Despite major advancements in vehicle safety in recent decades, car accidents remain a leading cause of serious injury in New Jersey and across the country. In fact, an estimated 4.4 million car accident injuries occur every single year in the U.S. Sadly, many of...
After taking a blow to the head, you need to keep an eye out for signs of head injury. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in particular can have a hugely negative impact on your future health. It is thus important to know how to react to signs when you see them. Thus, you...
Accidents happen all of the time and in a variety of situations, and sometimes injuries result due to negligence on the part of a property owner or a driver. It is important for someone with a significant injury to get proper medical care in a timely manner....
A traumatic brain injury may occur when you hit your head during an automobile accident. Even rapid slowing during the crash may cause you to suffer a TBI. Regrettably, if you develop a TBI, your brain may be vulnerable to additional injury even after its initial...
Spinal cord injuries can occur during different types of accidents, such as a motor vehicle crash or a serious fall. The Mayo Clinic notes that these events can cause a complete or partial loss of sensation below the site of the trauma. If you or a loved one suffered...
Back in 2006, a car crash involving a teen driver took the life of a young New Jersey woman by the name of Kyleigh D’Alessio. The result was Kyleigh’s Law, New Jersey’s progressive and stringent policies that apply to all teen drivers in the state. The New Jersey...
Every day, motor vehicle wrecks impact families across the country and if you are a parent, your child's safety must remain a top priority every time you take to the road. From drunk drivers to accidents caused by fatigue, distractions or bad weather, there are many...
New Jersey law generally considers a dog vicious when it poses a threat to another animal or a human being. A canine, however, does not need a special classification for you to hold its owner liable for injuries. The Garden State’s animal laws operate under strict...
Car or truck accidents, along with falls at work, may leave you in pain for weeks or months afterwards. If any discomfort in your lower back or limbs makes it hard to live your daily life, you may be dealing with a spinal cord injury. Physical troubles According to...
New Jersey pedestrians expect to be safe from the risk of being in an auto accident, especially when they are on the sidewalk. Unfortunately, drivers who are behaving recklessly, are under the influence, are distracted or are simply too inexperienced to drive safely...
