Bus Slams Into Ten Cars in South Brunswick
Last month, a passenger bus slammed into exactly 10 vehicles at a stoplight in South Brunswick. The Coach USA bus crashed through two lanes of cars stopped at a red light. The bus mangled several cars, shoved a few vehicles off of the roadway and crushed the rest. Seven people were injured in the accident,
Read MoreWhy is OSHA Investigating This NJ High Rise Condo?
Earlier this month, an elevator repairman was reported to have fallen down an elevator shaft in Guttenberg, New Jersey. However, an investigation found the 44-year-old repairman was actually (horrifyingly) dragged upwards in the elevator shaft. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have both conducted investigations on the circumstances
Read MoreProposal Letting Truck Drivers Decide Their Rest Schedules Endangers Drivers
Earlier this month, an aviation bill passed through the House of Representatives with a provision in the fine print that prevents states from mandating commercial truck driving companies to schedule longer rest breaks for truck drivers than the minimum standards under federal law. Currently, 22 states require even more generous or more frequent rest breaks
Read MoreHow to Stay Safe in New Jersey Winter Weather: Watch for Black Ice
When Winter Storm Jonas passed through the U.S., it killed 31 people and wreaked havoc on New Jersey roads. And just last week, Winter Storm Lexi delivered a quick blanket of snow, which created a traffic nightmare for morning commuters. Anywhere from two to four inches of snow accumulated on the roads and formed into
Read MoreDoctor Sued for Malpractice, Pressuring Family to Donate Organs
Last year, a family fled California to New Jersey to keep their daughter alive. In California, hospitals may terminate life support for terminally brain dead patients. New Jersey, on the other hand, accommodates patients who are declared brain dead and does not accept it as a final declaration of death. In the case of this
Read MoreCan This App Help Truck Drivers Stay Alert?
It is well known that delivery deadlines often put pressure on truck drivers to drive, rather than doze. Truck drivers often skimp on sleep, chug a cup of coffee, knock back some caffeine supplements and continue driving in order to make a delivery deadline. On average, 4,300 deaths per year occur involving commercial trucks. One
Read MoreWhy Was 2015 a Dangerous Year for NJ Cyclists?
While the number of vehicle, pedestrian and motorcycle deaths decreased in 2015 to a record low of 554 fatalities, the number of cyclist deaths have actually increased. According to New Jersey State police records, the number of people who died while bicycling increased to 64 percent. Unfortunately, this is the highest number of cyclist deaths
Read MoreShould Truck Drivers Have Flexible Sleep Regulations?
The recent indictment of the truck driver who caused an accident that severely injured comedian Tracy Morgan has drawn a lot of attention to the issue of fatigued truck drivers. This attention prompted a federal study that will monitor sleeping habits of truck drivers to determine whether the drivers should have more flexible sleep regulations.
Read MoreWhich NJ Restaurant is Accused of Injuring a Guest?
According to the New Jersey Herald, a retired police officer is suing an Atlantic City restaurant, alleging that he was injured after ingesting a corrosive cleaner in a drink. The victim, 53, alleges that he was celebrating a business venture at the McCormick and Schmick’s in Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City in 2012, when he took
Read MoreDriver Indicted in Tracy Morgan Serious Truck Accident
According to the Associated Press, a New Jersey grand jury has indicted the truck driver responsible for the accident that severely injured comedian Tracy Morgan and killed another man in 2014. The grand jury handed down the indictment last week, charging Kevin Roper with first-degree aggravated manslaughter, second-degree vehicular homicide and third-degree aggravated assault. Roper
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