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It was not that long ago when, in December of 2016, two guests at a New Hampshire wedding were injured from a drone when it was flying through the air and crashed into them. The case made national headlines and it had many questioning the safety of drones, and whether more...

Traffic laws apply to bicycles same way they apply to any other vehicle on the road. If the person is within the roadways and operating a bicycle, then the applicable laws are the same regardless of the fact that their vehicle is not a car. This is due to the...

In Cherry Hill, a trial is the last event that occurs in a case if it cannot settle. A settlement is when the insurance company or the defendant owner would make a person a monetary offer to try to resolve the claim. If that number makes sense, the individual thinks...

Cherry Hill bicycle helmet requirements for anyone under the age of 17  mean they or a passenger must wear a helmet. Anyone over 17 does not have the same requirement, however, it is still recommended. There are no legal ramifications for not wearing a helmet in Cherry Hill for adults....

According to Camden pedestrian traffic laws, the pedestrian always has the right of way and the motorcycle, bicycle, and motor vehicle always has to yield the right of way to a pedestrian, no exceptions. However, even though Camden pedestrian traffic laws say that a pedestrian always has the right of way,...

The main cause of action for Cherry Hill medical malpractice is showing that a standard of care has been deviated from. Depending on the medical issues involved, there is always a standard of care and a standard of care is what a reasonable physician would have done under the same...

No one expects to be hit by a car as they are crossing the street. As a pedestrian, you observe the traffic laws and hope that drivers are doing the same. All it takes is one distracted driver to cause a pedestrian accident. Pedestrian accidents can be fatal because they...

In New Jersey, the regulation defines a bicycle as any two-wheeled vehicle having a rear drive which is solely human powered and having a seat height of 25 inches or greater when the seat is in the lowest adjustable position. Anyone riding a bike is required to follow the same...

The first and most important step to take following a Cherry Hill bicycle accident is seeking a proper medical assessment. If the person is injured and they are at the scene they should receive appropriate medical treatment, whether by an EMS crew, at an emergency room or physician’s office. The...

In a New Jersey dog bite case, there is no impact on the compensation if the person knew the dog or the dog owner. If a person has homeowner's insurance, it is assumed that their dog could bite someone and the insurance company would pay for it. By not filing a claim, the person is...