On behalf of Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A. | May 8, 2017 | Injuries
New Jersey is a “strict liability” state when it comes to dog bites. In other words, if someone’s dog bites you, he or she is financially liable for the injuries that result. It doesn’t matter if the dog owner knew or didn’t know the...
On behalf of Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A. | Jan 10, 2017 | Injuries
There are four kinds of car safety seats for kids. Parents use these seats at different times during a child’s development. Important safety laws exist that govern the use of what kinds of car seats parents need to use at different times.Let’s say...
On behalf of Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A. | Dec 12, 2016 | Injuries
Personal injury lawsuits, including motor vehicle accidents, can be resolved in a variety of ways. One option that some people opt to accept is a settlement, which can be offered as a structured settlement, a lump sum payment, or a combination of both, simply because...
On behalf of Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A. | Oct 11, 2016 | Injuries
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced that it is aiming to reduce the deaths caused by auto accidents completely within the next thirty years.The federal agency says that this goal of zero traffic deaths is attainable due to recent...
On behalf of Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A. | Sep 13, 2016 | Injuries
This week marks the start of the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week. During this time, enforcement agencies throughout the country will conduct inspections focusing on brake systems of commercial trucks in an effort to reduce...
On behalf of Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A. | Aug 8, 2016 | Injuries
Distracted driving is not a novel concept. People have been driving distracted since automobiles were invented. Back in the day, distracted driving consisted of kids fighting in the car or getting too involved in a conversation with passengers.Things have changed. The...
On behalf of Law Office of Jack L. Stillman, P.A. | May 26, 2016 | Injuries
“Age Ain’t Nothing but a Number”, the title is catchy, but when it comes to pedestrian accidents it appears the Rhythm and Blues artist Aaliyah was wrong: age is more than just a number.A recent publication by ProPublica takes an in-depth look at...
