0 0 Blog Cheap gas prices and a reasonably robust economic climate are among the reasons that the 2016 Memorial Day weekend is shaping up as one of the busiest—and most dangerous—holidays in recent years. (Brad Tuttle, money.com) As we begin this exciting Memorial Day weekend, many of us are looking forward to barbecues, pool parties or maybe even some time at the beach. For those of you planning to hit the New Jersey Turnpike , Garden State Parkway or other New Jersey roadways on this holiday weekend, there are some important things that drivers need to be aware of. As New Jersey’s car accident lawyers, we at Mintz & Geftic know all too well that holiday weekends tend to bring about some of the most hazardous conditions we ever see on the roads. Unfortunately, reports are indicating that this Memorial Day Weekend will be no exception. Whether it’s car accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, motorcycle accidents or pedestrian accidents, drivers need to be alert this Memorial Day weekend to help keep their families safe. TOP 5 THINGS TO KNOW THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Here’s some interesting items we’ve come across regarding motor vehicle accidents on Memorial Day weekend. Please take note of these and remember to put down the cellphone! 1. A new report by the National Safety Council estimates that 439 Americans will be killed on the road this Memorial Day weekend, the highest number since 2009 and about 100 more than in 2014. (The final number for 2015 is not yet known.) Another 50,500 will be seriously injured, the report predicts. 2. The new report estimated that 104 of the 439 traffic fatalities could be avoided if everyone wore their seat belt. 3. AAA estimates that about 91 percent of New Jersey travelers expect to make their way by car, for a total of about 872,000 people, up 2 percent from last year. Nationally, 38 million will travel by automobile (dailyrecord.com). 4. Booze is a big factor; 44 percent of all traffic fatalities that occur over Memorial Day are alcohol-related (yahoo.com). 5. Texting behind the wheel is the behavior most likely to induce road rage from fellow motorists, according to a new survey conducted on behalf of Expedia. Tailgaters and left-lane hogs tied for second place in terms of aggravating people on the roads (time.com). Elizabeth, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyers We give personal attention to all of our clients. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, call us today at 908-352-2323 or send us email by clicking here to evaluate your case. Our car accident injury lawyers serve clients throughout New Jersey and New York, including the cities of Newark, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Hackensack, and Morris, Bergen, Hudson, Union and Middlesex counties. We have offices in Elizabeth, New Jersey and New York City. 0 legal newsMotor Vehicle AccidentsNew Jerseypersonal injury Related Posts Part 2 – The Painful Facts About Car Accidents and the Lower Back In our last blog, we discussed the various types of lower back injuries that are typically caused by car accidents, slip and falls, construction accidents, and work accidents. We discussed conditions like herniated discs, bulging discs, and pars fractures, all of which cause lower back pain. Diagnostic tests are helpful tools used to determine the specific cause of the lower back pain. However, arriving at an accurate clinical diagnosis requires that any diagnostic test be correlated with the patient’s back pain symptoms and physical exam. The most common diagnostic tests include : X-Ray: This test provides information on the bones in the spine. An x-ray is often… 1 0 1 02 Mar 2016 Part 3 – The Painful Facts About Car Accidents and the Lower Back This is the third blog in our series on lower back pain typically caused by slip and falls, construction accidents, work accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, and other crashes that occur regularly on the highways of New Jersey. In the first blog, we discussed the different types of lower back injuries like herniated discs, bulging discs, and back fractures, and in the second blog we discussed the common diagnostic tests such as x-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, and nerve studies or EMGs. Here, we will tell you about the types of treatments that victims of these accidents often undergo to help find relief. The initial… 0 0 0 08 Mar 2016 Are Your Kids Really Safe in the Back Seat? There have been a number of changes to safety recommendations over the years when it comes to children riding in cars, but one key message has remained constant. That constant message has been that the safest place for kids to sit is in the back seat. However, recent investigations and lawsuits have brought to light seat back failure, a major safety issue that is leaving parents everywhere feeling unnerved. In fact, one such lawsuit ended this week when a Texas jury ordered Volkswagen’s Audi unit to pay $124.5 million to an 11-year old boy who was left brain-damaged in a 2012 accident (per CBS News)…. 0 0 0 09 Mar 2016 Powerful Coalition Formed Against New Jersey’s Workers A couple of months ago we wrote about A Victory for Elizabeth Workers, where we shared the news that Elizabeth had become the 10th municipality in New Jersey to provide paid sick leave to its employees. As Elizabeth’s neighborhood law firm, we at Mintz & Geftic were happy to see the local residents rally together for such a great cause. We are now less than two weeks away from the date of March 2nd, when this law will go into effect and the hardworking men and women of Elizabeth will finally have access to the benefits that they worked so hard to obtain. However,… 0 0 0 20 Feb 2016 $1.5 Million settlement of Wage & Hour Class Action $1.5 Million settlement of a class action against a major New Jersey food distributor alleging violation of New Jersey’ Wage and Hour laws and the failure to pay overtime to truck drivers and helpers. (Bryan H. Mintz, with co-counsel, Middlesex