Fatigued driving is one of the primary causes of truck accidents nationwide. In many cases, truckers exceed the time they are allowed to drive under hours of service rules. Hours of service rules are federal regulations that dictate how long truckers can operate before taking resting periods. The …

In the simplest terms, the arrangement between you and your landlord should be that you pay the rent, and the landlord provides safe housing. When he or she fails to provide  safe housing, you may be able to sue the landlord for damages. Is My Landlord Liable for My Injuries? In order to prove …

The hazardous effects of asbestos exposure have been well-documented and were known many years before the material had reached peak popularity. Several industries continued to use asbestos despite research linking it to serious health problems, such as cancer and mesothelioma. Now, decades later, …

Undocumented workers are regularly offered construction work in New Jersey. Whether hired permanently through a subcontractor or brought on as a day laborer, everybody has a right to workplace safety. If injured on the job, state and federal law allows undocumented workers to file workers’ comp …

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, more than 333,000 truck-related collisions were reported last year alone. Semi-trucks regularly weigh between 15,000 and 20,000 pounds. This is why it takes trucks three times longer to come to a stop as passenger cars, and five …

In recent months, the OMNI Apex K2 Hip Replacement implants have been under investigation as deterioration and premature failure of these medical devices is discovered. Any recipients of these modular hip replacement parts could be at risk in as little as one year after implant surgery. What is the …

Truck accidents in New Jersey and across the U.S. are grim realities. The features of an 18-wheeler and its massive size typically lead to devastation when these semis are involved in a collision with a passenger vehicle. But, when these tragedies strike and the driver of the passenger vehicle is …

If you are involved in an accident with a semi, 18-wheeler, tractor-trailer or other large truck, your first concern should be the safety and physical condition of your passengers and yourself. These accidents are usually very serious and often even fatal. However, if you are conscious and haven’t …