Thousands of Americans are injured or killed every year as pedestrians struck by car drivers. For those living in New Jersey and New York, the roads can be an especially dangerous course to navigate. Alcohol is a common factor in these accidents. In fact, one of our attorneys, Steven Benvenisti, narrowly survived…
Car accidents generally happen unexpectedly and without any notice. One minute, you are driving down the road to your work or home or running errands, and then suddenly, you hear the screeching of tires, the sound of glass shattering and metal crunching. Many people go into shock and struggle to comprehend…
A variety of circumstances and factors contribute to slip-and-fall injuries, and the types of injuries that victims suffer vary. Even seemingly mild injuries can result in potentially debilitating health problems. Severe injuries may be life-threatening or cause permanent disability. Understanding the circumstances surrounding slip-and-fall injuries, the places they commonly occur and…
Construction site accidents are far too common in New Jersey and across the country. These accidents can cause workers to suffer severe injuries that lead to daunting medical expenses and prevent them from working – and earning income – for an extended period of time. In some cases, an injured construction…
Workplace injuries are common in New Jersey. A relatively small percentage of these injuries prove to be fatal. However, even non-fatal injuries can carry serious consequences for the worker and his or her family. The injury may lead to many days of missed work – and income. The injury may also…
Drowsy, or fatigued, driving is sometimes compared to driving while impaired by alcohol. This is because sleepiness slows a person’s reaction time. It decreases awareness, impairs judgment and increases the probability of the drowsy driver getting into a serious car accident. In New Jersey, a drowsy driver who gets into an…
Nursing home residents don’t always get along. In fact, a study of nursing home abuse found that nearly 20 percent of incidents in nursing homes are part of an “epidemic of resident-to-resident hostile behavior.” Researchers at Cornell University-Weill Cornell Medical College found that 19.8 percent of nursing home residents surveyed had been subjected…
You may be surprised to learn that, based on federal government statistics, the negligence of truck drivers and trucking companies is not always the cause of truck accidents. In the spring, the federal agency that is in charge of regulating interstate trucking in the U.S., the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration…
Your teenager knows – or should know – all about the dangers of distracted driving and how easy it is to get into a texting accident if he or she acts irresponsibly behind the wheel. According to the New Jersey State Police, inattentive and distracted driving contributes to more fatal car accidents than…
One reason parents worry when their teen gets his or her driver’s license is that they won’t be there when the teen is behind the wheel. They fear that the teen could easily make a mistake or use poor judgment that results in a serious car accident. A recent study of…
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