04 April

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Automobile Accident Lawyers Discuss Head-on Crash in New Jersey

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On March 15, at about 12:30 p.m., a head-on collision in Old Bridge, New Jersey, resulted in a loss of life. Car Crosses Into Oncoming Lanes Law enforcement states that a 45-year-old male from Howell was driving a Ford Escape southbound on Route 9 when he crossed into oncoming traffic. His vehicle struck a Honda Accord driven by a 37-year-old Freehold woman. Neither motorist survived the crash, and a passenger in the Honda also died. CBS News New York reported that emergency personnel transported two other passengers to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The nature of their injuries was not immediately known. Onlookers Try...

01 April

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A Bicycle Accident Can Change Your Life

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As more Americans have recognized the health benefits of bicycling, the number of bikes on the road has increased. Unfortunately, so have the number of bicycle accidents; according to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, 743 bicyclists were killed in 2013. An estimated 48,000 bicyclists were injured in the same year. In an accident, bicyclists are less protected than motorists. Because they are not protected by a metal structure, bicyclists are more likely to suffer injuries that change their lives for the worse. Many of these injuries are not the fault of the cyclist; according to statistics compiled by National Public...

31 March

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Bicycle Accident Lawyers discuss Dooring: A Small Mistake Can Result in a Big Bicycle Accident

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According to data from the League of American Bicyclists, the number of people commuting by bicycle increased by 62% between 2000 and 2014. Unfortunately, not all motorists are accustomed to watching for cyclists; a motorist's lack of awareness can sometimes cause severe injury or even death. One way that inattentive motorists can injure bicyclists is by opening their door into the path of a bike. Opening a car door into the path of a bike is known as "dooring". According to a study published by the City of Chicago, dooring causes more than 7% of bicycle-related accidents. When dooring incidents take...

29 March

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Car Accident Lawyers : Here Protecting Your Best Interests.

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Have you been involved in a motor vehicle accident? If you think you don't need a lawyer, think again. 2014 saw, "32,675 people [killed] in motor vehicle crashes on U.S. roadways." And, "An additional 2.3 million people [injured] in crashes in 2014." (2014 Crash Data Key Findings (DOT HS 812 219). 2015 data through the first 9 months shows an increase in these numbers. Data includes all types of motor vehicle crashes and is not specifically broken down into 'car' crashes. Obviously, these numbers are frightening, however, most people drive throughout the day without thinking about it. Like most people, you probably...

28 March

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A traumatic brain injury attorney talks about brain injuries and related state laws

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A traumatic brain injury attorney knows what the law says regarding legal responsibility for an accident and the responsibilities that organizations bear for protecting people from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) while they work or participate in sports. Readers may wonder what laws states have in effect to protect both adults and students from unnecessary concussions. The short answer is that many state laws nationwide address the subject. Most of the laws specifically apply to students or to veterans. New York has the New York Education Law (also known as the concussion management and awareness act). This law requires the state commissioners of health and...

24 March

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Seeking a Scaffolding Accident Lawyer: How to Scope Out How Your Accident Occurred

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A scaffolding accident may sound rare, even though they aren't and may be more dangerous than a car accident. That's because scaffolding is frequently set up on tall buildings where a collapse or other mishap can lead to a construction worker falling and dealing with life-altering injury. Fortunately, the worker who falls off the scaffolding won't have to take personal responsibility. The blame may have to go on the construction company itself. That's because they didn't follow a particular New York law protecting workers who have to work on scaffolding. Labor Law Section 240 New York has long had a law that says...

24 March

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Tractor trailer accident lawyer discusses Florida truck accident that offers free beer and chips to motorists

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The Accident At approximately 3:19 a.m. last night on Interstate 95 south of the Pineda exit in Melbourne, Florida, two tractor trailers collided. A truck carrying Frito Lay chips and popcorn pulled over in the right lane. Another tractor trailer carrying Busch beer attempted to change lanes to the left but swerved back the right because of a passenger car in the left lane. This caused the beer truck to crash into the Frito Lay's chip truck. The truck drivers were not injured. The accident however spilled beer and chips onto the roadway closing I-95 for up to 4 hours. Crews...

23 March

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Accident Lawyer Provides Tips for Avoiding a Collision with a Motorcycle

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According to the Insurance Information Institute, in 2013, 88,000 motorcyclists were injured and 4,668 people died in motorcycle crashes. Motorcycles do not provide the same protection as cars, so motorcyclists who are involved in an accident are much more likely to die or be injured than car occupants. With spring around the corner, accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, is providing tips for avoiding a collision with a motorcycle. Look Twice The slogan "Look Twice Save a Life" is helpful to remember. If you are about to make a turn or switch lanes, take the extra second to look twice. Motorcycles are not as...

22 March

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How Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Can Help Injured Nurses

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Every day, hospital nursing staff are required to help lift and move heavy patients, and unfortunately they are in danger of eventually being included in some very disturbing statistics. The Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has determined that every year hospital nursing employees sustain approximately 35,000 back and other injuries. A disabling injury can result in long periods of missed work and even the end of a nursing career. Hospitals often deny benefits for various reasons, and this is why there is a need for workers' compensation lawyers. National Public Radio (NPR) did an excellent job of bringing the...

21 March

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Provides Tips for Riders

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With spring soon to arrive, you may be getting ready to ride your motorcycle again. While you are getting your bike back out and dusting it off, you should also take a few minutes to review safe riding practices. Motorcycle accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates, provides the following safety tips for riders to help prevent dangerous motorcycle accidents. Assume You Aren't Seen A common cause of motorcycle and car collisions is that the driver of the car never saw the motorcycle. Often a car turns left just in front of the motorcycle because the driver didn't know the motorcycle was there. Therefore, motorcyclists...

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