In recognition of the attorneys and staff’s dedication to its injured clients, the partners at the personal injury law firm of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., have given each employee a Stop & Shop gift card for Thanksgiving. The partners hope that gift cards make the holiday special for the hardworking team and their families. […]
In recent years, Americans have benefited from a surge of work-from-home opportunities. Many workers enjoy the flexibility and freedom that a remote job affords them. However, the popularity of work-from-home careers has led to interesting legal questions about remote positions and an employee’s right to workers’ compensation benefits. In a traditional workplace, employers must keep […]
A parent’s worst nightmare by far is a tragic and senseless loss of a child. Our condolences to the parents of Joseph Ancona whose son needlessly died on October 24, 2022, at 4:55 PM, while boarding a subway at Columbus Circle, in New York City. According to press accounts, Joseph Ancona, age 20, from Westwood, […]
New Jersey and other states have laws requiring drivers to keep right unless they are passing. These laws are designed to keep the extreme left lane free from “left lane hogs” because they create dangerous situations for other motorists. Under NJ Rev Stat § 39:4-82, drivers in New Jersey must drive in the right lane […]
Queen Elizabeth II’s death has given focus to the rich traditions of the British monarchy. These traditions date back to 1066 and perhaps even earlier. The British throne has influenced dozens of nations around the world that are part of its commonwealth. Although the United States is not part of the British Commonwealth, many of […]
Since the 1960s, auto manufacturers have incorporated innovative technologies into their vehicles to make them safer. Seatbelts, anti-lock brakes, crumple zones, and airbags have collectively saved hundreds of thousands of lives. One of the most exciting developments over the last decade is computer-assisted collision avoidance technology, which claims to prevent crashes before they even happen. […]
People enjoying the privacy of their apartments take it for granted that they are safe from injury, especially from the ceiling above. However, that may not always be the case. Ceiling collapses are more common than one would think, especially in low-income housing. Most ceiling collapses are caused by water absorption from leaky roofs, or overflowed toilets, […]
Older drivers will remember being taught to look at the rearview mirrors and glance over their shoulder to check blind spots before backing a car. Younger drivers today may be taught the same safety practices, but they may be driving vehicles with backup cameras to show what is behind the car and sensors to detect […]
Elder abuse in nursing homes, home aid agencies, and hospitals are more common than you might realize, and it can include physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as neglect and financial exploitation. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 people over age 60 were victims of abuse during one recent year. Fortunately, […]
When a car accident results in injuries, it is crucial to determine what happened and who was at fault for the crash. Determining fault is a key factor in getting fair compensation if you were hurt in an accident someone else caused. Doing so, unfortunately, can be challenging, particularly when the facts of the crash […]
