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- Can You Get A DUI On A Bike in New Jersey?
Sep 29, 2021
Can you be charged with a DUI for riding a bike in New Jersey? Yes, in New Jersey, if you’re riding a bike while impaired and endangering others, you can be charged with a DUI under similar standards as for motor vehicles. While road accidents mostly involve trucks and cars, bikes are no exception to the statistics in the United States. One of the most common reasons for accidents is driving under the influence of alcohol...Read More - What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in New Jersey?
Sep 23, 2021
What is the statute of limitations for a personal injury claim in New Jersey? In New Jersey, you generally have two years from the injury date to file a personal injury lawsuit—it’s vital to act promptly to protect your rights. Accidents can happen to anyone at any time and place. While you can avoid a car, train, or slip-and-fall accident by being cautious, they can sometimes occur due to another person’s carelessness. When physical injuries happen...Read More - Motorcycle Accident Without a Helmet: Can You File a Claim in NJ?
Sep 22, 2021
While motorcycles do provide riders with plenty of enjoyment and freedom, they also come with a higher level of risk. Their relatively small size means that they are no match for most of the other vehicles on the road. This significantly high risk is why helmets are such a necessity. While wearing a helmet can go a long way in increasing your chances of surviving an accident, you could find yourself involved in an accident...Read More - What Are Common Back Injuries From a Car Accident?
Sep 22, 2021
Experiencing back pain and injuries after an accident is common. Though you can resolve some of these injuries with rest, other injuries can cause more severe discomfort, resulting in an inability to perform your day-to-day activities. This post will explore the common back injuries you can experience from a car accident, possible treatments, and how we at the Law Offices of Sadaka Associates can help you seek compensation for the injuries you sustain. What Causes...Read More - The Most Common Workplace Injuries
Sep 9, 2021
What are some of the most common workplace injuries? The most common workplace injuries include slips, trips, falls, and injuries from moving machinery, as well as repetitive stress and overexertion injuries. Work is the most common place people are injured. The public needs to know that they may have options outside of worker’s compensation. Although you may not be able to sue your employer directly, there maybe a “3rd party” claim available to you. Whether the...Read More - What Is a No-Fault Accident? How to Tell If It Is One?
Sep 9, 2021
No-fault is a type of insurance Though we spend our lives trying to avoid accidents, chances are you have either been involved in one or will be involved in one. Research shows that, on average, Americans are involved in four car accidents in their lifetime. Given the high likelihood of their occurrence, knowing what to do will go a long way in ensuring your legal rights are protected. That being said, your course of action...Read More - Is It Legal to Ride in the Bed of a Truck in New Jersey?
Aug 13, 2021
You arrive for your first day at work, eager to start. Then your boss loads you and your colleagues onto the back of his truck to drive you to the job site. Is this even legal? What happens if you get injured? The short answer is that if you’re in New Jersey, it is legal to ride in the bed of a truck as long as you’re on duty. After you clock off, however, your...Read More - What To Do If You Crash Your Bike?
Aug 11, 2021
Many New Jersey residents prefer using bicycles as a form of exercise, leisure, and transport. However, regardless of the safety precautions you take, there is always a likelihood of being involved in an accident. Though no one gets on a bike expecting to get in an accident, knowing the steps to take should you be involved in one is essential in helping you stay in control of the situation and ensuring that your rights are...Read More - Which Pedestrians Are Most at Risk for an Accident?
Aug 1, 2021
The pedestrians most at risk are adults aged 65 years and older. They accounted for about 17% of the U.S pedestrian deaths in 2021. Other pedestrian groups like children 14 below & impaired people are also high-risk, especially in urban areas. When you’re traveling on a roadway, either as a motorist or pedestrian, it’s important to be aware of all other motorists and pedestrians that are sharing the road with you. Accidents that involve pedestrians...Read More - How Frequently Are Bikes Hit by Cars?
Jul 11, 2021
As the population continues to grow within cities, bicycle use has increased exponentially in the last decade. There is an expanding movement to refrain from using cars or gas-powered transport and choose bicycles to do activities such as shopping or work. Because of this surge of riders occupying the road, cycling accidents involving vehicles hitting riders are growing at an alarming rate. Each year, 2% of the fatalities from vehicle crashes are from cyclists, and...Read More