Trucks are far larger, haul more weight and take up much more road space than the average passenger vehicle. When behind the wheel, especially on the highway, many drivers experience stress and anxiety when navigating the road with a large truck, as trucking accidents...
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Actions you should never take after a car accident
Getting hurt in a car collision that is not your fault can be upsetting. You deserve compensation for any harm or financial impact the event inflicts on you. Your emotional state could lead you to take unwise actions. Make choices that will serve you well during a...
SUVs more of a danger to pedestrians than cars
Pedestrian deaths have risen sharply across New Jersey and the rest of the nation in recent years, and research suggests that the growing popularity of SUVs is at least somewhat to blame. As the number of SUVs sold and driven by Americans increased, so, too, did the...
A car crash, a spinal cord injury and the prospects for recovery
Almost half of all spinal cord injuries result from vehicle crashes, low-speed rear-end collisions included. What kind of treatment follows such an injury and what is the prognosis for recovery? About SCI There are two types of spinal cord injury (SCI). With a...
What should I know about hard hat requirements?
One of the most iconic sights on a construction worksite is the hard hat. Even though hard hats at construction worksites are all but ubiquitous now, this did not use to be the case. In fact, the original helmet that Edward Bullard invented in the aftermath of World...
Stay on top of swimming pool safety this summer
Drowning is the second most common cause of death for children ages 1 to 14 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you have a pool at your home, remaining vigilant can lower the risk of an unthinkable accident and reduce the liability...
Is driving while eating actually dangerous?
It is highly likely that when you think of a “distracted driver,” you picture a teenager trying to post to a social media app on their cell phone while behind the wheel. It is true that technology contributes heavily to distracted driving, but not all forms of...
Violations at New Jersey construction site resulted in OSHA citations
Providing a safe environment for workers at a construction site is critical when it comes to minimizing the risk of accidents, injuries and death. In fact, it is the company's responsibility to make sure all workers have a safe worksite, secure with proper equipment....
3 reasons to not represent yourself in your divorce
In New Jersey courts, you have the option to hire an attorney for legal representation or you can present your case yourself. During your divorce, you might feel tempted to represent yourself. You might want to save money by not paying for a lawyer or think you are a...