According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Fatal Four construction injuries are the deadliest construction site injuries in New Jersey. Because of the high risk of serious injury, employers have a triple safety responsibility in this area. Employers must provide proper safety equipment, effectively instruct workers how to use it, and stress the importance of this safety equipment. The Fatal Four construction injuries are also perhaps the most preventable construction site injuries in New Jersey. However, mostly for cost reasons, many employers don’t take necessary precautions. To them, employee safety is an unnecessary additional cost, since they already have workers’ compensation insurance. Many people are less likely to buy security systems if their goods are fully insured. SFatal…

If you were a passenger in an Uber accident, you’re in the same situation as any other victim. You have roughly the same injuries, which affect millions of Americans every year, the same legal principles apply, and your injury claim goes through the same process. More on these things below. These three areas are very daunting, to say the least. Car crash injuries have physical and emotional consequences which, in many ways, are completely overwhelming. The legal rules governing Uber passenger accident injuries in New Jersey are very complex. Finally, and usually within hours of an Uber accident, the company has a team of lawyers working hard to protect its interests. A Local Legal Counsel  makes a life-changing difference in…

Most Uber Accident Claim Settlement Delay because settlement is a process, not a result. This process can be extremely short, but it’s usually very long. Furthermore, if a claim settles too early, the best evidence, and therefore maximum compensation, is unavailable. Uber lawyers play hide-the-ball a lot. We’ll explore these topics in this post. They say all good things come to those who wait, and for Uber accident victims, this aphorism is usually true. The compensation in an Uber accident claim usually includes money for economic losses, such as medical bills, and noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering. Additional punitive damages are available as well, in some extreme cases. Building a Case When a New Jersey Uber accident lawyer…

In today’s evolving world of personal injury law, rideshare accident platforms like Uber and Lyft bring unique legal challenges and opportunities for injury victims. One recent Rideshare accident case illustrates the legal complexities involved in pursuing compensation for injuries sustained during a rideshare trip — and how strategic legal action can lead to significant results. Our client, a passenger in a rideshare vehicle, was involved in a serious accident that resulted in injuries. Through dedicated advocacy and legal expertise, our team secured a $925,000 settlement on behalf of the client — despite aggressive efforts by the defense to deny the claim. The Legal Challenge: Pre-Existing Injuries in a Rideshare Accident Case The defense argued that the injuries were not caused…

Physical brain injuries, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, are very common in Uber accident claims. You read that right. PTSD is a physical brain injury, and about half of car crash victims suffer from one or more forms of this injury.  Most brain injuries are trauma related. This trauma is usually internal. When victims’ necks violently snap back and forth, their brains slam against the inside of their skulls. But PTSD is a chemical change injury. Severe stress, like the stress of intense combat or a car accident, enlarges the amygdala (area of the brain that governs emotional responses) and shrinks the hippocampus (logical responses). The resulting imbal;ance causes depression, flashback, anger, and other classic PTSD symptoms. Victim stress…