David Spevack to Present a Seminar on Plea Bargaining Guidelines to Attorneys
The Middlesex County Bar Association will be hosting the Municipal Court Practice Lunch CLE on May 4, and it will focus on plea bargaining. Attendants will be given information and examples on how to reach an agreement between the prosecution and a defendant to settle a trial. Criminal defense lawyers, prosecutors and other attorneys will
Read MoreAre New Jersey Workers In Danger of Electrical Accidents?
In 2013, electrocutions were responsible for 71 fatal construction accidents. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) considers electrocutions to be in its “top four” category for fatal construction accidents, following closely behind falls and being caught in machinery. Due to the threat of electrical hazards to worker safety, OSHA has strict guidelines
Read MoreAre New Jersey Employers Exposing Workers to Dangerous Chemicals?
Work accidents do not always result in immediate injuries, and sometimes the effects from working in an unsafe work environment can take years to develop. Chemical exposure can leave workers with respiratory illnesses, a higher risk of cancer and permanent disability. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a New Jersey staffing agency
Read MoreSpevack Law Firm – New Jersey Trial Lawyers Since 1928
Spevack Law Firm has over 80 years of experience fighting for individuals injured by accidents and looking for a way to rebuild their lives. Founded by Oscar Spevack in 1928, Spevack Law Firm continues its tradition of helping the people of New Jersey who have been injured by the actions of irresponsible motorists, truck drivers,
Read MoreImpaired Truck Drivers Lead the FMCSA to Revamp Its Drug Testing Policies
On December 31 of last year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a public statement that it was going to maintain its 50 percent random drug testing rate through 2015 for commercial bus and truck drivers. According to the FMCSA, positive test rates for drugs and alcohol were still too high to lower
Read MoreWhy Should I Hire a Lawyer After a Car Accident?
Car accidents can become an unexpected financial, physical and emotional disaster for the people who are unfortunate enough to be involved in them. After a car accident, survivors may find themselves facing steep medical bills and a long period of rehabilitation that can keep a person from being able to work. To be awarded a
Read MoreHow Safety Regulations Reduce Truck Accidents
America’s commercial trucking industry is an important contributor to our economy, helping facilitate the distribution of goods and providing jobs. However, like most industries, it is in need of regulation to protect workers and other people who may be affected by it. In previous blog posts, we have written about the importance of the Occupational
Read MoreWalmart Truck Accident Case Leads to a Settlement
Several weeks ago, we wrote about the truck accident that injured comedian Tracy Morgan and killed James McNair. With a settlement finally secured in the case against Walmart, this is a good time to reflect on the damage truck accidents can do to the victims and their families. James McNair lost his life and Tracy
Read MoreAre Bad Driving Habits During the Winter More Likely to Cause Car Accidents?
Winter weather in the last week has made New Jersey roads a disaster. New Jersey State Police are reporting that they have responded to more than 428 car accidents in areas they patrol. Icy road conditions have prompted Governor Chris Christie to call on anyone who must drive in such dangerous conditions to be careful and
Read MoreAre Construction Accidents a Danger to New Jersey Workers?
Construction accidents can cause catastrophic injuries and death to workers unfortunate enough to face them. Among the most common construction accident injuries are falls and equipment failure. In 2013, construction accidents killed 796 workers, more than any other industry. Fortunately, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) help regulate industries by setting safety standards that
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