Every year on July 4th, Americans celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is a holiday filled with barbecues, parties and picnics. However, the nation also sees a spike in car accidents on this day due to those who make the poor decision to drink and drive. If you […]
If I’m Hurt While Working for Uber or Lyft, Can I Get Workers’ Compensation?
April 11, 2017Should Uber and Lyft drivers be employees of the company or independent contractors? If they are hurt in an accident, should they get workers’ compensation? We at the Law Offices of Vincent J. Ciecka, P.C., a leading car accident lawyer in Burlington County and surrounding areas, believe drivers need to be careful and aware of […]
I Was in An Uber Accident…What Do I Do?
April 11, 2017An issue that was aggressively lobbied for more than two years in Trenton has finally come to fruition. New Jersey recently became the latest state to regulate Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing businesses. Governor Chris Christie signed the “Transportation Network Company Safety and Regulatory Act” last month as the state became the 36th to establish […]
Be Prepared for New Jersey’s Tough Distracted Driving Laws
February 21, 2017It’s safe to say that distracted driving is an epidemic. Last year, just over 600 people were killed on New Jersey roadways, and the leading culprit was distraction. Much the same can be said of roads nationwide—distracted driving is now the number one cause of roadway fatalities across the board, and the numbers aren’t going […]
What Is Tort Reform and How Can It Harm You?
February 21, 2017With Speaker of the House Paul Ryan heading up a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare), it’s beginning to look like medical malpractice plaintiffs may get trumped by Republican congressmen who are out to put a cap on funds awarded to personal injury victims. If you consider how resistant the new President […]
