Distracted driving is a serious hazard. “Cell phone use” related motor vehicle accidents are on the rise. Since 2008, 3,610 crashes, and, 13 deaths in New Jersey have been attributed to cell-phone related distracted driving. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) reported that a driver’s chances of causing an accident increases by more than 23 times while texting (VTTI report).

There is no question that driving while talking or texting on a handheld cell phone or blackberry device is negligent driving. If you have sustained serious personal injuries in a New Jersey auto accident caused by a distracted driver, contact the experienced NJ auto accident lawyers at Blume Goldfaden for a no-cost consultation. You may be able to seek compensation to cover your medical expenses, physical injuries and lost income. Call us at 973-635-5400 to discuss your potential claim.

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), studies show that 25 percent of workers injured in scaffolding accidents in the United States have not received the proper safety training. OSHA studies have also found that 77 percent of scaffolds were not equipped with guardrails in order to prevent falls. OSHA also estimates that if safety standards were followed, as many as 50 lives could be saved each year, and, 4,500 accidents could be prevented.

The most common dangers associated with scaffolding include falls from elevation, scaffold collapse, being struck by falling or flying objects, and, electrocution due to proximity of power lines to the scaffold.

If you are a construction worker in New Jersey who has been injured by someone else’s carelessness or negligence, you may be able to hold the responsible parties liable for the resulting harm. An injured construction worker and/or their loved ones can seek compensation for medical expenses, loss of wages, physical pain and suffering, permanent disability, or, wrongful death. Even if you are collecting workers’ compensation payments, you may still be able to commence a 3rd party action against a subcontractor, or, the provider of faulty equipment responsible for your accident.

If you have questions with regard to your potential New Jersey construction accident case, call the experienced NJ construction accident injury lawyers at Blume Goldfaden for a no-cost consultation. Call us at 973-635-5400, and, we will evaluate your potential case to determine if there are any viable claims which can be made.

Source:http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2010/01/a_construction_worker_is_injur.html

The recall affects about 141,000 Honda Fit models in the United States where seven incidents of overheating, and two car fires were reported. However, there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities so far in the United States. If you own one of these affected models, you should receive a recall notice in the mail with instructions on how to have your vehicle inspected, repaired and/or fitted with a new switch at an authorized Honda dealership. Honda is proposing retrofits of some vehicles with a watertight skirt, and, replacing the switches in others.

Victims harmed by vehicle defects have the legal right to hold an auto maker liable for their injuries under New Jersey’s Product Liability Act. Honda’s is a serious auto product defect, which has the potential to cause catastrophic injury, or, even death.

If you have been seriously hurt in an accident caused by a defective vehicle, or auto part, contact Blume Goldfaden to discuss your potential case and your legal rights with a skilled New Jersey auto product defect lawyer. Our New Jersey Personal Injury Law Firm has a successful track record of having obtained numerous significant auto product liability case settlements and verdicts. Call us at 973-635-5400 for a no-cost consultation.

Source:http://money.cnn.com/2010/01/29/news/companies/Honda_recall/index.htm?section=money_latest

The State Police offer several useful safety tips for pedestrians. Pedestrians should stay off of highways where vehicle speeds are usually higher, and, where visibility is reduced for both drivers and pedestrians. If your vehicle is disabled, stay inside and call/wait for emergency assistance. Only cross roadways at legal crossings such as marked crosswalks. Never wear earphones that impede your hearing while crossing the street. Don’t walk on or near roadways while intoxicated, which could be extremely dangerous. It is important that pedestrians obey traffic signals, avoid jaywalking, and heed traffic and roadway conditions.

Often, pedestrian accidents occur because of driver error or negligence. Pedestrian accidents could occur because of driver intoxication, or, where a driver is distracted, speeding, or, is failing to obey traffics signs and signals.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a New Jersey pedestrian accident, consult with an experienced New Jersey personal injury lawyer at Blume Goldfaden. Our attorneys have the knowledge and training to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your accident, and, can protect your rights by holding negligent parties accountable. We always offer a no-cost consultation regarding potential claims. Call us at 973-635-5400.

Source:http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/warren-county/express-times/index.ssf/2009/12/new_jersey_pedestrian_deaths_r.html

According to a reuters.com article, the new U.S. texting ban is expected to help lower the danger of distracted driving. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood stated, “We want the drivers of big rigs and buses and those who share the road with them to be safe…This is an important safety step and we will be taking more to eliminate the threat of distracted driving.” Research conducted by trucking regulators has demonstrated that drivers take their eyes off the road for almost the entire time that it takes to send, and receive, a text message.

