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On the morning of August 27, 2010, the Rev. John Murray tripped on a New Jersey boardwalk that he would often walk twice a day. As he fell, he hit his head on one of the boardwalk railings and broke his neck. In what he labels a “freak accident,” this Roman Catholic priest became paralyzed […]

A New Jersey superintendent for a school district currently faces two employee harassment claims. Employee harassment and discrimination can take many forms, such as sexual harassment and verbal abuse. Employees subjected to harassing conditions while at the workplace may have a cause of action against his or her employer. The first employee discrimination claim against […]

Metex Manufacturing (formerly known as Kentile Floors, Inc.) which manages two industrial facilities in New Jersey, have filed for bankruptcy for a second time since 1992. The reason that they had given both times during bankruptcy filings was the large expenses they would face from asbestos-related products liability claims. The company claimed in 1992 that […]

A recent study showed that individuals suffering head injuries while also at some point in time exposed to the herbicide paraquat were three times more at risk of contracting Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a nerve disorder that can result in tremors and the loss of coordination. Either a head injury or paraquat exposure alone […]

Superstorm Sandy ravaged the shores of New Jersey with its strong winds and heavy rain. Even though a storm can bring damage and destruction, the silver lining is that some communities band together in a way that they never had before. New Jersey residents have showed their strength and generosity in the face of adversity. […]

A New Jersey driver that was reportedly high on heroin has been blamed for a three vehicle crash. Though this driver received only minor injuries as a result of the motor vehicle accident, another woman involved in the collision suffered broken legs, broken arms, a broken hip and spinal cord injuries that eventually led to […]

Many aspects of driver responsibility are contained in the New Jersey traffic laws. Traffic laws are designed to provide rules and regulations for navigating roadways and potentially reducing car accidents. Although many aspects of driving are detailed in traffic laws, a lot of them involve discretion on the part of the driver. The juncture between […]

It seems that nothing can stop shoppers on Black Friday. Despite Superstorm Sandy, residents in New Jersey braved the crowds this year like they have on the day after Thanksgiving Day for a countless number of years past. Retailers prepped and prepared for the beginning of what could arguably be the largest shopping weekend of […]

Retailers make a tremendous amount of revenue each year during “Black Friday” when holiday shoppers come out in full. However, with the crowds of people showing up at shopping centers, the chances of an injury on or about the store premises greatly increase. There a number of liability issues revolving around accidents that occurs at […]

With the cleanup following Hurricane Sandy, there is a great deal of pressure upon workers to get projects done as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, hurrying in this manner can result in accidents occurring, and some such accidents can be quite severe. A New Jersey utility worker recently suffered a severe electrical shock during the process […]