Hip fractures are one of the most common results in falls among the elderly. An independent and mobile elder can be left with severe physical impairments after these injuries. However, a new study suggests that the outcomes for nursing home residents who suffer hip fractures could be even worse than…
Warmer weather in New York and New Jersey means more time outside and an increased risk of certain kinds of accidents. Though drowning, fireworks accidents and grilling burns are far more common in the summertime than at other times of the year, following a few simple tips can help you…
When people think about courts and lawsuits, they often think of lengthy and expensive trials. These preconceived notions can be a barrier that keeps accident victims from seeking out justice. The truth is, the New Jersey judicial system has a procedure that allows many cases to get through the system…
Two women were hospitalized in critical condition on Friday after a car slammed into the SUV they were travelling in, sending both cars into a concrete divider. The accident happened at about 9:15pm in Paramus on the Garden State Parkway. The vehicles were both headed southbound at the time of…
Reports about a violent “Knockout Game” have caused alarm in some communities. The game, which has received media attention recently, involves groups of young teens who approach random victims, try to knock them out with a single punch and then flee, laughing. Some commentators think the game is a trend…
A train carrying vinyl chloride derailed earlier this month in Paulsboro, New Jersey. While no media reports indicate it resulted in hospitalizations, the train accident and subsequent chemical spill has many residents rightfully concerned. Classes at area schools were canceled and businesses were closed, effectively shutting the town down. According…
According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of teenage drivers in the United States who report having driven under the influence has declined dramatically in the past twenty years. In 1991, slightly more than 22% of American teenagers reported having engaged in drunk…
Being involved in a car accident is traumatic enough. But what if you were released from the hospital to find photos of yourself had been circulated on the internet, and that they were taken by the people you entrusted with your health and safety during those crucial moments just after…
Citizens of New Jersey pay a high price ticket for their auto insurance coverage, and much of their premiums go to cover personal injury protection, or PIP coverage. Governor Chris Christie called this coverage a “pot of gold to abuse” last summer in response to doctors allegedly inflating their medical…
