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Internal injuries are often missed by both the injured individual and medical professionals. However, they have the potential to pose a serious health risk. Continue reading to discover the most common types of internal injuries resulting from car accidents and reach out to an experienced New Jersey auto accident lawyer…
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In New Jersey, you basically need two (2) things to happen in order to sue for monetary damages for pain and suffering if you are injured in an accident. Firstly, someone else, or entity, must be at fault for the accident, as well as the injuries. Simply stated, and by…
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Perhaps you've heard about complex regional pain syndrome and wondered: What exactly is this? CRPS is a long-term progressive condition whose symptoms are: Severe pain, inflammation, and skin changes. The pain has often been described as a burning sensation, localized in the arms, legs, hands or feet. Although the exact…
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As the summer riding season begins, motorcycle safety advocates are advising riders to avoid some unsafe habits common to motorcycle accidents. In 2009, 4,462 motorcyclists were killed while riding, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In fact, nearly 15 percent of all fatal crashes involve…
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Slip and Fall accidents many times result in severe injuries requiring hospitalization, surgery and convalescence. Slip and fall accidents occur in many different locations and as the result of negligent conditions such as failure to maintain a sidewalk or stairway, failure to remove debris, improper removal of snow and ice,…
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A recent jury verdict in Essex County emphasizes the importance of having the right insurance if an injured motorist is to receive compensation for pain and suffering even if the other driver is at fault. In this particular case, a driver was rear ended on the Goethals Bridge in Elizabeth,…
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Accidents involving buses in New Jersey many times involve serious injuries and death to both passengers and drivers. The Department of Transportation's Fatality Analysis Reporting System confirmed that 13 persons were fatally injured in New Jersey bus accidents in calendar year 2009, and an additional 1,243 persons were injured in…
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There are generally two (2) requirements necessary in order to prevail for monetary damages in a pain and suffering accident case. Firstly, someone else must be at fault. A good example of an accident where someone else is at fault is when one vehicle rear ends a second vehicle. Typical…
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New Jersey is right around the middle of the pack when it comes to pedestrian safety, a new report by the infrastructure advocate Transportation of America recently found. It ranked all of the states according to fatality statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Census data regarding how…
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In a case set for trial in Essex County, New Jersey, the plaintiff, an electrician's assistance, fell through an opening in a newly constructed home suffering severe fractures at T11-12 that left him a paraplegic. The plaintiff was installing wiring at a construction site of a high end new home.…
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A New Jersey appeals court recently ruled that a Plainfield woman could file a lawsuit against Wal-Mart in relation to a slip-and-fall incident in 2010 at the retail chain's Watchung store. The lawsuit had been dismissed by a trial court judge in 2011, partly on the basis of an affidavit…
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A new federal survey says a lack of parking may be contributing to truck driver fatigue, especially in New Jersey. A study conducted by the Federal Highway Administration says that a lack of available parking may be contributing to fatigue and dangerous driving practices among truck drivers, according to the…
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New processes will be implemented for the screening of new truck drivers in an effort to reduce impaired driving among people operating commercial vehicles. Most people in Livingston, New Jersey frequently hear about the dangers of drunk driving. Accidents caused by drivers who make the choice to get behind the…
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A person who suffers serious injuries due to poorly maintained or dangerous property should be entitled to compensation for his or her injuries. However, what if the party at fault is a city? Generally, under New Jersey law, a public entity is not liable for an injury caused solely by…
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A recent study found that more motorcyclists are killed when gas prices are high in the U.S. As summer approaches and the weather is getting nicer, more people will choose to travel by motorcycle in New Jersey. According to a recent study, a pleasant temperature is not the only factor…
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The Appellate Division has recently heard and resolved a case on the following issue: whether blood alcohol concentration (BAC) results derived from an Alcotest 71110 MKIII-C (Alcotest) device are admissible against defendants in driving while intoxicated (DWI) prosecutions when the device has been calibrated with a Control Company, Inc. temperature…
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Juries in New Jersey continue to return significant awards to persons injured by drunk drivers, many times in the millions of dollars. These jury awards have been recovered not only against drunk drivers, but also bartenders, bars, taverns, as well as others responsible for serving alcohol such as homeowners and…
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Despite laws aimed at reducing this form of car accident, distracted driving continues to cause serious injury and death. In recent years, one of the fastest-growing hazards on New Jersey's roads has been distracted driving. Anyone who drives regularly has probably seen motorists using their cellphone, eating, putting on makeup…
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