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,…
What Riders and Drivers Need to Know About New Jersey’s New E‑Bike Law In January 2026, Governor Phil Murphy signed S4834/A6235 into law, creating new statewide rules for e‑bikes and expanding the state’s approach to regulation and licensing on the road. The law aims to reduce tragedies and improve safety…
On March 10, 2026, a 31-year-old pedestrian lost her life after being struck by a school bus at the intersection of South Summit Avenue and West Pleasantview Avenue in Hackensack, New Jersey. According to Hackensack emergency reports, the woman was crossing within a marked crosswalk when she was hit. The…
When snow and ice are not properly removed, a dangerous condition can cause a serious slip-and-fall accident, resulting in broken bones, head injuries, or permanent disability. So far, 2026 is having a record-setting winter season, with the number of winter slip-and-fall injuries increasing across all 21 New Jersey counties. With nearly one million people living and working in dense communities, including Teaneck, Hackensack,…
