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Operating a commercial truck requires the driver’s undivided attention. Commercial truck drivers need to keep their eyes on the road, their hands on the wheel, and their minds focused on the task of maneuvering a massive vehicle that is more than 50 feet long and can weigh up to 80,000... Read more

We are sorry to announce the passing of beloved friend and colleague Anthony J. Sciuto. A viewing and wake will be held Sunday, April 24, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Aloias's Funeral Home (180 Harrison Ave. Garfield, NJ). The funeral will be held Monday, April 25, at 11 a.m.... Read more

If you work in construction and have been injured on the job, what you do next could impact your life for weeks, months, or even years to come. Construction accident injuries can be incredibly expensive, and filing a successful claim is often crucial for your long-term physical and financial well-being.... Read more

If you’ve been injured in a New York or New Jersey truck accident, there are many reasons to hire a lawyer to represent you. You are facing a difficult situation, and your situation could become even more difficult if you do not protect your legal rights. Unfortunately, you cannot trust... Read more

Working on scaffolding can be extremely dangerous. Regardless of how high workers are off the ground, scaffolding collapses and other accidents can lead to life-altering, life-threatening, and even fatal injuries. If you have been injured or a loved one has been hurt or killed in a scaffolding accident, it is... Read more

Scaffolding is a fixture of construction sites. Properly constructed and secured scaffolding can take workers multiple stories above the ground, enabling them to perform jobs at elevation without fear of injury. Unfortunately, a wide range of issues can make construction scaffolding unsafe for workers. Some of the most serious accidents... Read more

Prompt investigation of an auto accident is crucial for determining how the crash occurred and who is at fault. Multiple parties may investigate the accident, each with different procedures and goals. Although the ostensible aim of an investigation is to get to “the truth” behind the accident, it is important... Read more

Physical abuse in nursing homes is alarmingly common. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, an estimated 14.1% of nursing home residents will experience some form of physical abuse during their residency. Physical abuse, neglect, and exploitation also accounts for a significant portion of complaints against nursing homes. For... Read more

Accidents at stop signs are extremely common. In fact, the Federal Highway Administration reports that about half of all injury-involved accidents occur at intersections, including intersections controlled by stop signs. While determining who is at fault in a stop sign accident may seem challenging, in most cases the evidence will... Read more

Fall accidents are among the most common causes of job-related injuries in the construction industry. If you have been injured in a construction site fall, you may be entitled to financial compensation. However, you will need to be very careful to protect your legal rights. Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi has... Read more

Commercial truck accidents can be devastating for victims and their families. Not only can the financial costs quickly become unmanageable, but the non-financial toll (i.e., pain, suffering, emotional distress, etc.) can negatively impact all aspects of victims’ lives and those of their loved ones. Recovering from a truck accident can... Read more

Road work is a constant presence on New Jersey’s roads and highways. Unfortunately, statistics show that work zones increase the risk of serious and fatal traffic accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that there are more than 700 fatal accidents in work zones each year. Many more... Read more

No one should have to face the risk of a fatal injury when they are at work. And yet, dozens of New Jersey workers suffer deadly injuries on the job every year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that New Jersey’s rates of fatal falls and exposure events (i.e.,... Read more

Negligent supervision is when someone who has a legal responsibility to supervise others fails to do so in a responsible manner. This can include a wide range of supervisors, including babysitters, daycare providers, teachers, camp counselors, coaches, nannies, and church youth group leaders. Negligent supervision claims can apply to the... Read more

Driving in close proximity to a semi-truck can be a scary experience. Big rigs are massive, their size and weight making them the most imposing vehicle on the road. Most drivers exercise caution around semis. But do you know how much space you should leave between your vehicle and the... Read more

Bed sores are one of the most common signs of potential neglect or abuse in nursing homes. Also called pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, bed sores form over time as a result of uninterrupted contact between the skin and another surface. Seniors with mobility issues (such as those who can’t... Read more

The New Jersey no-fault law requires drivers to carry personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. Oftentimes the only option motorists have after an accident is to file a PIP claim with their own insurance company. In the event of an accident, no-fault car insurance covers losses that other insurance policies do... Read more

Obviously, it took a little while for car seat designs in the United States dedicated for children to catch up with the kind of energy and advancements put into cars themselves. Automobiles came on the scene shortly after the turn of the century in 1908 with the Ford Motor Company’s... Read more

Cars and semi-trucks are very different types of vehicles. Trucks are much larger and heavier, haul tens of thousands of pounds in cargo, and they frequently travel distances that the average car wouldn’t cover in a year. Truck accidents also differ in a number of ways from collisions involving passenger... Read more

If you are seriously injured in a car accident, you may be able to bring a claim against the individual(s) responsible. Generally there is only one liable party: the driver who caused the accident. However, liability for the accident may extend to one or more additional parties in certain circumstances.... Read more