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...
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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...
How to identify the signs of road rage
As a New Jersey motorist, you know first hand the challenges of navigating through traffic. It can ignite feelings of anger, anxiety and aggravation in some cases. This is not uncommon among motorists throughout the nation. According to AAA, more than 80% of drivers...
What are some of the consequences of a DWI arrest in New Jersey?
From your end, you might have thought you waited enough time after your last drink before driving. Or that the drive home would be quick enough to not involve a traffic stop. The reality is there is no justification for driving while intoxicated and there are serious...
How can you choose a safe motorcycle helmet?
In a motorcycle accident, there are few protections to riders. One of the main protections that a motorcyclist has is his or her helmet. The right helmet could save your life or protect you from serious injuries. How do you know if you have a safe motorcycle helmet?...

