- February 14, 2018On October 31, 2017, a man drove a truck onto a bike trail in Manhattan, plowing into bicyclists and runners along a one mile stretch. After crashing downtown, the driver of the truck was arrested, and it was later discovered that he had terrorist connections. This created a stir as officials tried …Categories: Personal Injury
- February 12, 2018New Jersey Transit is the third largest transportation agency in the country, so when something goes wrong, it’s a big deal. For the past few years, NJ Transit has been neck-deep in scandals, lawsuits and safety violations. Now a former member of the agency’s compliance staff is speaking out, and …Categories: Railroad Accidents
- February 7, 2018Have you ever had surgery? Have you ever wondered what goes on once you have been put under anesthesia? Many Americans put faith in their doctors that once they are under, their doctor will take care of them and protect them. But what if your doctor doesn’t do that? Malpractice Under Anesthesia: …Categories: Medical Malpractice
- February 2, 2018Have you heard of the Takata airbag recall? If not, here are some facts you need to know. It’s the largest automotive recall in history affecting a wide array of automakers from Acura to Tesla, and the results of this defect could be deadly. Since 2009, the number of deaths has slowly risen, and …Categories: Product Liability
- January 31, 2018Over the past year, Fiat Chrysler (FCA) has been plagued with recall after recall. From air bag problems to seat belts that won’t stay engaged, 2017 has been a recall nightmare for the automaker. Even as the year winds down, FCA is issuing a new recall, but this one may bring back old memories of a …Categories: Product Liability
- January 17, 2018It was early morning in Dumont, New Jersey as fire fighters arrived at a house on Hazel Street. The structure was burning from the basement and into the kitchen and the firemen were able to put it out quickly, though it took hours to put out the various hotspots that were started. So, what caused …Categories: Product Liability
- January 15, 2018A technician working for a New Jersey automobile dealership discovered a discrepancy in the pay of some of his fellow technicians. What he found was that all of the techs of Chinese descent (himself included) were paid less than their American counterparts. He complained to management, but was …Categories: Blog
- January 12, 2018In 1993, the Tri-State Transportation Campaign was formed to address economic and environmental issues caused by the use of automobiles in our area. Since then, the non-profit has worked to reduce car dependency in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. Initiatives to increase investment in public …Categories: Personal Injury
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