In a groundbreaking New Jersey appeals court decision, it has been ruled that a person can be sued for texting the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident. In essence, a person nowhere near the vehicle, with no involvement in the operation of the vehicle, can be held liable for an accident caused by that vehicle. Read more below for more details.
A federal judge has ruled that SEPTA cannot be held legally responsible for an elderly passenger who died on the bus. The decision states that SEPTA was not negligent in failing to call medical professionals to help the passenger. Read more below about the shocking details of the passenger's physical condition. A New Jersey girl who was injured while riding a boardwalk ride will now face skepticism due to her "tweets" in the two years since the accident. The case highlights how important it is to hire an attorney who is familiar with the law and guide you about which information may be used against you. Read more below. |
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August 2014
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