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New Jersey Trader Joe’s Worker Hurt When Car Crashes into Store

A Trader Joe’s worker in Westwood, New Jersey was severely hurt when she was struck by a car in front of the store. The vehicle then continued on to crash through the storefront. According to an article and video report posted on NBC New York.com, the force of the crash sent her through a store window
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Chrysler Recalls 1.2 Million Ram Trucks for Steering Defects

Chrysler Group LLC, in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has issued a recall affecting a total of 1.2 million Ram trucks. According to an article published in the The New York Times, the Ram trucks are affected by a defect that can result in a sudden loss of steering capabilities. The defect
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November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month – What Can You Do to Stay Safe?

Since 1995, people throughout the United States have been working to support cancer survivors during Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Every November, and throughout the year, the legal team at Blume Forte focuses on how every New Jersey resident can do their part to advance research and support cancer patients and their families. Lung cancer affects
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Strangulation Hazards Causes Recall of 2,400 Vans Boy’s Hooded Jackets

In conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Vans Inc. has issued a recall of its AV Edict hooded jackets for boys. According to reports, the positioning of the “drawstring” in the hood present a serious choking hazard to children who wear these jackets. These drawstrings do not comply with guidelines that were
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344,000 Honda Odysseys Recalled for Brake Issues

Honda recently issued a recall concerning 344,000 Odyssey minivans from model years 2007 to 2008, according to USA Today. Reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) state that issues with the Vehicle Safety Assist System (VSA) in the minivans can cause the brakes to be applied unexpectedly. Problems with both the software and system’s
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