Residents of New Jersey are devastated to learn about a recent bus accident that left at least 20 people seeking treatment for their injuries. Five-Bus Crash in Medford Injures at Least 20 On July 16, five school buses were traveling together carrying dozens of children from a summer camp when they unexpectedly collided. While investigators have not yet elaborated on the bus accident, it’s likely the buses collided with each other. Footage obtained from an ABC 6 helicopter revealed several of the buses with visible damage to the front and back ends. Eventually, four of the buses can be seen being towed from the scene. Frightened students were examined by emergency medical staff at the scene of the crash. 67…

If you’re from New Jersey, chances are you pass some sort of construction on your way to work. Whether it’s road repair or constructing new buildings, construction is a line of work that requires skill, expertise and most of all, safety. It’s not surprising that working within the construction industry is dangerous. From the operation of large construction vehicles, back-over accidents, and falling objects, New Jersey construction workers come face-to-face with common hazards on a daily basis. These hazards often result in serious injury and in some cases, can even be fatal. OSHA’S Fatal Four The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outlined the most dangerous types of accidents that construction workers face in what they refer to as the…

Car owners need to understand liability laws when they decide to loan out their vehicle to prepare for the possibility that the borrower could be involved in an unforeseen car accident. Car Insurance In New Jersey It’s a common misconception that car insurance is attached to the driver who owns the policy rather than the vehicle the policy covers. In contrast, insurance follows the vehicle that is insured regardless of who is in control of the car. It’s crucial for car owners to understand that loaning out their car also means loaning out your car insurance policy. If you willingly allow someone to driver your car, then you are ultimately taking responsibility for their actions. Liability Laws in New Jersey…

Police, firemen, and EMTs are first responders and need the right of way in order to effectively perform the duties of their job. They could be responding to an accident, a fire or a number of things that happen on a daily basis. This is why you are taught to pull to the side of the road if you see and/or hear sirens. But what does not often get talked about is that sometimes when trying to carry out the duties of the job, first responders can end up in an accident themselves. They may end up injuring a separate party in their efforts to help another and should be held responsible for their actions. A recent lawsuit filed by…

When you think of a car accident it is typical to think of a vehicle crashing into another vehicle while on the road. And while an intersection, a heavy traffic situation or merge is a typical scene to place the accident at, there are actually many incidents that take place outside of that setting. This was recently showcased at a bookstore in New Jersey when an SUV crashed through the storefront, injuring a bookstore employee. The vehicle came through the storefront in the afternoon, right in the register section where the clerks were working. The accident broke two glass windows and the awning above them was left hanging above the crash site. The bookstore employee sustained an injury to her…