Fiat Chrysler the makers of Dodge vehicle is voluntarily recalling an estimated 1.48 million trucks in the U.S. to help prevent occupants from inadvertently moving the vehicles’ gear-shifters out of the “park” position which would cause the vehicle to roll and potentially injure and/or kill drivers or pedestrians.
The recall is limited to vehicles equipped with shifters mounted on their steering columns. Those with rotary-dial shifters or floor-mounted shifters are unaffected.
A Fiat Chrysler review of field data led to the discovery that Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) may not function properly if subject to specific high-temperature conditions for prolonged periods. The conditions are consistent with those that occur when there is protracted brake-pedal application while a vehicle is idling in park.
If Brake Transmission Shift Interlock becomes disabled, a vehicle’s shifter may be moved out of park without brake-pedal application, or the presence of a key in the ignition. In such circumstances, a vehicle may exhibit inadvertent movement (more…)
If you are involved in a car accident in New Jersey, you must be prepared to act properly to avoid getting in trouble.
A driver in New Jersey cannot leave the scene of an accident. If you do leave the scene of the accident you risk getting a Summons which could result in points on your license and loss or suspension of your driver’s license.
If you or another driver is injured, you should if conditions permit immediately call 911 and advise the operator of your location and medical condition. If you are unable to call 911, do not panic and attempt to stay calm as other drivers will undoubtedly pull over to attempt to help you or they will contact the police to advise them of the accident.
If possible, you should pull over into the shoulder of the road as to avoid the danger of being in the middle of the roadway. Being on the shoulder is usually a lot safer than being in the roadway.
If the accident is minor in nature and you are able to communicate with the other driver, attempt to exchange information. At a minimum, you should gather your car registration, your driver’s license and your insurance card which the investigating police officer will need in order to write up a police report. If you cannot find these documents in your car, you can provide these documents at a later date. Every motor vehicle in New Jersey is required to have Automobile Insurance. Failure to have Automobile Insurance is a very serious motor vehicle violation which carries with it a mandatory one-year loss of license.
In New Jersey, injured workers must prove two things before being entitled to Workers Compensation Permanency benefits.
First, the injured worker must provide objective medical evidence of restriction of the body or a part of the body. Secondly, the injured worker must prove either a lessening to a material degree of working ability or substantial impairment of non-work activities.
Temporary Disability Benefits end when the injured worker returns to work or the injured worker reaches medical maximum improvement (commonly referred to as MMI). (more…)
An injured worker must be out at least eight days before he/she is entitled to receive weekly (temporary) disability benefits.
If you are out seven days only, you are not entitled to weekly (temporary) disability benefits. An injured worker is entitled to 70% of his/her salary up to a maximum per week. See N.J.S.A. 34:15-14
Fiat Chrysler the makers of Dodge vehicle is voluntarily recalling an estimated 1.48 million trucks in the U.S. to help prevent occupants from inadvertently moving the vehicles’ gear-shifters out of the “park” position which would cause the vehicle to roll and potentially injure and/or kill drivers or pedestrians.
