Colonia High School Undergoing Radiological Testing After Brain Cancer Concerns April 8, 2022
Colonia High School, located in Colonia, NJ is undergoing immediate radiological testing after being linked to a high rate of brain cancer diagnoses. According to recent reports, the Superintendent of Schools, Joseph Massimino and Mayor John E. McCormac first became aware of the possible link to brain cancer after an alarming number of graduates developed brain tumors over a 20-year span from 1975 to 1995. Continue reading to learn more about this developing investigation. How the Possible Link Was Discovered The investigation was officially kicked off by Al Lupiano, a 1989 graduate of Colonia High School after his 44-year old…
read more Common Springtime Accidents that Cause Personal Injuries March 26, 2022
Spring has finally sprung and soon New Jersey will begin to warm up and people will head outdoors after a long winter cooped inside. With the increase in pedestrians on the road and more people spending time outdoors, there can be an increase in personal injuries during the spring season. Learning what the most common springtime accidents are can help you and your family stay safe this year. Common Springtime Accidents in New Jersey These are some of the most common springtime accidents in New Jersey: Auto Accidents Traffic in New Jersey picks up in the spring months. People spend…
read more NJ Dog Bites and Your Legal Rights as a Parent March 12, 2022
Getting attacked by a dog can not only be terrifying, but it may make you scared of dogs moving forward – especially if your child is the one who suffers the injury. The initial bite can be traumatizing and painful for a child, which can be difficult and overwhelming for the parents. If your child was bitten or attacked by a dog, it’s important to know your legal rights in New Jersey. Establishing Liability is Important It’s important to determine who is at fault when a dog bite occurs. While it’s easy to assume that the dog’s owner is…
read more University of Michigan Settles Sexual Abuse Lawsuit for $490 Million January 20, 2022
It was just announced that the University of Michigan has agreed to pay $490 million in damages to more than 1,000 former students who said they were sexually assaulted by Dr. Robert E. Anderson dating as far back as the 1960s. This is one of the country’s biggest sex abuse scandals, but unfortunately, it’s far from isolated. Studies show that the number of reported sexual abuse cases in educational institutions increased by at least 50 percent from 2015-2016 to 2017-2018. If you have been the subject of sexual abuse in New Jersey, contact Drazin and Warshaw today. What…
read more Here’s What You Need to Know About Power Tool Accidents January 8, 2022
Power tools can make construction, home improvement, and many other tasks much easier compared to using manual tools. Power tools may be powered by electricity, compressed air, or an internal combustion engine. These allow power tools to do the work of tools more rapidly or efficiently or with much greater force than a human can provide with a manual tool. Of course, given the power behind power tools, design and manufacturing defects or improper use can lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death. If you use power tools on the job or at home, here’s what you…
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