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According to Driver Knowledge, there are approximately six million car accidents in the Unites States each year. While some of these accidents are minor, other car crashes leave victims with severe injuries. This is often an emotional and financial burden for both the victim and their family. Many victims are forced to deal with losses, […]

Even the most skilled and experienced truck driver can have difficulty on the road, especially in inclement weather. Wet road conditions, even conditions from slight downpours, can cause serious hazards for drivers. Hydroplaning, the situation when a vehicle slides uncontrollably on a wet surface, can be particularly dangerous for truck drivers. When an 18-wheeler hydroplanes, […]

Accidents between cars and large trucks frequently result in serious injuries for the car drivers and passengers. However, truck accidents involving hazmat trucks can be especially dangerous. For that reason, even victims who feel fine directly after accidents with hazmat tankers may want to seek legal representation. What Makes a Crash with a Hazmat Truck […]

After months in the spotlight for mass numbers of COVID-19 infections among its workers, Tyson Foods has announced plans to test its employees and hire health professionals to carry out new protocols. Early in the pandemic, meat processing plants became hot spots for transmission of the virus. Overall, more than 16,000 employees in meat processing […]

A recent study done by the American Automobile Association (AAA) shows that minimal amounts of alcohol still can cause severe impairments. In New Jersey, the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) level is 0.08. However, the AAA study shows that driving skills diminish well under the legal limit. When Does Someone Become Impaired? Depending on someone’s […]

The Worker’s Compensation system helps injured workers get coverage for medical care and lost wages related to injuries and illnesses resulting from work accidents. Since the coverage is provided by the employer’s insurer, seeking treatment for a workplace injury is a little different than when one feels sick or gets injured and visits a doctor. […]

Anyone can slip and fall on a sidewalk. Most of the time, these accidents are minor; however, some slip and fall accidents can lead to moderate or severe injuries. In serious situations, victims will want to find out their legal rights and options. How Common is it to Slip and Fall on a Sidewalk? Slip […]

Countless small and major car accidents happen every day, resulting in more than 36,000 deaths annually across the country, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Although many crashes occur on highways and other frequently used arteries, plenty happen in residential neighborhoods. The tragic, costly outcome of a residential automobile accident can be […]

Landscapers work year-round with dangerous machinery and often work in extreme weather conditions. Safety hazards are prevalent in landscaping, and it is crucial for workers in the landscaping industry to take the proper precautions to protect themselves from workplace injuries. Employers also have responsibilities to their workers, such as providing proper training on equipment. Employers […]

Trucks and cars must share the roads, but when they get into crashes, trucks have clear advantages. Not only are trucks heavier than other vehicles, they also sit much higher off of the ground, causing them to be more protected in truck accidents. Sometimes, a truck’s high profile can result in a truck underride accident, […]