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Wrong-Site or Wrong Patient Surgery: More Common Than You Think
Most of us expect a physician operating on the wrong body part or on the wrong person to be a very rare occurrence. In reality, wrong-site surgeries are shockingly more common than many think and this type of medical malpractice makes up more than its fair share of personal injury claims filed by patients… Read More »
The Danger New Jersey Patients Face from Overworked Doctors
Being a doctor comes with tremendous responsibility and extremely high levels of stress. The decisions made by doctors can literally mean life or death. If you couple this high-stress role with the long hours it can often provide, we should be surprised that there are not more examples or instances of medical negligence for… Read More »
What Should I Look For in a Morris County Personal Injury Attorney?
The American spirit of toughness and self-sufficiency has served us well as a country. We are taught from a young age to “walk it off” and continue when we are hurt and not to complain. However, when you are hurt in an auto accident, on the job, or as the result of a medical… Read More »
Important Dates and Deadlines After and Accident
Timeline to Report a Sussex County Motor Vehicle Accident After a serious motor vehicle accident, it is common to feel overwhelmed by all of the things you will need to do order to fully recover both physically and financially. These may include medical appointments, physical therapy, time away from work, finding childcare as well… Read More »
When a Child is Injured in a School Bus Accident
Dangers of Morris and Sussex County School Bus Accidents There is always a level of fear and uncertainty shared by all parents each day as children are sent out into the world; the fear of a predator or kidnapper taking the child, the fear of cars flying by on a busy street, or the… Read More »
Why is my Employer Contesting my Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Morris County Employer Contests Workers’ Compensation Claim If you have been involved in a work-related accident in the state of New Jersey, it is probable that you are aware of the process of workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation is a kind of insurance taken out by employers in order to protect the business from financial… Read More »
Comparative Negligence in Personal Injury Cases
Morris County Comparative Negligence Attorneys Handling Personal Injury Cases Across Morris and Sussex Counties While some personal injury cases are clean and simple, many are not. Particularly for injuries stemming from motor vehicle accidents, personal injury cases often include multiple at fault parties. For injury victims, New Jersey comparative fault regulations entitle some at fault parties… Read More »
What to do as a Pedestrian if Struck by a Vehicle?
Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Morris and Sussex County When walking near traffic, there is an ever present danger of being involved in a pedestrian accident. Causes can vary and range from distracted drivers to drunk drivers. Due to the weight of the vehicle and the speed in which it is traveling many pedestrians suffer serious… Read More »
Outdoor Workers Increased Risk of Heatstroke
Heatstroke for Morris and Sussex County Workers Due to Lack of Safety Precaution Workers’ Compensation and personal injury claims cost employers the loss of countless dollars, man hours and productivity. Hot days put outdoor workers at elevated risk of heat related problems like extreme sunburns and especially heatstroke. Without proper precautions and safety measures, people… Read More »
How Your NJ Car Insurance Policy Affects Injury Compensation
How Does My NJ Car Insurance Policy Affect My Ability to Seek Injury Compensation in Morris County and Sussex County? When a driver is injured in a motor vehicle accident, the first place the injured driver will turn to for financial compensation is their own insurance company. However, especially for more serious injuries, that… Read More »