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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one million Americans experience a slip and fall accident every year. For an estimated 17,000 people, those accidents are fatal. People can slip and fall on a wet floor, over debris left on the ground, or on broken and uneven flooring. Slip and […]

The January 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) highlighted technological advancements in the automobile industry that will change how people drive in the future. With the goal to create more fuel efficient and connected vehicles, car manufacturers continue to explore new technologies. Major trends from this year’s CES included the increased use of smart car technology, […]

According to recent research, Americans do not fully understand the danger of not using a seatbelt in the back seat of a car or truck. Not only are unrestrained back seat passengers more likely to get ejected during a crash, they can potentially become human missiles, hurling forward and injuring the driver and front-row passenger. […]

According to a new release issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, this is the third consecutive year where job fatalities have risen in the United States. In 2016, the most recent year for which data has been analyzed by the government agency, there were 5,190 fatal work injuries.  This number is up […]

Services such as Lyft and Uber are becoming more popular throughout the country. With more hired cars on the roads, rideshare accidents are inevitable. As a passenger, to ensure your legal rights are protected in the event of a rideshare accident, you should consider the following: Rideshare Services and Insurance Rideshare companies often maintain their […]

Advancements in technology have resulted in changes in the design and on-board technology systems available in vehicles, as well as headlight design and power. While the auto industry has made the switch from halogen to LED bulbs to provide brighter vehicle lighting, changes in design have affected the quality of headlights, according to the Insurance […]

A recent study performed by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) found that in 26 states, the frequency of physicians dispensing prescriptions and drug prices dropped in all the states that had recently enacted laws to reform pharmaceutical industry practices. Despite this drop, Workers’ Compensation providers still face high drug prices due to the various […]

Sidewalks can be dangerous, especially in the winter season when accumulated ice and snow obscure hazards and create a slippery surface. A victim can slip and fall, suffering a severe injury such as a broken bone, soft tissue damage, or a traumatic brain injury because of these seasonal hazards. After falling on a slippery sidewalk, […]

A fatal school bus accident took place in Monroe Township, New Jersey on Monday afternoon. Around 4:12 pm, the crash occurred when a school bus made a left turn onto Route 322 and struck a car. The driver of the car succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene of the school bus accident while the […]

As roads wear out and population shifts make roadway expansions and infrastructure reconstruction necessary, work crews are a common sight on roadways throughout New Jersey and the rest of the nation. These work zones can pose hazards to drivers and increase their chances of being involved in accidents with other vehicles, construction workers, and stationary […]