Informed Consent – Seven Things You Should Know
As a patient, you have the right to understand the risks and benefits of a course of treatment before deciding whether or not to proceed with a medical treatment. Doctors are required by law to disclose certain information about medical treatments before a patient agrees to proceed with the prescribed treatment. A patient’s consent...
Informed Consent – Seven Things You Should Know Continue reading…Winter is Coming – 10 Tips to Avoid Winter Car Accidents
New Jersey winters can be brutal, especially for drivers. Snow, ice, and cold rains make roads slick and dangerous. Even though you may not be able to control the driving behaviors of other drivers, you can take some steps that will reduce your risk of being involved in a winter car accident. If you...
Winter is Coming – 10 Tips to Avoid Winter Car Accidents Continue reading…Study Shows Ride Sharing Increases Fatal Car Accidents – What to Do When A Loved One Dies
A recent article in Business Insider cites an unpublished study that claims fatal car accidents increase after rideshare services are launched in a city. The results of the study, conducted by researchers from Rice University and the University of Chicago, have been challenged by Lyft and Uber as “deeply flawed.” However,...
Study Shows Ride Sharing Increases Fatal Car Accidents – What to Do When A Loved One Dies Continue reading…What are the Most Common Causes of Urologic Malpractice?
Urology is a specialized medical field that focuses on the urinary tract for both men and women and the reproductive system for men. A urologist has specialized skills and knowledge regarding problems and medical conditions related to these systems. Medical errors in urology could result in devastating and potentially life-threatening conditions. A patient may...
What are the Most Common Causes of Urologic Malpractice? Continue reading…What is the Statute of Limitations on Pediatric Malpractice in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit related to medical malpractice is two years from the date the malpractice was discovered, or the malpractice should have been discovered. However, there are exceptions to this two-year rule for suing for medical malpractice that could extend the length of time to file...
What is the Statute of Limitations on Pediatric Malpractice in New Jersey? Continue reading…10 Signs Your Loved One is Being Abused in a Nursing Home
Abuse in nursing homes is a problem in the United States, including in New Jersey nursing homes. Vulnerable people are being abused and neglected by the people who oversee their care. Employees and operators of nursing homes have a duty to protect residents and prevent abuse and neglect. When a nursing home resident is abused...
10 Signs Your Loved One is Being Abused in a Nursing Home Continue reading…My Doctor Misread My Medical Test – Can I Sue in New Jersey?
Many medical malpractice lawsuits arise from a medical professional’s mistake in reading or interpreting the results of medical tests. While it is true that everyone makes mistakes, in these cases, the mistake can be life-threatening. When a doctor or other medical professional makes a mistake in reading or interpreting a medical test, it...
My Doctor Misread My Medical Test – Can I Sue in New Jersey? Continue reading…Medical Malpractice Statutes of Limitation – Why You Should Care
When you go see a doctor, you expect to walk away from them better than when you came in. This is often not the case. Some patients who seek medical care wind up worse off than before, some even dying from the negligence of a medical professional. If you have been injured...
Medical Malpractice Statutes of Limitation – Why You Should Care Continue reading…5 Things to Look for in a Personal Injury Attorney
If you’ve been in an accident, it’s likely you don’t have a personal injury attorney on your phone’s “favorites” list. With everything that goes on after an accident, one of the last things you want to do is look for a personal injury attorney. But the truth is, working with an attorney after...
5 Things to Look for in a Personal Injury Attorney Continue reading…6 Signs Your Obstetrician May Have Caused Your Child’s Birth Injury
Knowing what caused your child’s injuries during your pregnancy or during the birthing process can be very difficult. It is hard to know whether a birth defect was just the result of genetics or if your doctor made an error that caused your child harm. If your doctor did harm your baby, you need to...
6 Signs Your Obstetrician May Have Caused Your Child’s Birth Injury Continue reading…Can I Sue for Injuries Due to a Road Rage Accident?
When we think of car accidents, we usually imagine an impersonal event where two or more vehicles collide due to negligent behavior. Often times though, car accidents are the result of a more personal exchange, one that we commonly call road rage. The increase of motorists has resulted in the rise of road rage...
Can I Sue for Injuries Due to a Road Rage Accident? Continue reading…What Are the Leading Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in New Jersey?
Motorcycle riding is a popular activity, especially during the summer and fall months when the weather outside is sunny and beautiful. Riding a motorcycle can be an enjoyable way to explore the scenery and smaller towns in states like New Jersey. With all of the common causes of motorcycle accidents, it could deter you...
What Are the Leading Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in New Jersey? Continue reading…