Almost two dozen U.S. states, including New Jersey, ban texting while driving any motor vehicle and the problem has become so widespread that Congress is addressing legislation to prohibit this form of negligent driving on a national scale. Handheld cell phone use is banned for all drivers in New Jersey where the distracted driving laws are all considered ‘primary enforcement’ statutes, which means that a police officer may issue a ticket to a driver for using a handheld cell phone while driving without committing any other traffic offense.

Auto accidents, especially those involving trucks, or, buses, may cause innocent passengers, and, drivers to suffer serious injury. When such incidents are brought about by distracted driving, injured individuals may be able to seek compensation for expenses associated with their injuries. For more information regarding a potential injury claim associated with a distracted driving accident, please contact the experienced New Jersey car accident attorneys at Blume Goldfaden at 973-635-5400 for a no-cost consultation.

Source:http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60P2AS20100126

The troubled automaker recently issued a massive auto product defect recall involving 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Those models had sudden acceleration problems, which were related to defective design of the accelerator pedal. Toyota also recently recalled 110,000 Tundra pickup trucks because of a rust problem that could cause the spare tire to fall out of its well, creating a hazard for other vehicles on the roadway.

Engine stalling, sudden acceleration, and, other auto product defects, are extremely hazardous, and, can result in motor vehicle accidents resulting in devastating injuries to occupants of vehicles. Those injured and their families may incur significant expenses related to medical/hospital treatment, rehabilitation and other therapies. In many cases, those injured and/or their family members may not be able to return to their jobs, or, be gainfully employed again.

If you have been injured as a result of a vehicle defect or malfunction, please contact the New Jersey auto design defects lawyers at Blume Goldfaden. We have an in-house medical doctor and access to resources which enable us to comprehensively handle complex legal and medical issues pertaining to auto product liability cases. We always offer a no-cost consultation, and, will evaluate your potential auto products liability case to determine if there claim is viable. Call us at 973-635-5400.

Source:http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601110&sid=aUWAF1nTVw1U

Neurosurgeons are using the new miniature “confocal” microscope to view brain tumors in real time during exploratory procedures. Digital images of tumor and brain tissue can also be obtained by using the new microscope. Previously, surgeons had to take biopsies of tissue in order to identify tumors. However, these new microscopes distinguish cancer cells and the size and characteristics of the brain tumor without a biopsy.

While news of these advanced treatments is indeed promising and gives hope to cancer patients and their families, it is impossible to implement use of this groundbreaking technology if a patient’s symptoms are ignored, or, not timely investigated. Unfortunately, when a delay of diagnosis of cancer occurs, many patients suffer devastating consequences as a result, including a worsened prognosis, the need for more extensive, radical and/or invasive treatment, and, even death.

If you or a loved one have been misdiagnosed or have had a delay in the diagnosis of your malignancy, and, have suffered as a result, you may be able to bring a medical malpractice claim against the healthcare providers (doctors and hospitals) that failed to properly diagnose your disease.

Contact the New Jersey delayed diagnosis attorneys at Blume Goldfaden for a no-cost case evaluation. Our cancer misdiagnosis attorneys have the experience and expertise to evaluate your potential claim and determine whether delayed diagnosis or malpractice resulted in a worsening of your medical condition. You can reach us at 973-635-5400 to find out more about your legal rights and options.

Source:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091111153804.htm

The website also addresses issues relating to the failure of medical professionals to timely test for, diagnose and properly treat various cancers including but not limited to: breast, colon, lung, testicles, cervix, uterus, endometrial, ovarian, skin, chest wall, esophagus, pancreas, soft tissues, kidney, brain and thyroid. By assisting cancer patients in exploring their legal options as they cope with their condition, the website offers valuable information for those who believe their cancer was misdiagnosed, not diagnosed timely, or, not treated properly.

For more information regarding cancer misdiagnosis and other issues surrounding cancer malpractice in New Jersey, please visit http://www.njfailuretodiagnosecancerattorney.com. You can also contact the attorneys at Blume Goldfaden by calling 973-635-5400 to learn more about what can be done to protect your rights if you believe your medical condition or prognosis has been worsened by someone’s medical negligence.

Every year, thousands of motorists are injured because other motorists choose not to follow traffic laws. In the event that driver negligence causes an accident resulting in injury, our legal system allows for compensatory damages to be paid to the injured parties. In order to ensure that your rights to such compensation are protected, an experienced New Jersey auto accident attorney should be retained to assist those injured in motor vehicle accidents in pursuing their claims.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile or other motor vehicle accident, contact the experienced personal injury lawyers at Blume Goldfaden. Our skilled auto accident attorneys will provide a no-cost consultation, and, will evaluate your potential claims to determine how you can proceed in seeking the compensation to which you may be entitled. Call us at 973-635-5400.

Source:http://www.dmv.org/nj-new-jersey/safety-laws.php