Who Is Liable When a Truck Crashes into a Car? It may seem like a simple, cut-and-dry case. If a semi-truck hits you, isn’t it the driver’s fault? This may be true, but in many cases, other parties could have prevented the accident if they had followed trucking rules and…
After a seemingly minor collision, you might be wondering: Should I get a lawyer for a minor car accident, or can I handle it myself? If you have been in a car accident that could cost you any amount of money out of pocket — for medical bills, car repairs,…
While it is not negligent to drive at night, the fact is that, car accidents are more likely to happen at night. The dark of night reduces visibility, which lowers your reaction time to hazards in the road ahead, especially at higher speeds. Other factors contribute to nighttime car accidents…
On May 22, 2026, a bakery worker in Newark, NJ, was killed on the job when he became pinned between a malfunctioning horizontal conveyor belt and a lower stainless steel tray. According to the Newark Director of Public Safety, police officers and firefighters were dispatched to the Santos Bakery located…
A fire and subsequent explosion at a Staten Island shipyard on Friday, May 22, 2026, has left one person dead and dozens injured, including several firefighters. According to FDNY officials, the incident occurred at a shipyard on Richmond Terrace, where workers were reportedly performing work in a confined space near…
A recent lawsuit involving a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan shows how a feature meant for comfort can become dangerous when a product is not safely designed, tested, or controlled. According to the case summary, Emily LaPrade, a paraplegic woman, says she suffered second-degree burns after using the heated passenger seat in…
Steven Benvenisti, an attorney and partner at Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., recently penned an op-ed for NJ.com, urging lawmakers to be proactive in advancing legislation that would reduce drunk driving accidents. In 2021, Congress passed The HALT Drunk Driving Law, which would require anti-drunk driving technology in new vehicles….
In New Jersey, pedestrian accidents are common, and when they happen, the injuries can be catastrophic. When a driver fails to slow down, pay attention, or follow the rules of the road, the consequences for a pedestrian can be devastating. No one should suffer because of a driver’s negligence. When…
A New Jersey construction worker was killed Monday in a tragic accident at an active construction site near Main Avenue and Homer Street in Clifton, New Jersey. According to reports, the worker was fatally crushed when a boom lift truck overturned as it was being delivered to the site. Clifton…
Teaneck, NJ: Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. is proud to announce that twelve of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, a respected distinction that recognizes outstanding professional achievement and strong peer recognition within the legal community. Partners Samuel L. Davis,…