County, New Jersey 2016) 0 0 0 06 Jul 2016 Bryan Mintz Named to Super Lawyers List for 8th Straight Year! Mintz & Geftic is pleased to announce that Bryan Mintz has been selected to the Super Lawyers list for 2021. Bryan has earned this prestigious honor for the 8th straight year! Only five percent of attorneys across the whole state of New Jersey are named to the Super Lawyers list. This list of attorneys will be displayed in Super Lawyers® magazine as well as New Jersey Monthly. Super Lawyers list- the Selection Process Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse… 0 0 0 21 Apr 2021 New Jersey Auto Accidents – What To Expect This Summer As the summer of 2023 begins, the projected outlook for New Jersey’s auto accidents is concerning according to recently released data projections. It is true that advancements in vehicle safety features have helped to reduce some of the risks associated with driving. Unfortunately, however, traffic fatalities, crashes, and accident-related serious injuries are still a significant concern. In this blog post, we will explore the projected figures for auto accidents, including truck accidents, personal injuries, and fatalities, for the upcoming 2023 summer season in New Jersey. We will also discuss available options for those who have been involved in accidents, including the importance of hiring… 0 0 0 20 Jun 2023 $531,000 Settlement Obtained by Mintz & Geftic December 14, 2015 – On the eve of trial, Mintz & Geftic of Elizabeth negotiated a settlement of a lawsuit for $531,000. 0 0 0 14 Dec 2015 Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in New Jersey Elizabeth, New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyers As the premier workers’ compensation lawyers in Elizabeth, New Jersey, we at Mintz & Geftic have been representing the hardworking men and women of New Jersey for over 25 years. In this time, our workers’ comp lawyers have represented clients from all different industries who have suffered from work-related injuries. This list includes construction workers, factory workers, truck drivers and many others that suffered some kind of personal injury while working. Who is at Risk? With all of our workers’ compensation experience, we can tell you that every single job contains some level of risk when it… 0 1 0 22 Jun 2016 Generators – Pros, Cons and Lawsuits We have already seen record-setting snowfall across much of New Jersey this winter. Now, in addition to more snow in the forecast, meteorologists are predicting significant icing in the next couple of rounds of storms. Residents of New Jersey clearly understand the impact of ice storms. Roadways turn into a dangerous skating rink. The number of serious car accidents increases. The number of serious injuries from slip and fall accidents increases. And, of course, the number of power outages skyrockets. There are two words that power companies never want to hear in the winter. freezing rain. Utility workers will be working hard, risking work-related injuries… 0 0 0 16 Feb 2021 NJ Supreme Court: No Benefits for “Going and Coming” In the recent case of Hersh v. County of Morris, the New Jersey Supreme Court considered the issues of whether a plaintiff who was injured while crossing a public street as she walked from a private garage, where she had employer-paid parking, to her office a few blocks away was entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act. 0 0 0 15 Dec 2014 Distracted Driving: 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers New Jersey Accident Lawyers Editor’s Note: If you are driving right now, thank you for clicking on our article but please put off reading it until later. While it might further illustrate our message, we wouldn’t want anyone getting in an accident while reading about distracted driving. 0 0 0 16 Aug 2016 Compensatory Damages Explained When someone is seriously injured in a car accident or truck accident they may be entitled to financial compensation for their injuries. If someone suffers major injuries from a pedestrian accident or a New Jersey worker is badly hurt in a slip and fall accident, they can recover financial compensation for their injuries. Monetary damages are paid to the injured person (plaintiff) by the person or company who is found to be legally responsible for the accident (the defendant or their insurer). When it comes to most personal injury lawsuits, these monetary damages are referred to as compensatory damages. Compensatory Damages As the name… 0 0 0 14 Mar 2019 $300,000 for Passenger in a Rideshare Vehicle $300,000 personal injury settlement for our client. She was a passenger in a rideshare vehicle that was involved in an accident in Lakewood, NJ.. The rideshare vehicle was struck by an uninsured car in Lakewood,Ocean County, New Jersey. Our client suffered mulitlevel spinal fractures, right L2-4 transverse process, Left L5 transverse process. The case settled after depositions and before trial. (Lakewood, NJ, Ocean County, 2022) MINTZ & GEFTIC – TOP-RATED NJ LAW FIRM FOR RIDESHARE ACCIDENTS All cases involving rideshare accidents, truck accidents, car accidents, slip and falls accidents and work-related accidents require NO FEE unless we are successful in securing you a recovery to… 0 0 0 02 Dec 2022 Alert for New Jersey Uber Passengers & Drivers A New Jersey bill has been signed into law that will regulate ride sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft in the Garden State. This new law, known as the Transportation Network Company (TNC) Safety and Regulatory Act, includes some important info that effects both drivers and passengers. Here’s the top things you should know: Insurance Coverage for Uber Passengers Injured in Accidents In the past, auto insurance companies have told ride-share passengers injured in accidents that their personal policies would not cover them. Under this new law, every passenger will now be covered. As New Jersey accident lawyers, this part of the law is something… 0 0 0 01 Mar 2017 Leave a comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
