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On Sunday, July 19, 2026, New Jersey became one of a handful of US states to regulate electric bicycles (“e-bikes”). Other states are considering similar rules. The new laws aim to reduce rising rates of crashes and serious injuries among e-bike riders. “Don’t get a ticket for riding your e-bike in New Jersey,” warned an…
Camden County elementary schools may bus students to nearby Philadelphia-area attractions such as the Please Touch Museum and the Philadelphia Zoo, both located across the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Older grades may visit the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, NJ, and working farms in the Mullica Hill and Mount Laurel…
Broad Street looks nothing like itself in July. Neither do the roads around Evergreen Avenue, Walnut Street, or Queen Street. Once school lets out, traffic thins and drivers settle into a slower, easier rhythm without even noticing. Then September hits, and none of that adjustment happens in reverse. That’s when things get dangerous. Understanding how…
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…