South Jersey’s White Horse Pike has been the site of ongoing traffic tragedies, with a recent spike in fatalities and serious injuries capturing the attention of local authorities. Camden County officials have reported a distressing increase in deadly incidents along the highway, particularly over the past four years. Statistical data from the New Jersey Department of Transportation paints a somber picture—a staggering total of 11,000 accidents since 2010, leading to 3,894 injuries and claiming 80 lives. The year 2023 alone saw eight tragic deaths as a result of collisions on this notorious stretch of road. In one harrowing episode on March 14, a fatal…
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New Jersey Heat Wave Extreme heat in Arizona and Texas? Okay, that makes sense. Extreme heat in New Jersey? “Fuhgeddaboudit!” Here we are in the midst of the first true heat wave of the year! Cities like Trenton, Newark, Jersey City and Elizabeth are all looking at record-high temperatures this week. For the men and women having to work outside in this extreme heat, please be safe! As is the case with other job hazards and work-related injuries and accidents, workers have rights when it comes to the heat. Attention New Jersey workers: Beware of the deadly risks of occupational heat exposure! Excessive heat…
Fourth of July weekend is here! It looks like the New Jersey highways will be packed with travelers according to AAA’s estimates. As New Jersey’s top Personal Injury Law Firm, the lawyers at Mintz & Geftic know that holiday weekends tend to bring about some of the most hazardous conditions for drivers. With record traffic expected, this weekend will certainly be no exception. The Independence Day celebration always includes some potentially dangerous activities, including lighting fireworks, drinking, grilling, swimming, and more. Driving over the Fourth of July weekend is certainly no exception. Whether it’s car accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, motorcycle accidents or…
The Fourth of July in New Jersey Fourth of July fireworks—what type causes the most injuries? What is the leading cause of injuries on the Fourth of July? Which gender suffers the most injuries on the 4th of July? Some of these answers may surprise you (see #1 below)…and some of these may not (see #3 below). Let’s get right to the list: Fourth of July Dangers – Top 10 Most Interesting Facts The type of Fourth of July fireworks that cause the most injuries on Fourth of July are sparklers. According to the National Fire Protection Association, sparklers alone account for more than…
******ATTN: Drivers****** You can click here to jump down the page and get right to the bottom-line of what this new law means for you. The New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) The state legislature has passed a bill that will reshape insurance bad faith litigation in New Jersey going forward. Governor Murphy officially signed senate bill 1559 into law recently, which is titled The New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA). The Act establishes a private cause of action for claimants who are injured in a motor vehicle accident for insurance bad faith in the handling and payment of claims for…
New Jersey is bracing for a major snowstorm. At this point it seems forecasters have narrowed the potential snowfall down to somewhere between flurries and two feet of snow. In addition to the wind and snow, apparently this storm could also develop into a (cue the Jaws music) ………BOMB CYCLONE!!! Did some news editor decide that the term nor’easter wasn’t getting them enough clicks anymore and just replace it with the coolest word they could think of? If so, great job by that guy (or girl)! While we’ve had some snowy days around the state this winter, this storm is going to be the…
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