When motorcycles collide with larger vehicles such as sedans or truck, the motorcyclist usually suffers very severe and often fatal injuries. Usually the reasons for such collisions are self-evident: the motorcyclist made a risky turn or failed to obey a traffic...
Year: 2021
Can I sue my employer if I’m injured in a workplace accident?
Over the course of the summer, people in New Jersey saw construction workers fixing roads, erecting homes and buildings and refurbishing others. It may seem like a never-ending process, but we can all agree that once these projects are finally finished it makes our...
What makes bedsores a cause for concern?
Elderly people often have a limited ability to move around. This is especially true for seniors in nursing homes. You may have a parent who resides in a home. If so, you should be on the lookout for health issues that may develop because of your loved one’s lack of...
Do I need a personal injury lawyer after an accident?
When someone else is liable for your injuries in a car accident, their insurance may move quickly to offer you a settlement for your injuries. The costs of a car accident involving serious medical expenses can cost a victim thousands of dollars or more; you need to be...
What are punitive damages?
In a wrongful death case, the court will award you various damages. These are payments the other person must make to you for set amounts. Damages typically include payments for medical expenses and loss of life. They may also include punitive damages, which Cornell...
Making your new startup legal: 4 Types of business structures
Starting a business is an exciting endeavor, but if you are a first-time entrepreneur, you may have many questions. If so, you are not alone. Many new business owners seek out attorneys who can help them form their company for this reason. Whether you use professional...
Can misrepresenting material information lead to a lawsuit?
Companies misrepresenting income or other information material to their operations may face a shareholders' lawsuit. Whether a business has a few stockholders or thousands, management must provide accurate information. If you are an investor with reason to believe the...
What are signs of a traumatic brain injury?
After getting involved in an incident that causes head injury, you need to keep your eye peeled. Brain injuries often stem from head injury accidents. Some of them are mild and only require minimal care. Others, like traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can cause problems...
Queens high-speed collision kills one, injures two others
Most people in New York likely understand that car accidents are typically just that: accidents. There usually is no intent on the part of the responsible party to cause an accident (thus often prompting understanding from accident victims). Yet such understanding may...
Teen-involved crashes, fatalities rise during 100 Deadliest Days
Each year, the number of teenage drivers traveling New Jersey’s roadways rises between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when most teens are out of school. Teen drivers lack the driving experience that older drivers have. Many of them also admit to partaking in dangerous...