Working in industrial facilities, manufacturing plants and construction sites where heavy equipment is used exposes workers to the risk of heavy equipment accidents. Whenever they occur, heavy equipment accidents result in serious physical injuries. In the worst cases, they can cause death.
Often, heavy equipment accidents happen because someone was...
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Informed Consent: More Than Getting A Signature
Doctors and other medical providers are required to acquire a patient’s consent before performing a procedure, including surgeries, non-emergency treatments, medical research participation, and invasive diagnostic procedures. However, the consent must be “informed” and in writing.
If you have undergone surgery or other medical procedure, the medical provider should have a...
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What are the most common issues in Lasik eye surgery?
Lasik surgery is intended to help individuals with poor eyesight restore their vision. Doctors advertise the surgery as a safe procedure that restores your sight so that you can stop using eyeglasses or contacts. Unfortunately, mistakes occur that result in injuries. Our New Jersey Lasik surgery malpractice lawyers represent clients who have...
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Who is responsible in driverless car accidents?
There is no doubt that self-driving cars are an amazing invention. They can permit people to get around in a cost-effective way that simply was not possible without this new technology. However, even the best technology can fail occasionally, and when that technology involves the vehicle, crashes will happen.
Accidents...
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What are the most common worksite personal injury claims in New Jersey?
Workplace accidents can be very devastating for those involved. An incident on the job can result in relatively minor injuries that just require a trip to the doctor, or something more serious that could lead to surgery or even permanent disability if the accident was bad enough.
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6 Fallacies About Personal Injury Claims in New Jersey
Personal injury victims often do not realize the value of a New Jersey personal injury attorney at the outset of their case. They may also have misconceptions about the process or the people involved, too. These erroneous beliefs are extremely common—but you should not be fooled!
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What happens after a New Jersey car accident with no police report?
It is tempting to avoid reporting a car accident in New Jersey, particularly if the accident is minor. The other driver may get out of the car and ask to handle the situation more informally or avoid involving the police for some reason or another. However, this approach could land you in...
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What Can You Do When You Are Injured Due to Pharmacy Malpractice
When you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription, you expect the drugs you are given to be the right drugs with the correct dosage instructions. What you don’t expect is having to review the pills inside the bottle before you take them as prescribed. Even if you did review...
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Common EMT or Paramedic Malpractice Issues
What Are the Most Common EMT or Paramedic Malpractice Issues?
Medical malpractice is almost always associated with physicians, surgeons, and hospitals. However, it can extend to paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Some of the most crucial medical diagnoses and treatments happen at the ambulatory stage, even before the patient gets to the...
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What You Didn’t Know About NJ Class Action Lawsuits
5 Things You Didn’t Know About NJ Class Action Lawsuits
Class action lawsuits bring together, in one suit, large groups of plaintiffs with similar claims against a person or entity. They are fairly common and can relate to commercial, personal injury or even employment law matters. Often, however, class action lawsuits relate to...
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