Did Debris on Road Cause Deadly NJ Truck Accident?
According to NorthJersey.com, on October 7, mattresses and box springs flew from the roof of a van on the New Jersey Turnpike, causing a fatal truck accident. The website reported that the driver of a tractor-trailer, who is believed to be from Newark, died at the scene of the crash, which took place in Kearny.
Read MoreNJ Business Faces OSHA Fines after Accident
According to Business Insurance, a New Jersey commercial laundry company is facing more than $305,000 in fines following the death of a 24-year-old employee. The news outlet reported that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed the fines against Lyndhurst’s Prestige Industries LLC in the aftermath of the worker’s death in 2011. The
Read MoreWhy Did a NJ Woman Sue Dunkin’ Donuts?
According to myCentralJersey.com, a North Plainfield woman recently settled a lawsuit with Dunkin Donuts after she was injured falling in a parking lot, resulting in hot coffee spilling on her face and neck. The news source reported that the case was scheduled to go to a jury trial in September, prior to the $500,000 settlement.
Read MoreAre Power Morcellators Dangerous?
Recently, NorthJersey.com had a frightening story about power morcellators, which are devices used during surgeries to cut through tissue in a minimally invasive way, and how they have been linked to cancer. One victim, the mother of a toddler, is battling for her life in a New York hospital due to an aggressive form of
Read MoreHow Were Four Workers Hurt at a Newark Airport?
According to NBC New York, four workers were hurt recently at the Newark Liberty International Airport when a cargo hangar collapsed. The news outlet reported that the accident occurred around 2 p.m. on September 9. The hangar was being prepared for demolition when the incident occurred. Two of the four workers were allegedly seriously injured,
Read MoreVideo Sparks NJ School Abuse Lawsuit
According to NJ.com, a lawsuit has been filed after a video emerged this summer of preschool instructors at a Montessori school in Hoboken handling students roughly. The news outlet reported that the incident involved instructors at the Apple Montessori School. The video, which was leaked on Facebook, showed incidents from May involving instructors forcing children
Read MoreDid Keyless Ignitions Cause CO Deaths?
In August, a lawsuit was filed in a Los Angeles federal court alleging that automakers should have recalled millions of vehicles with keyless ignitions because the cars do not shut off automatically, putting occupants at risk for carbon monoxide poisoning. According to ABC News, the lawsuit was filed on behalf of keyless car drivers, saying
Read MoreAre School Buses in NJ Inspected for Safety?
With the school year kicking off recently in New Jersey, a story came to light involving buses and state safety inspections. According to NBC 4 New York, a search of New Jersey motor vehicle records recently revealed that Horizon Link’s fleet failed at a 96 percent rate during its last inspection. The company is contracted
Read MoreHow Dangerous is It to Text While Walking?
While many people associate the dangers of texting with driving, you should also know that it can be very hazardous to text and walk. Recently, The Today Show had a report about the subject, noting that a study found that people who text while walking move slower, drag their feet and wobble—all of which can
Read MoreNJ Truck Accident Kills One, Causes “Carmageddon”
Sadly, a dump truck crash in New Jersey killed a person on August 4 and shut down traffic for several hours, resulting in what the media dubbed “carmageddon.” The truck accident occurred along the New Jersey Turnpike at about 10:30 a.m., when the vehicle struck the Wood Avenue overpass in Linden. The truck’s driver was
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