7 Most Common Types of Personal Injury Claims

There are many types of personal injury damages and many types of personal injury claims. 

By Kathleen F. Beers, Esq. What Is a Personal Injury Case?  Every year, nearly 100 million people seek emergency treatment for an unintentional injury, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  There are many types of personal injury damages and many types of personal injury claims.   A personal injury case arises […]

Autumn Leaves And The Risks of Slipping, Falling

Wet leaves can be just as dangerous as ice and snow when they become slippery. Pedestrians may not notice that wet leaves are covering a crack in the sidewalk that will cause them to trip and fall.

By Kathleen F. Beers, Esq. As summer turns to autumn in New Jersey, the summer green leaves turn brilliant colors of red, gold, and then brown and fall from trees. Our clocks “fall” back an hour in November, meaning darkness earlier in the day. What many people don’t realize is that these wet leaves and […]

What To Know About Lithium-ion Batteries And Personal Injuries

The new lithium-ion batteries are claiming lives.

By Kathleen F. Beers, Esq. Lithium-ion batteries have been around for decades, but in recent years they’ve been made with new technology for use in electric bikes and scooters at low cost and low quality. The new lithium-ion batteries are claiming lives. Last year, the Fire Department of New York reported 216 fires that were […]

New License Means Following The Rules For New N.J. Drivers

Safety first for new drivers

By Kathleen F. Beers, Esq. Young drivers are getting licensed each day to drive on our roadways. Unfortunately, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for teens nationwide. According to the data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), gathered in 2022, nearly six young drivers between 15 and 20 years old […]