If you’re from the Philadelphia area and you’re a major soccer fan, it’s possible you’ve heard of Daniel “Danny” Califf. Mr. Califf is the former captain of the Philadelphia Union team in Major League Soccer. However, you probably have not heard of Mr. Califf’s injuries, which he suffered as a result of an exploding E-Cigarette.
Effective Legal Counsel Can Protect Family Interests in Bus Accident Litigation
Tractor-trailer bus collisions are among the worst that occur on busy American highways. Because of the relative size of the two vehicles in such a collision, the injuries are catastrophic, often with deadly consequences.
It is essential for anyone injured in such a devastating collision to seek competent legal counsel immediately to protect his or
Stark & Stark Obtains $1.6 Million Verdict for New Jersey Car Crash Victim
On May 21, 2015, Stark & Stark attorney, Bryan M. Roberts, obtained a $1.6 Million verdict from a Somerset County jury for the victim of a rear-end motor vehicle crash. As a result of the November 15, 2010 crash, the plaintiff, then 31 years old, sustained permanent spinal injuries and continues to receive medical care.
Tractor Trailer Trucks Safety Issues
Drive on any highway in America, and the chances are good that you will see at least one tractor trailer driving on the same stretch of highway. They are as ubiquitous as road signs. They may be called different things: big rigs, trucks, semis, tractor-trailers, but they all serve the same purpose: American commerce and
New Jersey Needs a Traffic Statute Addressing the Hazard of “Dooring”
“Dooring” events – crashes or other collisions triggered by a motorist opening their door into a cyclist or the cyclist’s path — are one of the more common collision events for cyclists in urban areas. Often with devastating results. As a bicycle accident lawyer, I’ve seen folks who have suffered catastrophic head injuries, shoulder injuries,
Be Careful of Trip Hazards and Slip Hazards Inside and Outside
Now that winter is well underway, it is important to remind everyone to be careful not only when walking outside but also to be cautious when walking inside places, especially public buildings. Ice and snow on a customer’s shoes can easily become a major slip hazard when it gets tracked into a supermarket, retail store,
Guardrail Manufacturer Saves Money But Puts Drivers at Risk
A Texas Jury found that a highway guardrail manufacturer, Trinity Industries, deliberately withheld information and defrauded the government and awarded damages in the amount of $175 million dollars, which, under federal law, will triple to $525 million dollars. The dispute centered around a design change Trinity made in 2005. During the discovery phase of the
The Unexplainable Pain Diagnosed… Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (“RSD”))
Are you in pain? Have you been in pain since an accident such as a trip and fall, motor vehicle accident, or another event which may have caused trauma? Have you been treating for the pain without any relief? Have you been checked for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome which is also known as Reflex Sympathetic
Guardrails Can Help and Hinder During a Vehicle Accident
Guardrails are a common occurrence. They are a vital safety component on thousands of highways and roadways across the country. They are designed to protect vehicles from leaving the road as well as to lessen the severity of a crash. Many motorists do not even take notice of them. Guardrail energy absorbing end terminals are
Do Construction Workers Have a Meaningful Choice- New Jersey Supreme Court Hears Argument
Construction workers on a job site have no meaningful choice when told by their employers to perform an assigned task. When a construction worker is injured, while performing his assigned task, should the defense of comparative negligence be a defense in a lawsuit filed by the injured employee against the general contractor? That is the