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School Bus Crash in Burlington County Injures Fourteen Students
Posted in Injury Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, New Jersey, Personal Injury, Vehicle Accident
Every parent’s worst nightmare came true this past Tuesday in Medford Township in Burlington County, New Jersey when a school bus dropping students off after school collided with a utility truck. According to news reports, the crash happened around 2:53 p.m. at the intersection of Hawkin and Skeet roads in… Continue reading
What to Do After a Car Collision: Essential Steps to Protect Yourself
Posted in Injury Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Being involved in a car accident can be a terrifying experience, often leaving you in a state of shock and confusion. However, taking the right steps immediately after a collision can help mitigate damages and ensure your protection. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the essential actions to… Continue reading
Contrasting Outcomes of Sports-Related and Non-Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury
Posted in Brain Injury News, Personal Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has become a rising concern, especially in the context of sports-related injuries. A recent observational cohort study, conducted as part of the CENTER-TBI project, aimed to compare the outcomes of individuals with sports-related TBI and non-sports-related TBI. This summary explores the study’s findings on the characteristics… Continue reading
Safe Driving in Winter Conditions: Tips for a Smooth Commute
Posted in Injury Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law Journal
Winter conditions can present significant challenges to drivers, making it crucial to exercise caution and adopt safe driving practices. As a personal injury law firm committed to promoting road safety, we understand the importance of spreading awareness about driving in snow and winter conditions. In this blog post, we will… Continue reading
Snow, Snow, Snow = Slip and Falls
Posted in Pennsylvania Law Monitor, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Law Journal, Slip & Fall
Although this winter season has already seen a great amount of snow accumulation, weather forecasters are predicting more snow will hit us in the coming weeks. Of course, all of this snow makes for dangerous walking conditions. As the amount of snow accumulation continues to increase, so does the chance of being hurt as a result of slipping on ice or snow. Continue reading
Stark & Stark Secures $2.138 Million Jury Verdict for Central New Jersey Car Crash Victim
Posted in Personal Injury, Stark News
Verdict was approximately nine-and-a-half times the size of the defendant’s final offer. Hamilton, N.J. (Dec. 13, 2023) – On December 12, 2023, Stark & Stark shareholder Christopher P. Weidman secured a $2.138 million verdict from a Middlesex County jury on behalf of a 24-year-old woman who was severely injured in… Continue reading
E-Scooter and E-Bike Injuries Soar
Posted in Bicycle Injury, Personal Injury, Product Liability
Injuries caused by e-scooters and e-bikes increased steeply from 2021 to 2022, highlighting the serious risks associated with these transportation devices (officially known as “micromobility products”). According to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), titled “Micromobility Products-Related Deaths, Injuries, and Hazard Patterns,” these kinds of… Continue reading
Navigating Negligence Claims in Amusement Park Injuries: Responsibilities and Rights
Posted in Personal Injury
One common cause of action for amusement park injuries, and tort law more broadly, is negligence. An amusement park operator has a duty to protect its patrons from any reasonably foreseeable risks created by its rides and other attractions. This is because patrons at a park are considered “business invitees”… Continue reading
Amusement Park Injuries: Navigating Reporting Requirements in New Jersey
Posted in Personal Injury
A day at the amusement park can be a stress-relieving, fun way to pass the time. However, despite the joys they provide, many patrons are caused to suffer from personal injuries every year at amusement parks due to dangerous conditions or defective rides. If you or a loved one were… Continue reading
Know the Dangers Associated with Scissor Lifts on Construction Sites
Posted in Construction, Personal Injury
Construction workers are exposed to hazards and dangerous conditions on job sites every day. Often the danger comes from the very equipment they are required to use. One such piece of equipment is the scissor lift or aerial lift. I know this because I have personally litigated cases involving serious… Continue reading