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It has long been accepted that animals are able to sense fear, but even handlers who are completely comfortable around dogs remain vulnerable. On March 13, 2016, talk-radio host Jillian Barberie – a longtime animal advocate – revealed that a cocker spaniel bit her lip, resulting in a laceration that required 10 stitches. Barberie later […]

Respected New Jersey Superior Court Judge Edward Gannon has passed away at the age of 63 after he was critically injured in a fall. Judge Gannon was appointed to the Morris-Sussex Vicinage in 1991. The assignment judge for the Morris-Sussex Vicinage, Judge Stuart Minkowitz, has expressed deep respect and gratitude for Gannon’s impressive record. Minkowitz […]

Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that automatic braking systems (ABS) for all passenger cars will be mandated as of 2022. Every year there are about 1.7 million rear-end crashes in the U.S., resulting in over 200 fatalities, 400,000 injuries and costing $47 billion dollars. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), […]

In the wake of a tragic construction accident that took one life and injured several others, one city is taking steps to help improve safety on construction sites. The accident happened in Manhattan on February 5th as construction workers were preparing to secure the massive crawler crane because of dangerous wind gusts. Before they could […]

Mistakes in the construction of roads can cause significant injuries to drivers. In such cases, the injured person often times attempts to hold the construction company responsible for the road conditions that caused their injuries. Dangerous road conditions include: Improper signage; Construction sites that require motorists to make unusually sharp or difficult turns; and Leaving […]

Construction is an occupation wherein workers face inherently dangerous conditions. Thus, as a matter of public policy, state and federal laws have been drafted by legislators to promote safety for construction workers. This means that there is almost always a legal avenue that an injured construction worker can take. These legal options generally include compensation […]

Dog bites can happen almost anywhere, and when you least expect it. If a dog is not properly trained, has a tendency towards violent behavior and is not restrained by a leash, it can result in a vicious attack, often completely unprovoked. In cases like this, the dog’s owner does not always take proactive steps […]

A slip and fall accident may be momentarily embarrassing but the health consequences can last a lifetime. Slip and falls often lead to fractures, lacerations and head trauma, among other serious injuries. Following a slip and fall, it is important that a victim take immediate action rather than assuming responsibility for an accident which was […]

Car crash fatalities have been in steady decline for a decade, falling to a record low in 2014. However, early reports on 2015 crash data indicate that last year saw a steep rise in fatal car accidents. Federal officials are troubled by the uptick and urge drivers to exercise precautions while driving. According to the […]

Compared to most other accidents, hit and run accidents present more severe consequences. All drivers on the road have a duty to react properly and promptly when they are involved in a car accident, regardless of fault. If the accident creates an injury to one driver and not the other, the uninjured driver is required […]