A 56-year-old man unfortunately lost his life the morning of June 11th, 2025, when his Nissan SUV collided with a dump truck carrying gravel. The accident occurred at the intersection of Goffle Hill Road and Fairview Avenue, Hawthorne, New Jersey. The collision was so violent that the dump truck tipped…
Whether you’re heading to work across the George Washington Bridge, coasting along the Hudson River, or just exploring Manhattan, there’s one thing all bikers have in common: vulnerability. You don’t have to be an expert to know that biking in New York can feel more like a survival sport than…
Crashes between bicycles and commercial vehicles aren’t just dangerous, they’re life changing. Picture this: you’re riding your bike on a clear afternoon, just enjoying the weather, when suddenly, a truck or delivery van makes a wide turn and everything changes. When a cyclist is hit by a truck, the impact…
Workers’ Comp Helps Injured Workers, But Are All Workers Covered? Full-time employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses can receive workers’ compensation benefits from their employers, including compensation for medical expenses and partial reimbursement of lost wages. But do those benefits extend to workers classified as independent contractors? With increasing…
It is often a rite of passage for a New Jersey child to learn how to ride a bicycle because it gives them new freedom to explore the world around them. Most of us remember the first time our parents or siblings detached the training wheels and let go of…
Some run away from danger, but others bravely run towards it. Those heroes usually are our police and other first responders. Being a police officer or firefighter in New Jersey is a demanding and dangerous job. Though well-trained in rescue and safety, they are often injured on the job. But…
Car accidents are stressful, confusing, and often life-changing, and most drivers, after being involved in a crash, are not sure what to do or what their legal rights are. That’s why every NJ driver needs to have a basic understanding of New Jersey’s auto insurance laws and how they affect…
Biking offers freedom and a break from traffic, but when there’s an accident with a car, truck, or bus, the injuries can be quite severe, especially if it involves a mild traumatic brain injury. If you’ve been hurt in a bike crash and were not wearing a helmet, you may…
Since the beginning of time, fire has been both a friend and a foe of mankind. Throughout history, mankind has studied how to create, harness, and control fire to provide warmth during the cold months and heat to cook our food. But what happens when things go wrong, and an…
Drunk driving remains a serious and growing problem in New Jersey. The latest data from New Jersey State Police reports that drunk driving and alcohol-related crashes are on the rise, and too many lives are being cut short due to these preventable events. As a response, the state is stepping…
