New Jersey Law Blog
New safety technologies could prevent truck crashes
Researchers and engineers work every day to develop new vehicle safety technologies that save lives. Government agencies and independent organizations test these new developments, offering safety ratings and recommending new policies. One such organization is the...
How can I avoid accidents as a motorcyclist?
It is no secret that driving a motorcycle is more dangerous than driving a traditional four-wheel passenger vehicle. However, there are some basic actions that motorcyclists can do to help lessen their likelihood of being in a crash. Of course, the basic safety...
Putting your cell phone down while driving may save lives
Not all car accidents can be avoidable, but there are way too many that happen because a driver is multitasking while driving. Fighting off personal distractions you face, like your cell phone, may help reduce the injuries and deaths that happen as a result of being a...
The dangers of an overloaded commercial truck
The size and weight of loaded semi-trucks rumbling along New Jersey roadways make it imperative that they comply with trucking industry regulations. If you or a loved one sustained injuries because a big truck violated safety regulations and an accident occurred, you...
Who can I sue for injuries resulting from a pothole crash?
Injuries resulting from accidents involving potholes typically require immediate medical attention. You may seek compensation from the local government agency responsible for the road's maintenance and upkeep. To hold a local government liable for causing damage,...
How much can you get for a totaled car?
As you recover from injuries sustained in a recent car wreck, you might receive news that your insurance company has decided your car has received so much damage that it is not worth repairing. In this situation, the insurer has deemed your car a "total loss." Now the...
3 subtle signs of pregnancy discrimination at work
Both federal and state law prohibit employers from discriminating against employees because of their pregnancies. Accordingly, if your manager wrongfully terminates your employment because you are planning to have a baby, you may have a valid discrimination claim. ...
Are defensive driving courses worth it?
Even with fewer people on the roads, that doesn't stop some New Jersey drivers from behaving recklessly. And according to a recent report, traffic deaths in the state are climbing again to pre-pandemic levels. While you can't control how others drive, you can skill-up...
Are there exceptions to hours-of-service regulations?
Past posts on this blog touch upon the dangers posed by fatigued and drowsy driving, while others detail the efforts of federal lawmakers to curb such problems among truck drivers by establishing hours-of-service regulations. Yet as is the case with many guidelines...
Job-related fatigue and erratic driving
There are many reasons why people are struck by erratic drivers, whether someone is going too fast, ignoring traffic signs or failing to switch lanes correctly. While people behave erratically for various reasons, such as intoxication and inexperience, in this post we...
