Biking is more popular today than ever before in New Jersey and across the country. Cycling increased steadily each year over a recent 13-year period, from 39.69 million to 48.88 million people who choose to bike regularly. The pandemic caused a further surge in cycling, with some cities seeing increases…
It is estimated that 2.5 million children and adults suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the U.S. each year. Brain injuries can occur from any trauma sustained to the head, such as sports injuries, falls, and car accidents. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association reports that half a million children visit emergency rooms…
With an average of over 200 bicyclist or pedestrian fatalities each year, we have to wonder, “Is New Jersey too dangerous for bicyclists?” And, what are the best steps our state can take to prevent bicycle accidents? For the most recent year for which data is available, the New Jersey State…
Every year, thousands of people die in distracted driving accidents. In recent years, a patchwork of laws has been passed in states across the country—laws that vary in scope and penalties. But which laws are most effective at keeping people safe? There are many distractions behind the wheel. But perhaps the…
Did you know in most states it is legal for riders 21 and older to ride a motorcycle WITHOUT a helmet? And in three states (Illinois, Iowa, and New Hampshire), no riders are required to wear a helmet? According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, only 18 states, including New Jersey and New York, require…
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare — a phone call or knock on the door informing them their teen died in a drunk driving accident. And far too often, these bad dreams are a reality. Alcohol use presents one of the greatest threats to teens’ health and safety today, especially when…
With summer kicking into high gear, stories of amusement park accidents and injuries are beginning to flood the news. Though amusement parks are a large part of summer vacation and warm weather fun, they also come with huge risks. Just recently, on June 13, 2021, two attendees suffered injuries after…
MOTORCYCLIST vs. MEIZENIS Motorcycle Accident with Ambulance Settles for $4.5 million Garry R. Salomon and Adam B. Lederman, partners of the New Jersey injury law firm Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C. are pleased to announce the resolution of a lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County…
A construction worker at Ramapo College of New Jersey was severely injured in an explosion involving a pipe-valve on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021. According to reports, the worker was struck in the head by a valve cap while performing a pressure test. He was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center,…
On Monday, September 14, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a bill that would make it substantially easier for essential workers who contracted Covid-19 to collect workers’ compensation benefits. The law effectively changes the burden of proof for an essential worker to show that he or she contracted the coronavirus…
