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Fiat chrysler hit with millions in fines for vehicle design defects, other safety issues

January 26, 2016

Fiat Chrysler was recently fined tens of millions of dollars for negligence in failing to provide data about serious injuries and deaths caused by its vehicles. Last year, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, was hit with a total of $175 million in fines for safety deficiencies. In July 2015, Fiat Chrysler was ordered to pay more than $100 million in fines for mishandling vehicle recalls. Those fines were imposed at the end of a public hearing held by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Now another $70 million in fines have been…

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4 common slip and fall myths that keep accident victims from pursuing justice

January 19, 2016

It’s winter in New Jersey and that means plenty of snow, ice and — yes — slip and fall accidents. If you got hurt in a slip and fall, would you know what to do about it? Here are some common myths swirling around about slip and fall accidents and personal injury lawsuits: Myth 1: You Can’t File a Personal Injury Claim if You Slip and Fall on Public Property Wrong! If you fall on public property — anything owned by a government entity such as the city or county — you can definitely bring a claim. However,…

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Nj grand jury issues criminal indictment in tracy morgan truck accident case

January 13, 2016

The truck driver who allegedly caused the accident that killed one person and seriously injured famed comedian Tracy Morgan in 2014 has been indicted by a New Jersey grand jury. On June 7, 2014, Kevin Roper was reportedly exhausted while driving a Wal-Mart truck on the New Jersey Turnpike. According to authorities, Roper had been awake for 28 hours, a violation of federal laws and safety regulations, when he crashed into a limousine carrying Morgan and others. As a result of the truck accident, the 47-year-old Morgan suffered life-threatening injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and multiple broken bones.

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Halloween is more than spooky; it can be deadly

October 27, 2015

Halloween is about kids and pumpkins and candy. It should also be about safety. There are more pedestrian fatalities on Halloween than almost any other day of the year. Only two days rank higher — Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the government department that keeps records on motor vehicle accidents, the number of crashes involving pedestrians on Oct. 31 is almost triple the number on any other day. An average of 30 people are killed every year on Halloween.One NHTSA study revealed that there were 715 pedestrian deaths reported on Oct.

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Do i need a personal injury lawyer after an accident?

October 8, 2015

When you or someone you love gets hurt in an accident, it’s not unusual for many people to ask you if you plan on filing a personal injury lawsuit. As you make a decision about what you plan on doing to collect damages to cover your medical bills and pain and suffering, here are some important things to consider. After an accident, the insurance representative from the other side will likely contact you in an effort to collect your “version of what happened. They may even offer you a financial settlement in lieu of filing your lawsuit. Don’t accept…

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You can’t get fired because you filed for workers’ comp

September 30, 2015

Most people work because they need to pay their bills – put food on the table, keep a roof over their family’s head, save for college and more. If you’re lucky, you like what you get paid to do. Not everyone, of course, is so fortunate. Still, you go to work each day to collect your paycheck. When you get hurt at work, however, everything can change in an instant. In addition to being in terrible pain and, perhaps, having to face medical treatments and surgeries and rehabilitation, you may be out of work for a while. You are entitled…

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Safety first: know new jersey’s updated child passenger laws

September 22, 2015

Motor vehicle accidents are the No. 1 cause of death for children over six months in New Jersey, according to the NJ Department of Law & Public Safety. To reduce these catastrophic injuries, new laws governing child safety restraints in cars operated in New Jersey went into effect on Sept. 1. State legislators have enhanced child passenger safety laws in an effort to better protect young ones traveling in cars throughout the Garden State. As of Sept. 1, 2015, whether you are a resident of New Jersey or visiting from out of state, failure to abide by these rules of…

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Ntsb says speed was the primary cause of tracy morgan’s truck accident

September 18, 2015

The deadly accident on the New Jersey Turnpike that critically injured comedian Tracy Morgan and killed his colleague and friend, comic James “Jimmy Mack” McNair on June 7, 2014, has been blamed on speed. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed in a report that the accident between the Wal-Mart tractor trailer truck and Morgan’s limo van was caused by the truck driver’s failure to slow down after driving into a reduced speed construction zone. He was driving the truck at 65 miles per hour. The usual posted speed limit on that stretch of the NJ Turnpike is 55 mph.

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Heads up, parents! concussions can be serious

September 9, 2015

If you have a child who plays sports, it’s likely you’ve heard others discussing the risk of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or concussions. Kids do get injured playing sports which is why it’s always important to wear safety equipment such as a helmet or mouth guard when out on the field. Unfortunately, even when a child take proper care in an effort to avoid getting hurt, a ball or bat to the head, a tackle or even colliding with another play can cause a serious head injury. Concussion is the most common type of head injury. When someone suffers a…

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Mirena iud’s advertising may prove deceptive

September 1, 2015

The Mirena intrauterine device is once again at the center of a lawsuit. California resident Chelsea Dawn McClune is the latest plaintiff to bring suit against its manufacturer Bayer Pharmaceuticals, claiming that the device spontaneously migrated through her body and caused her extreme pain and damage which warranted emergency surgery. Since its introduction to the market, thousands of women have sued Bayer for complications related to the Mirena Intra Uterine Device (IUD). The device was first approved for use in Europe since 1991 and was approved for use in the United States in 2000. At the heart of many…

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