South Jersey Legal Blog
Trucker substance abuse violations increasing
Many New Jersey motorists exercise extra care when driving close to commercial trucks. However, research shows that not all commercial truck drivers are exercising the same level of care. A Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse that logs trucker alcohol or drug infractions...
How does drowsiness alter driver safety?
Driver safety is one of the biggest concerns many drivers have, as this can affect whether or not they get involved in a crash. The worse overall driver safety is, the higher the chance of an individual crash occurring, which can alter a victim's life. In order to...
Should you worry about fractured skull injuries in the long term?
When involved in a crash, you face the possibility of injuries that can have short and long-term impacts on your health. Your head, neck and back are the most likely to suffer from these damages. In particular, head injuries often give cause for concern. If you end up...
Bicycle Riders – Governor Murphy Signed Safe Passing Requirements into Law
Between the pandemic, gas prices, and a desire for healthy exercise, bicycle traffic has increased in New Jersey and throughout the country. Now New Jersey has joined 42 other states in mandating that drivers give bicyclists more room when passing – or face penalties...
Egg Harbor crash kills two, injures two others
Most people in New Jersey take to the state's roads and highways expecting that the other motorists they encounter care as much about accident avoidance as they do. While that assumption often proves true, there are those instances where one encounters an...
Commercial vehicle accidents and operator fault
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration mandates that commercial truck drivers use an electronic logging device. As noted by FreightWaves, instead of tracking their road hours on a paper log, an ELD records the information for drivers and stores it...
What are some sources of animal bite injuries?
Although some animals seem harmless at first, their bites may carry a variety of diseases and can even cause serious physical injury. Learning more about why these wounds make people ill or injured can help you understand what to do next. Disturbed resting areas...
What are signs of brain trauma?
After a shocking accident, you may notice signs of a worse issue happening with your brain and skull. Traumatic brain injuries can happen suddenly and affect every aspect of your life. Detecting the early signs of this problem will help you prevent further health...
What is premises liability?
You do not want to consider the prospect of an injury while out and about, but the reality is, there is always a chance. However, what makes an incident qualify under premises liability versus an unfortunate accident? Premises liability covers incidents that happen on...
5 of the Most Common Types of Cases to Appear in Civil Court
The civil court system is available to resolve conflicts between individuals, businesses and organizations. Craig Annin & Baxter’s Woodbury NJ civil law attorneys have expertise in helping their clients find the justice they deserve. Anyone considering legal...