Understanding Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Benefits After a New Jersey Car Accident
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 […]
Rise in E-Bike Crashes Prompts Some to Call for Greater Safety Regulations
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 […]
Can You Sue NJ Transit for an Accident?
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 […]
Drunk Driving In South Jersey Puts Families At Risk: What You Can Do If A Driver Hits You
National safety officials report that on Thanksgiving Eve 2022, 100 drivers were involved in fatal crashes, and 35% of those drivers were drunk. Holiday periods over the last five years saw 868 drunk-driving deaths during Thanksgiving festivities, representing about one-third of all traffic fatalities for that window. If a drunk driver injured you or someone […]
Traffic Around South Jersey Schools Increases Crash Risk
Most South Jersey families are familiar with “No-School November.” This time of year brings the NJEA Teacher’s Convention, half days, conference weeks, and holiday breaks that change traffic patterns. During Thanksgiving sports weekends, including the Cinnaminson soccer tournament, with tight parking and heavy foot traffic, the result is crowded corridors, distracted drivers, and dusk conditions […]
Fall is New Jersey’s Riskiest Season To Drive: How to Stay Safe
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 […]
Can I Sue My Employer for a Work Parking Lot Death in New Jersey?
New Jersey workers’ compensation law typically bars employees and their families from suing an employer in civil court after a workplace injury or death. However, a January 2025 appellate court decision shows there are exceptions. If an employer allows a dangerous condition to continue and someone is seriously harmed as a result, the door may […]
Jersey Shore Deaths Underscore Need for Water Safety as Summer Winds Down
The August 2025 deaths of a teenage swimmer in Belmar and a man swimming at Seaside Heights underscore the need for water safety, even as summer winds down. Rescue teams were called to a beach on 8th Avenue one August evening after receiving a call about a “swimmer in distress.” They found a teenage girl […]
It’s Time to Focus on Back-to-School Safety in New Jersey
Returning to school is exciting for many New Jersey students and families. New friends, new skills, and the promise of fall sports and other activities make this season an anticipated part of the year. However, back-to-school season can also pose risks for New Jersey students and commuters. Here are several areas to focus on while […]
Understanding Liability for Summer Camp Injuries in South Jersey
When you drop your child off at summer camp, you’re placing trust in the people and programs tasked with keeping them safe. Whether it’s an art camp at a local community center or an all-day program run through a public school, parents expect that reasonable precautions are in place. Unfortunately, accidents still happen—and in some […]