When people are incarcerated due to an alleged criminal act, whether they have been convicted or not, the jail or prison has a responsibility to keep them safe and healthy. However, jails and prisons are often negligent towards their prisoners, which can result in them being injured or killed. Here are five ways that negligence can lead to preventable prison deaths:
(more…)MRI OR EMG EVIDENCE IS USED TO OVERCOME THE LIMITATION ON LAWSUIT INSURANCE OPTION RESTRICTION ON RECOVERY
In New Jersey, most car drivers and occupants have automobile insurance policies that require them to prove that they sustained injuries which fit into one or more of the following six categories in order to recover fair and reasonable compensation for their disability or impairment suffered as a result of their injuries caused by another’s automobile negligence:
(more…)HOW DO YOU OVERCOME THE LIMITATION ON LAWSUIT OPTION OR THE VERBAL THRESHOLD IN NEW JERSEY FOR INJURED SHOULDERS IN CAR ACCIDENTS? BY USE OF MRI OR SURGICAL OBSERVATION EVIDENCE
Many New Jersey car occupants injure their shoulders in car accidents. In a car accident, the shoulders are subjected to a myriad of forces that can result in significant injuries. When a vehicle suddenly stops or collides with another object, the body continues to move forward due to inertia, often pushing the shoulders against the restraint systems, like seat belts, which can exert concentrated pressure.
(more…)Lochinvar LLC has issued a recall for approximately 17,000 of its condenser boilers after it was found they had a defect that could result in carbon monoxide leaking from the boiler. This poses a potential risk to anyone who owns these boilers, given the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Anyone with these boilers should contact the manufacturer for a free repair, and make sure to have carbon monoxide detectors active until the issue can be fixed.
(more…)The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) celebrated its annual July 4 campaign against drunk driving. This campaign was meant to remind people of the dangers of drunk driving, as well as to spread awareness of ways to avoid driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Holidays such as July 4 tend to see much higher rates of drunk driving compared to other times of the year, with the summer being one of the worst times of the year for DUIs.
(more…)April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
HADDONFIELD, NEW JERSEY — Gerald Williams and David Cedar, partners in Williams Cedar LLP, are announcing that April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and telling motorists that they should be aware of other drivers who are not paying attention to the road. If they are involved in a crash with a distracted driver, they should seek legal help immediately.
(more…)