New Jersey High Court Lets Paralyzed Plaintiff Sue, Despite Signed Waiver
Does a signed waiver of liability bar a victim from filing a lawsuit for gross negligence?
Whether you are having surgery, joining a gym, or boarding an amusement park ride, it is not uncommon to sign a waiver of legal liability. A New Jersey man signed one in 2010 before taking a ride at...
New Jersey High Court Lets Paralyzed Plaintiff Sue, Despite Signed Waiver Continue reading…When Caps on Medical Malpractice Are Unjust
How a family's unfairly capped payment became a $4.3 million dollar awardÂ
Caps on medical malpractice claims vary from state to state. In Florida, the caps on non-economic damages (damages based on subjective criteria, such as emotional pain, loss of affection, and psychological support) have been consistently low. When a 24-year-old mother in Fort...
When Caps on Medical Malpractice Are Unjust Continue reading…Parents Sue for Malpractice After One Twin Dies in Childbirth.
A wrongful death lawsuit filed in Mercer County, New Jersey alleges that two doctors and the staff of a Hopewell hospital were negligent in delivery of twins, causing the death of the second of the two newborns. Doctors and Nurses Fail to Address Clear Problems With the Delivery
The father of the twins...
Parents Sue for Malpractice After One Twin Dies in Childbirth. Continue reading…Details of Rutgers University Settlement with Basketball Player Emerge
Can students sue a coach or school administrators for abusive conduct?
Basketball coach Bob Knight is legendary for winning championships -- and throwing chairs. While his controversial, combative style may have coincided with wins for Indiana, similar behavior by others can lead to big losses. A recent settlement involving another coach, this time at...
Details of Rutgers University Settlement with Basketball Player Emerge Continue reading…Malpractice Claims Increase with the Use of Electronic Health Records
Why do malpractice claims increase when Electronic Health Records are used?
According to The Doctors Company, a Napa-based medical malpractice insurance company with 78,000 members, the increasing use of electronic health records (EHR) is causing an increase in medical errors and, therefore, in malpractice liability. The Doctor's Company reports settling almost...
Malpractice Claims Increase with the Use of Electronic Health Records Continue reading…Horrifying Statistics on Teen Driving During the Summer Months
Why are there so many vehicular accidents involving teens during the summer?
During the "100 Deadliest Days" that begin with Memorial Day, 10 people die daily from a crash involving a teen driver. Much of this awful statistic has to do with the fact that teenagers are off from school in the summer. Their...
Horrifying Statistics on Teen Driving During the Summer Months Continue reading…New Jersey Mother Sues After Being Paralyzed In Obstacle Course Race
Can a recreational event organizer or sponsor be held liable when a participant who signed a release is injured?
When a 40-year-old Morris County, New Jersey mother of four entered the Spartan Race at Citi Field, she expected a physically challenging obstacle course. She did not expect that her participation would lead to the...
New Jersey Mother Sues After Being Paralyzed In Obstacle Course Race Continue reading…Action Park: A Piece of New Jersey’s Personal Injury History
What types of injuries were sustained at this New Jersey theme park?
When you go to an amusement park you are likely seeking a thrill. Although the rides can get your adrenaline pumping, they are usually considered safe for public use. While your chances of falling out of the rollercoaster or drowning on the...
Action Park: A Piece of New Jersey’s Personal Injury History Continue reading…Terminix Responsible for Profound Neurological Injuries of Young Delaware Family
What responsibilities does an exterminator have to keep your family safe? Vacation is supposed to be a safe and pleasant respite from the stresses of everyday life. For one Delaware family it was a horrifying, life-altering nightmare. Steve Esmond, Theresa Devine and their teenage sons ended up being poisoned while on a trip to...
Terminix Responsible for Profound Neurological Injuries of Young Delaware Family Continue reading…Intrauterine Device Blamed for Various Conditions
What are your rights if you were injured as a result of the use of an IUD?
You are not ready to have children. So, you go to your doctor and express that you want an effective but low maintenance form of birth control. He recommends the Mirena Intrauterine Device (IUD). He tells you...
Intrauterine Device Blamed for Various Conditions Continue reading…Risks of Personal Injury During Labor and Delivery
Why are the risks of personal injury during labor and delivery so high in this country?
As medical care in the U.S. advances by leaps and bounds in terms of technology, our infant and mother mortality rates continue to shame us. Although we outspend the rest of the world in obstetrical care, infants born...
Risks of Personal Injury During Labor and Delivery Continue reading…Woman Trips in Dunkin Donuts Parking Lot and Settles for Over Half a Million Dollars
Can injuries incurred while engaged in ordinary activities be compensable?
Many people think that you have to be injured while engaged in some type of out of the ordinary activity to be compensated for your suffering. This is not the case. Injuries sustained while engaged in the most routine activities can be compensable. Recently,...
Woman Trips in Dunkin Donuts Parking Lot and Settles for Over Half a Million Dollars Continue reading…