educated you on proper cranking techniques to reduce the chance of this repetitive injury? Study shows positioning can help...
How do you avoid accidents during back-to-school season?
As the summer comes to an end and children head back to school in New Jersey, it's important to remember to drive safely. More kids are on the road during this time of year, whether they're walking or biking to school or taking the bus. This means that there are more...
A review of major car crash statistics
People are injured in motor vehicle accidents every day on New Jersey roads and highways. Driving while distracted or drunk are major contributors to car accidents nationally, as are severe weather conditions and loss of control. A number of different associations and...
Statute of limitations for a nursing home malpractice lawsuit
New Jersey residents expect their loved ones who are in nursing homes to be well cared for and protected. If there is evidence that negligence occurred and harmed your loved one, you have a right to file a malpractice lawsuit on their behalf. What is the statute of...
How common are birth defects, and what can cause them?
New Jersey parents don’t expect anything to go wrong when their children are born. However, some newborns have birth defects. Knowing how common they are and what might cause them is important. How common are birth defects? Birth defects may not always be immediately...
When a pedestrian is hit on the highway
When a pedestrian has been injured while walking on or near a New Jersey highway, it's crucial that they ascertain the facts and document everything that happened as much as possible. Insufficient evidence to prove your case may lead to the preclusion of the claim,...
Why is drunk driving such a serious summer safety concern?
Car crashes can occur at any time of day, on any day of the year and on any road across New Jersey. Collisions happen for all kinds of reasons, including alcohol impairment. Drunk drivers cause a significant number of the deadly and injurious collisions that occur in...