A motorcyclist was killed recently in a two-vehicle accident. The accident occurred around 5 p.m. in Lawrence on Dec. 15, the Lawrence Township Police Department says. When New Jersey residents are killed in motorcycle accidents, their loved ones are typically...
Month: December 2015
Recent New Jersey car accidents: wrong-way crash kills 1
A person involved in a wrong-way crash died recently as a result of his injuries. The 22-year-old Mount Olive man was involved in an accident which took place in Sparta on a recent Tuesday night in December. When individuals are killed in car accidents caused by...
Holidays present special safety risks in workplaces, stores
If you are fortunate, maybe you have some extra time off during this holiday season. Even if you are at work, however, you probably are aware of the season, likely due to the holiday decorations that adorn your workplace. Or, maybe you work in sales and there is an...
How head trauma can affect a personal injury claim
Head trauma resulting from a workplace accident or motor vehicle crash can raise a lot of questions. True, degenerative brain disease is unlikely to result from a single concussion. Yet even if head trauma is not repeated, it may still be difficult to diagnose and...
Prevent distracted driving this holiday season
More than 3,000 people were killed in car accidents caused by distracted driving in 2013, according to government reports. The holiday season is one of the busiest travel times of the year, which increases the risk of car accidents. When you combine the busiest travel...
Can head trauma rise to the level of a disability?
The recent announcement of radio host Jim Gearhart’s departure due to a slip-and-fall injury illustrates the long-lasting effects that head trauma can have on an individual. Gearhart had served as the host of New Jersey 101.5’s morning show for 25...
Are lawmakers doing enough to prevent pedestrian accidents?
Are lawmakers doing enough to protect pedestrians from New Jersey motorists in congested downtown areas? A recent article suggests more needs to be done.In this particular case, two male pedestrians were struck in Bayonne, New Jersey on a recent Monday evening around...
Is speeding a leading cause of motor vehicle accidents?
Although laws prohibiting such negligent behaviors as texting or using a cell phone behind the wheel may be more recent, a recent article reminds us that even good old-fashioned speeding limits serve an important safety purpose. Driving with excessive speed can create...