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Four-way stops can be found in towns and cities throughout New Jersey. When traffic is stopped from four directions and there is no traffic light to tell drivers when to proceed through the intersection, it can be confusing for drivers to know when to proceed, creating a risk for a car accident. In some areas, […]

Trampolines are a great way for kids to be active and have fun during the warm months. They can also be dangerous. Trampolines on unsteady or slanted ground, poorly-constructed trampolines, those with rusted springs or compromised bouncing surfaces, and those without adequate safety nets can pose hazards to children and adults alike. Property owners are […]

A slip and fall accident can cause serious injuries. Broken limbs and traumatic brain injuries are two types of serious injury that can result from a slip or trip and fall, but they are not the only ones. When the victim falls and hits their face, they can also suffer injuries to their teeth and […]

New statistics have revealed an uptick in New Jersey fatal work accidents. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published a report that detailed 97 fatal work-related injuries in New Jersey in 2015, a 10 percent increase over the previous year. The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries surveyed all 50 states and found that in […]

Though gas prices typically rise just before major holidays, this year consumers are benefiting from a downward price trend for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. The combination of cheap gas, low unemployment and high consumer confidence is expected to put more people on the road this summer than ever. Memorial Day is regarded as the […]

The responsibilities of a property owner to keep their area safe extends beyond that of keep walking areas clear of debris. Inadequate lighting can be the cause of serious slip and fall accidents. It may be easy to take lighting for granted, but poor lighting can effectively hide obstructions that would cause someone to slip […]

Collisions between tractor trailers and passenger vehicles can be deadly, particularly for the driver and passengers in the smaller vehicle. One type of accident that can occur between a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle is an underride crash, which occurs when the smaller vehicle slides under the much taller tractor trailer. Typically, this type […]

Commercially available self-driving cars are being touted as one of the next great innovations in transportation technology. Many individuals are not quite ready to accept the prospect of sharing the road with non-human drivers. A recent crash involving Uber’s self-driving car in Arizona demonstrated that these vehicles can be involved in accidents just like human-driven vehicles […]

When an employee suffers an injury at work, he or she has the right to file a Workers’ Compensation claim to receive certain benefits including compensation for their medical bills and a portion of their lost wages. This is one of the advantages of being an employee rather than an independent contractor. Many individuals are […]

Construction is dangerous work, with construction accidents accounting for more than 22 percent of work-related deaths per year. This figure is particularly troubling, considering construction workers make up only 8 percent of the U.S. workforce. To add to this, it is 71 percent more likely for construction workers to suffer from nonfatal injuries compared to […]