The Hangman’s Fracture: Breaking Your C2 Vertebrae
A bilateral C2 fracture, also called “the hangman’s fracture,” is usually fatal. This devastating injury can happen in car accidents, falls, and sports, as well as when people try to hang themselves. A C2 fracture can damage the spinal cord at a level that paralyzes the respiratory muscles and makes it impossible...
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Do I Need a Lawyer After a Hit and Run Accident?
New Jersey law does not force you to work with a lawyer if you got injured in a hit-and-run accident, but doing so can be a smart decision. These situations can be complicated, potentially involving police investigations and multiple insurance policies. It is usually a good idea to have an attorney on...
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Can I Be Compensated For Pre-Existing Conditions After a Car Accident?
Yes, you can be compensated for pre-existing conditions after a car accident if the collision aggravated or worsened the underlying medical condition. The challenge is proving that the crash made the pre-existing condition worse. You cannot get money damages for the underlying condition itself, but if you can meet the burden...
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Understanding the Burden of Proof in Personal Injury Cases
When you sue someone for causing harm to you through negligence, you will have to prove all four of the required elements for holding them liable for your injuries. Each element requires credible (believable) evidence. The Elements of Liability A New Jersey personal injury attorney...
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Are You Suffering From PTSD After A Car Accident?
Whether you witnessed or personally experienced a horrifying event, you could develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While some people might not understand how PTSD can turn a person’s life upside-down, New Jersey courts recognize that a person can seek money damages for PTSD from a car accident. A...
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How Does Personal Injury Mediation Work?
Trying to resolve your New Jersey personal injury case through mediation could get you a quicker result with less stress and expense. Lawsuits can drag on for years. Bringing expert witnesses to testify at trial can cost a fortune. Your personal injury lawyer usually pays the litigation costs on your behalf during...
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How Dangerous Is a Delayed Medical Diagnosis?
When you get sick, you need to get a prompt, correct diagnosis so that you can start appropriate treatment while the medical intervention can still work. A delay in diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death. A New Jersey personal injury attorney can help you go after compensation from...
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What Classifies as a Catastrophic Injury?
Imagine that you and a friend are out riding your bicycles, for old time’s sake. Both you and your friend are doing everything that you should to protect yourselves and be responsible bike riders. Unfortunately, someone comes along in their car and plows right into you and your friend. Your friend is...
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What You Need to Know About Parking Lot Accidents in New Jersey
It is somewhat surprising that there are not more parking lot accidents, even though there are many. Many parking lots require drivers to pull into a parking spot in the forward position, rather than backing into the space. As such, drivers have to back out of the spot when they want to...
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Common Rear End-Collision Injuries and How You Can Recover
If you have recently been in an accident where another car hit you from behind, you are likely suffering from some injury. Unfortunately, rear-end accidents are common. As New Jersey rear-end car accident attorneys, we work closely with our clients to determine the extent of their injuries...
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What Should You Bring to an Attorney Consultation?
If you have been the victim of an accident, many things add stress to your life. Meeting with your attorney should not be one. If you need a New Jersey personal injury attorney, you do not want to be burdened with unnecessary work. Therefore, we created a...
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The Importance of Taking Your Doctor’s Advice After an Injury
If you have been in an accident that caused you an injury, it is essential to heed your doctor's advice for a few different reasons. As a New Jersey personal injury attorney, we've seen the issues that can arise when our clients do not follow a physician's...
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