Despite the best efforts of groups like Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, or MADD, and government campaigns to educate people about the risks of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, we continue to hear news accounts of drunk drivers who seriously injure, or even kill, innocent motorists and pedestrians. [Read more…]
Conscious Pain & Suffering in a Wrongful Death Action: Sanchez v. City of New York
In New York, the individuals who may recover damages in a wrongful death claim are set forth in the New York Estates, Powers & Trusts Law 5-4.1 et seq. (commonly referred to as the “Wrongful Death Statute(s)”) which also lists specific requirements a party must follow in order to successfully prosecute a claim. For example, a duly appointed representative of the decedent’s distributees may bring the wrongful death claim on their behalf against the tortfeasor who committed the conduct which caused the decedent’s death. [Read more…]
The Importance of Preserving Evidence in Car Accident Cases
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation. But whether you receive compensation, and how much, could hinge on how well evidence is preserved in the case. [Read more…]
Bicyclist Killed by Tractor-Trailer on Route 88 in New Jersey
Tragedy struck on the morning of August 16 in Brick, N.J., when a bicyclist was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer. According to a news report, the bicyclist, a 48-year-old Point Pleasant man, was on the edge of Route 88 when he stopped for a red light. The tractor-trailer, which was headed in the same direction, also was stopped at the light. When the light turned green, the bicyclist proceeded forward; however, the tractor-trailer began a right turn, striking the cyclist. Numerous witnesses, including the driver of the tractor-trailer, tried to help the cyclist, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival at a hospital. [Read more…]
New Jersey Man Burned in Construction Accident
A worker was seriously burned this month in Middleton Township, N.J., when his gasoline-soaked clothing caught fire. According to news reports, the man was driving a skid-loader when he and other workers smelled gas. The worker tried to take the lid off the gas tank, but the lid blew off the tank and gas sprayed out, soaking his clothes. Later, a hot muffler or other ignition source from construction equipment caused a spark, and the man’s clothes caught fire. Co-workers were able to put out the blaze with a garden hose, but the man had to be hospitalized with burns over 20 percent of his body. [Read more…]
Mechanic Sentenced in Fatal Manhattan Crane Collapse
A mechanic has been sentenced to a year of community service for his part in the deadly collapse of a crane in Manhattan in 2008. Authorities said the mechanic had performed a “penny-pinching, shoddy repair to a crucial component of the 200-foot-tall crane,” which snapped apart just one month later. Two workers were killed and many other people were injured. [Read more…]
Elevators Are Not As Safe As You Think
Por Matthew V. Villani, Esq.
“Complex instrumentalities”, such as elevators, are frequently the cause of personal injuries. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, on average, 27 people are killed in elevator accidents each year. The same study revealed that on average about 10,200 people are injured by elevators each year. Most of these accidents and injuries are said to be caused by “door malfunction, carriage misalignment with floors, and passenger safety vulnerabilities.” [i] [Read more…]
New York / New Jersey Injury Attorney Provides Accident Prevention Tips
Many New York and New Jersey families are planning end-of-summer trips over the long Labor Day weekend. If you are traveling for Labor Day, take precautions to stay safe. With so many people on the road, Labor Day is the second worst holiday for fatal car accidents. [Read more…]
New Jersey High Court Upholds Red Decals for Young New Jersey Drivers
The New Jersey Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a requirement that teenage drivers display a red decal on their license plates to allow law enforcement to identify them. Although lawyers for the losing side have vowed to take the fight to the U.S. Supreme Court, it appears that for now New Jersey teens will be easy to spot on the road. [Read more…]
NYC School Construction Injuries Indicate Lack of Safety
New York City’s School Construction Authority says it expects to pay about $270 million to settle injury claims by construction workers for accidents that occurred in 2009. That’s about 10 times more than the authority spent about 10 years ago. While some say this indicates a growing readiness by construction workers to file claims when they’re hurt, we know that the payments may point to inadequate safety measures at construction sites. [Read more…]
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