New Jersey Injury Attorney Blog

News stories about accidental deaths and settlements and verdicts in wrongful death, product liability and workplace harassment and discrimination lawsuits in New Jersey.

Author: Lependorf & Silverstein is located in Princeton, N.J.

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Recent Posts from New Jersey Injury Attorney Blog

Perforated Guard Rail to Blame for Death of New Jersey Man
A safety measure that should have helped preserve life instead took the life of a New Jersey man. Three years ago, a 34-year-old man was killed when the car he was riding in crashed into…
Lift Accident Kills Operator, Injures Three
A recent article from philly.com reported on a serious lift accident that resulted in the death of a 41-year-old aerial-lift operator, and caused three others to be injured. According to the article, one of the…
New Jersey Police Warns Drivers to be Careful Halloween Weekend
As Halloween approaches, New Jersey Police officers are reminding citizens to be on alert whether they are driving or walking along the streets. Based on an nj.com article, there has already been an increase in…
Greyhound Bus Collides with Tractor Trailer on New Jersey Turnpike
Citizens across the United States put their lives in the hands of bus drivers on a daily basis. Transit companies have the responsibility of properly training drivers to operate their large vehicles efficiently and safely…
Loss of Control: Tinton Falls Motorcycle Accident Kills Man
It seems to be the cause of far too many auto accidents, especially those that involve motorcycles: loss of control. Whether a motorcyclist comes across an obstruction in the road, poor road conditions, or experiences…
Bayonne Pedestrian Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Hit by School Bus
A recent pedestrian accident should serve as a reminder to all motorists how important it is to be aware of individuals crossing the street. There is really no excuse for an automobile, bus, truck, or…
Study Emphasizes the Many Dangers of Cell Phone Use While Driving
It seems as though the advancement of electronic devices, particularly cell phones, has shaped drivers into compulsive multi-taskers, which unfortunately translates to a heightened risk of auto accident injury when a motorist is texting, talking,…
Tractor-Trailer Strikes Man on Cell Phone
There has been much discussion about the apparent dangers of cell phone use and driving, whether it’s sending a quick text message or answering a call. It shouldn’t be surprising then that pedestrians can be…
Workers' Comp Extends to Weight Loss Surgery
A much debated issue surrounding workers’ compensation and weight loss surgery has raised many questions regarding what an employer should and should not be expected to pay when an employee is injured on the job.…
New Jersey Emergency Room Wait Expected to Decrease
Considering that emergency rooms throughout New Jersey calculated 3.3 million patient visits in 2008, it is understandable that hospitals are making efforts to lower waiting periods. In doing so, it is our hope that incidents…