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When you get into an Uber or Lyft in New Jersey, you assume that insurance will cover your medical expenses, lost income, and other damages if an accident occurs. A proposed New Jersey bill would have changed the amount of insurance protection available to rideshare passengers. New Jersey Senate Bill S4898 was referred to the…
Slip-and-fall accidents can result from someone not doing their job, a wet floor, a cracked sidewalk left unattended for months, or a stairwell light not replaced. These are not always minor injuries either. People suffer serious injuries such as broken bones, head trauma, and lasting mobility problems that can require extensive medical treatment. Property owners…
A mother and her two young sons were injured by an SUV driver as they left a Freehold preschool in mid-February, 2026. All three family members suffered injuries. The driver was later arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, according to the injured mother. The incident underscores the importance of several driving-related safety factors. Staying…
Commercial truck accidents are some of the most serious vehicle crashes a person can be involved in. These types of Woodbury crashes often occur because a truck driver, trucking company, or another business failed to control a preventable risk. The leading causes of these types of wrecks include driver error, distraction, speeding, wide turns, or…
The United States Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) cannot claim sovereign immunity against personal injury lawsuits – even when they are filed in other states. The case represents a win for those injured by the negligence of NJ Transit or its employees. What is Sovereign Immunity? “Sovereign immunity”…
Long-term projects, such as Moorestown’s water main work, significantly alter how a town feels day to day. Familiar streets become congested, detours become routine, and everyone – drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists – must learn new patterns simultaneously. When work zones shift block by block, accidents become more likely, especially during the initial adjustment periods. If…
In May 2025, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) released an updated fee schedule for personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. This fee schedule applies to medical costs resulting from car accident injuries. The fee schedule immediately made headlines for its changes to medical costs and their effect on PIP benefits. Understanding how…
Electric assist bicycles, or “e-bikes,” use battery power to help the rider propel the bike. They have become popular as a low-cost means to help bicyclists travel greater distances, making commutes easier. Since 2020, more e-bikes have been sold in the US than electric vehicles. E-bikes pose several dangers, however. Their heavier weight and ability…
Victims injured by NJ Transit buses or trains may have the right to bring a lawsuit. That right depends on the location of the accident and the procedures followed after the incident. If the injury occurred within New Jersey, state law allows claims under specific rules. When the accident happens in another state, the ability…
A recent study by Carfax shows that the most dangerous season on New Jersey roads isn’t winter. It’s fall. New Jersey is one of the top ten states whose crash rates peak in autumn, according to the study. Some of the causes of increased autumn crashes are surprising. Here’s what to know about safety on…