Should Patients Be Informed Before Surgery If Their Doctor Is Sleep Deprived?
When preparing for surgery, patients trust their healthcare team to be fully alert and capable of performing at their best. However, surgeon fatigue—often caused by sleep deprivation—can significantly affect surgical outcomes, raising serious concerns about patient safety. This brings up important questions about both medical ethics and legal responsibilities....
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How Long Does It Take to Settle a Personal Injury Case in NJ?
When you’ve been injured due to the negligence of another person, your entire life can be affected. In addition to having to endure physical and sometimes mental recovery, you may also begin feeling financial pressure if you have been unable to work, or have expensive medical bills. This is when you may...
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Understanding the Difference Between Settlement & Trial in Personal Injury Cases
If you’ve been injured and are considering filing a personal injury case, a crucial thing for you to understand the distinction between settlement and trial. At some point, you will be called upon to decide how you want to resolve your personal injury case, and each has its own advantages and considerations.
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6 Steps to Take After Suffering a Workplace Accident Â
An injury at work can derail your career and your life. Legal recourse is available after such unfortunate incidents. However, the steps you take in the immediate aftermath of your injury shape your fate. Here’s our New Jersey personal injury attorney’s guide to action after suffering an injury...
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Can You Sue for Burn Injuries Caused by Defective Products? Â
A defective product can change your life for the worse. An electronic device that combusts or catches fire has the potential to burn, maim, or even kill. Our New Jersey personal injury attorneys will review your unique case to determine if you can sue for burn injuries caused...
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Common Pedestrian Accident Injuries Â
Accidents involving pedestrians have the potential to be life-changing or even fatal. In contrast, those driving automobiles often walk away from accidents with slight vehicular damage and minimal or no personal injuries. Let’s take a look at the most common pedestrian injuries litigated by our New Jersey personal...
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How Drivers Can Reduce Pedestrian Accidents in New Jersey
Being alert on the road involves more than just following traffic signs; it also means being constantly aware of pedestrians along your driving route. In 2023, the New Jersey State Police recorded 173 pedestrian fatalities, with the majority of these victims aged between 50 and 79.Â
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Should I Represent Myself in a Personal Injury Case?
Are you wondering if it’s possible to represent yourself in your upcoming personal injury case? The short answer is, yes, it is. According to 28 U.S.C. § 1654, all parties in any United States court “may plead and conduct their own cases...
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Can You Seek Compensation for Emotional Trauma After a Burn Injury?
Experiencing a severe burn injury can leave more than just physical scars; the emotional trauma can be just as debilitating, impacting every aspect of your life. Understanding your rights and options for seeking compensation for this emotional distress is crucial for your healing journey. At Nagel Rice LLP, a dedicated New...
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Psychiatric Malpractice: Risks in Prescribing & Changing Medications
There is an inherent risk when prescribing medication. Even slightly altering medication dosage has the potential to render one hospitalized or worse. If you know or suspect your psychiatrist or doctor made a mistake or intentional error when prescribing/changing medication, the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys from Nagel Rice LLP can...
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How Do You Determine Liability in Burn Injury Cases in New Jersey? Â
Burn injuries are more common than most assume. Johns Hopkins reports unintentional injuries, including those from burns, are the most common cause of child and tween death. An estimated 3,500 kids and adults die from burns and fires each year. The vast majority of scalding...
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How to Navigate the Claims Process After a Multi-Vehicle AccidentÂ
A multi-vehicle accident might end up doing more than ruining your car. Multi-vehicle accidents tend to be violent, meaning your body and life are in jeopardy. Emerging from the collision in one piece is cause for celebration. Now that the accident is over ask for medical attention, and then...
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