I Was Injured by Utility Wires – Who Is Responsible?
It is difficult to imagine what we would do without utilities. In another few decades, there will be few, if any, people in the U.S. who remember what it was like to live without electricity, cable television, cell phones, or the internet. However, to have the convenience of utilities in our...
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What Is the Discovery Process in a Medical Malpractice Case?
The discovery process in a medical malpractice case allows both sides to obtain information from the other party that relates to the claims in the case. The parties may also obtain statements and copies of documents from the other party. Discovery is an extremely important phase in a medical malpractice case because...
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7 Things to do Following a Heavy Equipment Injury in New Jersey
Heavy equipment accidents are common at factories, construction sites, warehouses, businesses, and any other place where heavy equipment is used. Operators, other employees, and bystanders can sustain traumatic and fatal injuries in an accident involving heavy equipment. It is important to know the steps you should take after a heavy equipment injury,...
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How Do You Prove Medical Malpractice in New Jersey?
Medical errors and medical negligence do not always lead to a medical malpractice claim. Proving that a doctor or medical facility made an error or was negligent is not enough to prove medical malpractice in New Jersey. You must also prove an injury and damages to have a valid medical malpractice claim....
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6 Steps to Proving Your Medical Malpractice Case
When you or a loved one is injured or sick, you trust that your physicians, health care facilities, and other medical providers will care for you and help you get better. You do not expect a health care professional to act negligently or commit other wrongdoing that can lead to injury or...
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What Is Strict Liability in Product Defect Cases?
Manufacturers and other parties in the distribution chain have a duty to consumers to provide products that are safe to use for their intended purpose. When a product causes an injury, a person may have a product liability claim for a design defect, manufacturing defect, or marketing defect. Under New Jersey law,...
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Children and Malpractice: What You Need to Know
Injuries to children because of medical malpractice are devastating. The long-term effects of the injury can include permanent disabilities and impairments. In some cases, malpractice can result in the death of a child. When a doctor’s negligence injures a child, parents can obtain information and guidance regarding their child’s legal rights from...
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Brain Injuries in Teens Can Have Long-Lasting Cognitive Impacts
Brain injuries can have long-lasting consequences. Researchers have studied the impact of concussions and traumatic brain injuries on accident victims and athletes. A study published at the end of 2018 found that young adults who experienced repetitive mild traumatic brain injuries or concussions could experience altered brain activity and cognitive changes. When...
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Pregnancy and childbirth always have some risks, as does any medical condition and procedure. However, some of the injuries and fatalities sustained by mothers and infants are the result of negligence and obstetrical malpractice. Realizing that illness, injury, or death was preventable can be devastating for a family. A
What are the Top 14 Obstetrical Malpractice Injuries Continue reading…Five Things You Should Know About New Jersey’s No-Fault Personal Injury Laws
When you are injured in a traffic accident, your first inclination may be to file an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit against the driver who caused the car accident. However, New Jersey is a no-fault insurance state for motor vehicle insurance. In no-fault insurance states, traffic accident victims may or...
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Many drivers assume that they are safer in their SUVs in the event of a crash because SUVs are safer compared to lighter and smaller vehicles. However, while SUVs may have an advantage in accidents involving lighter vehicles, SUVs are much more likely to be involved in fatal single-vehicle crashes compared to...
Think Your SUV is Safe? Top 5 Most Common Vehicles Involved in Accidents Continue reading…Who is Liable in Metro Train Accidents in New Jersey?
Metro trains can cause traumatic injuries and fatalities when they derail or collide with another train, vehicles, or train stations. Victims of metro train accidents often sustain substantial financial losses because of the physical injuries from a metro train accident. Victims also suffer great emotional and mental anguish because of the...
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