Edison, New Jersey Personal Injury Law Blog

An 8-year-old girl was killed in South Brunswick late last month, after she was ejected from a sport utility vehicle that flipped on the New Jersey Turnpike.

The fatal car accident occurred after the SUV's driver lost control of her vehicle and struck a barrier.

After the accident, the girl was transported by helicopter to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Two other occupants suffered personal injury and were taken by ambulance to the same hospital.

If you're like most New Jersey residents, you've probably received a letter at some point notifying you that a product you purchased has been recalled. Don't ignore it. Recalled products pose greater dangers than many people realize.

So far in April, 17 consumer products have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. They include Office Depot desk chairs that may collapse upon sitting in them, Viking Range brand dishwashers that present risks of fire and burn injuries and a baby seat made by Todson's Topeak that can sever a child's fingertips. There were 20 more recalls made in March.

Premises liability accidents come in many different forms. In some cases, a spill at a grocery store or restaurant causes a patron to slip and fall. In others, poor lighting, broken railings, loose carpeting or improperly secured pools may be to blame.

Although they have many different causes, all New Jersey premises liability cases share one thing in common: serious injuries caused by the failure to maintain property in reasonably safe condition.

With an unusually warm spring upon us, many New Jersey residents are getting ready to spend some time out on the water.

However, it's important to note that even though the weather is warm, the water is not. Springtime boating accidents can easily lead to hypothermia and other serious injuries. In fact, in March 2010 alone, there were five New Jersey fatal accidents involving boaters who fell into cold water.

The risk of fatal accident is increased when a boat driver behaves negligently, for example by boating while intoxicated, going faster than the conditions warrant or attempting risky maneuvers or sharp turns.