Distracted driving has always been a danger on roadways and the ongoing health crisis has only made the situation worse. While New Jersey residents may equate distracted driving with using a cell phone behind the wheel, distractions can be cognitive just as much as...
Month: February 2021
Dangerous road conditions for truckers
The series of winter storm systems that have swept through New Jersey in February have created new hazards for truck drivers. A trucker traveling on the New Jersey Turnpike recently had a close call when a large sheet of snow became dislodged from the roof of an...
Trucking companies need to manage fatigue to reduce fatal crashes
A lot has been said about truck drivers and fatigue since the high profile crash between a Walmart truck and a famous comedian’s limo that resulted in one death and three hospitalizations. It demonstrated even safety conscious companies needed to make changes to...
Who is liable under New Jersey law when a dog bites someone?
Dogs may be “man’s best friend,” but even well-tempered dogs can unexpectedly and bite unprovoked. Dog bite injuries can be painful, disfiguring and emotionally traumatizing. The following is a brief overview of New Jersey dog bite laws. New Jersey law on dog bites...
Act calmly and wisely after a truck crash
Being involved in a crash with a semi-truck may be frightening and traumatic even if you are uninjured. But your safety and legal rights may depend on what you say and do after truck accidents. Unequal odds Vehicle motorists have a serious disadvantage in a crash with...