by Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Aug 29, 2013 | Car Accidents
In Newark, New Jersey, when a victim is killed due to the actions of a negligent driver, a civil lawsuit can be filed in addition to any criminal charges. Compensation received from a lawsuit may allow the family to recover damages for medical bills and expenses,...
by Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Aug 22, 2013 | Workers' Compensation
There were 4,609 deaths in 2011 from workplace-related accidents in the United States. This number translates to 3.5 deaths for every 100,000 full-time employees. This goes to show that injuries and death at work here in Newark, New Jersey, and across the country are...
by Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Aug 16, 2013 | Truck Accidents
Despite efforts by federal regulators to tighten laws governing truckers, there are still many who continue to cut corners and test the patience of authorities. As a result, many of these truckers cause a fatal truck accident here in Newark and throughout New...
by Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Aug 7, 2013 | Pedestrian Accidents
Hudson County prosecutors recently handed over case evidence and details in the death of a 24-year-old Jersey City man to a grand jury for consideration of charges against a 36-year-old police officer. The fatally injured man was hit by the officer’s personal...
by Goldstein & Goldstein, LLP | Aug 1, 2013 | Pedestrian Accidents
More than any other group, older pedestrians-that is, anyone 60 and above-have a greater chance of being injured or killed while walking on New Jersey streets. Much of this can be explained by the simple facts of aging: Reaction times slow as we age, hearing and...