Do rear-end crashes pose a big threat to New Jersey’s drivers?
Should some technology safety features be mandatory? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in conjunction with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, is considering the benefits of this approach. The policy review comes in the wake of a recent study examining the safety benefits of forward collision warning systems and automatic braking. Based on police-reported […]
The cities with the worst drivers reported in new study
Driving is already dangerous without the added concern for those who aren’t driving safely. If someone isn’t watching the road, falls asleep, or drives while intoxicated, that person can be putting many lives at risk, even though they know better than to do so. Some parts of the country have more bad drivers than others, […]
Are benefits available after a fatal workplace accident?
Ideally, workers’ compensation benefits are designed to make an injured worker whole again after suffering a workplace injury in the performance of his or her duties. Yet what can this type of policy offer to surviving loved ones after a worker suffers a fatal on-the-job injury? According to the New Jersey Department of Labor and […]
Regulatory enforcement boost may reduce truck accidents
When it comes to commercial motor carrier safety, the enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of Transportation is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Each year, FMCSA inspectors investigate about 15,000 American trucking companies for compliance with federal safety regulations. In a recent example, the FMCSA suspended the Land Air Express of New England trucking […]
Can I collect workers’ comp even if I was at fault for my injury?
If you were to suffer a serious injury at work that left you unable to work for a considerable amount of time, would you think to file a request for compensation that would cover lost wages and medical expenses? If you’re like most people across New Jersey and the entire nation, you probably answered yes. […]
What must a plaintiff prove in a premises liability case?
As New Jersey winter storms create icy conditions, business and residential property owners alike are prompted into action. Everyone understands that unattended snow and/or ice buildup can create a hazard. The same standard of care should also apply to indoor hazards. However, proving liability in a premises liability lawsuit can present its own unique set […]
What must be proven in a premises liability lawsuit?
Business owners may understand the importance of having insurance to cover accidents on their commercial properties. Such injuries could be brought in a premises liability claim, and an insurance policy offers a layer of protection against otherwise having to liquidate commercial assets to pay off an invitee’s damages. Of course, not every slip-and-fall accident on […]
What kind of workplace accidents happen on construction sites?
Is the construction industry more dangerous than other types of workplaces? For starters, it’s important to recognize that the question may not be dichotomous, due in part to the variety of construction methods and environments. Indeed, even a brief look at the topical index maintained by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration on the […]
Does large truck accident crash data reveal any patterns?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration routinely collects data on large truck accidents, which the NHTSA defines as a vehicle with a gross weight rating over 10,000 pounds. According to annual data published in a recent NHTSA fact sheet, well over two-thirds of fatal large truck crashes across the country involve multiple vehicles. In addition, […]
What can cause a routine medical procedure to end in injury?
A recent article profiled one woman’s unfortunate brush with alleged medical negligence. The woman’s troubles started in a pre-surgical step to her anticipated surgery. As a safety precaution against any stomach conditions that might complicate the surgery, the woman’s doctor had recommended an endoscopy that would take pictures of her digestive tract. The endoscopy should […]