Parking Lot Slip and Falls

   

Injuries happen every day involving slip and fall accidents in walkways and parking lots, creating liability issues for property owners. The concept of premises liability law establishes that the property owner is responsible for keeping their property free of hazards that could result in an injury. In this vein, the property owner is considered liable for any injury sustained due to their negligent upkeep of the property.

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Thanksgiving Travel Safety

   

Last year, 54 million people drove more than 50 miles to reach their Thanksgiving destination. With inclement weather and congested roadways throughout the country, it is no surprise that many find their holiday drive more taxing than relaxing. In fact, according to a recent Esurance survey, one-quarter of respondents would rather skip the big meal than make the drive to a friend or family member’s home for the holiday.

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Who is At-Fault for a Left Turn Accident?

   

Left turn car accidents are more common than other types of crashes and are more likely to cause fatal intersection accidents. In New Jersey and throughout most of the country, the driver turning left is usually at-fault for an accident with an oncoming vehicle. However, that is not always the case. The following is what you need to know about liability for left turn accidents and personal injury claims.

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Reaching for Objects Increases Teen Crashes

   

Teen drivers who reach for objects increase their risk of crashing nearly seven times, according to a new study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Distracted driving has long been established as a major cause of car accidents, however this study sheds new light on the types of distractions that are most likely to cause a crash.

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What are Common Truck Accident Injuries?

   

It is difficult to comprehend the force and weight involved when a commercial truck comes hurling down the highway toward a passenger car, motorcyclist, biker, or pedestrian. The injuries that result from a collision can be life-altering or even fatal. A serious roadway accident can involve injuries that take time to heal and may cause permanent damage.

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Automated Safety Features Reduce the Risk of Crashes

  

A new study by General Motors (GM) found that automatic safety features in automobiles significantly reduced crash rates. Rear-end collisions were reduced by 46 percent in vehicles with automatic emergency braking and reverse automatic braking reduced back-out collisions by 81 percent. Although the study dealt only with GM vehicles, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) came to a similar conclusion in a study released in July 2019,

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What if I Witnessed a Hit and Run Accident?

  

Witnessing a car accident is a jarring experience. But what happens if you not only see a crash, but watch the driver who caused it leave the scene? As the witness of a hit and run accident, what are your rights and responsibilities? While you are not expected or required to chase down the driver who fled,

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Wrongful Death After A Car Accident

   

In New Jersey, a death resulting from a wrongful act, neglect or default of another person may be considered a wrongful death. The cause of the victim’s death must be directly related to the actions of another individual. For example, if a person dies in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, the act may give rise to a wrongful death claim.

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PTSD After a Car Accident

   

The trauma of a car accident can go beyond immediate physical injuries. A car crash can induce anxieties that prevent survivors from feeling safe on the road again. The psychological effects of such stress can cause a multitude of mental health symptoms. These psychological reactions, which result from perceived threats the sufferer associates with the traumatic experience of the car accident,

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Ignoring Car Recalls

   

It can be tempting to ignore car recalls. However, not taking car recalls seriously can lead to problems and the potential for serious injury or even death. A car recall is an official announcement about a certain part of the car that has been deemed defective. For instance, the defect may have been detected in a certain model of a car.

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