Monthly Archives: September 2024
Is a Mediation Contract Legally Binding In A Lawsuit?
Most personal injury cases do not go to trial. Instead, personal injury cases typically end with some agreement for a settlement made outside of the courts. There are several reasons why this happens, including the cost of going to trial, the lengthy process of going to trial, as well as the risk that comes… Read More »
Can The Weight of a Large Truck Cause an Accident?
Large commercial truck accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. One is how heavy they are. While large trucks that are properly loaded can still cause catastrophic damage to other vehicles in a crash, overloaded trucks can both cause cataclysmic harm as well as be the reason that a truck accident takes place…. Read More »
Can You Be Pulled Over in New Jersey if You Are Driving While Using Your Cell Phone?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports the dangers of distracted driving, including that more than 3,300 people died in 2022 alone from distracted driving accidents in the United States. Distracted driving is considered any activity where a driver takes their attention off of the road, their eyes off of the road, or… Read More »
Are New Jersey Amusement Park Owners Responsible for Visitor Injury Accidents?
New Jersey has several popular amusement parks that see a high volume of visitors during the summer months. Most of the time, things go well for parkgoers and a day of good, healthy fun is had. Sometimes, though, a day that was meant to be enjoyable goes in the opposite direction and an accident… Read More »
How Technology Improvements May Protect Motorcyclists
Technology is constantly advancing. This is specifically true when it comes to transportation. Researching new technology to use in cars and other vehicles to make them more effective, comfortable, and safe is ongoing. Since crashes are so prevalent across the United States, finding ways to reduce them is essential. Car manufacturers know that buyers… Read More »
How Much Compensation Can I Get After a Construction Accident?
Construction accidents can lead to severe injuries, permanent disability, and death. There are several ways that construction accidents can happen, including electrocution, falls, crushing incidents, and more. After a construction accident, a worker may be unable to go back to work, may require considerable medical treatment, and have permanent injuries that impair them for… Read More »
How to Know if a Product that Injured You Was Defective
Consumers have rights and have certain protections under the law when they purchase various products. Specifically, consumers can, and should, expect that the products they buy will work the way that they are supposed to and not be dangerous to their wellbeing. Despite this, every year there are many recalls made of defective products… Read More »
Tips to Avoid Electrocutions Around Pools
During the summer, staying cool and having fun are priorities. Whether going to the beach or lake, jumping in a pool, or going to a waterpark, having fun in the water is always a favorite summertime activity. However, when swimming in a public pool or spa, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and… Read More »