Based on recent crash data, a compilation of 10 sections of New Jersey highways have been flagged as the most crash prone. Some areas are near retail stores, such as Route 22 in Union Township. Others are vacation routes, such as beachgoers driving through Toms River...
Month: November 2015
Can brain injuries be present even without a concussion?
Even if a victim of head trauma seems to have recovered, a recent article reminds us that this type of injury can have a long-term impact. Based on new research, medical experts now believe that brain activity may be affected or impaired after head trauma, even when...
Are construction site injuries preventable?
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched a safety campaign this past spring, called the National Safety Stand-Down. Designed to prevents falls in construction, the initiative emphasized the importance of equipment inspections, having rescue...
Do truck operators owe an extra duty of care to other drivers?
Across the nation, accidents involving large trucks, or those with a gross weight over 10,000 pounds, comprise about 10 percent of accidents. However, the massive forces generated by the sheer size of such large trucks often translate into serious or catastrophic...