Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of auto accidents. Distracted driving occurs whenever a driver takes a hand or both hands off the steering wheel, takes their eyes off the road, and/or focuses their attention and mental effort on something other than the task of driving. Even a distraction lasting just a …
Hospital emergency rooms can be busy, chaotic places. Unfortunately, this makes it more likely that doctors and nurses in the ER may make a mistake. However, medical professionals working in emergency rooms are still required to treat patients according to the applicable standards of care. As a result, a medical mistake in an emergency room …
In many car accidents, the occupants of the vehicle or vehicles involved in the crash may not even realize that they have been injured, especially if they don’t feel any pain or other symptoms of injury. However, it is important to be examined by a medical professional after being in a car accident, as there …
Overview: Motorcycle Accidents Whenever a person rides a motorcycle, it is highly advisable that they wear protective gear including, (most importantly), a helmet (and eye protection if the helmet does not have a face shield). When a motorcycle rider does not wear his or her helmet and gets into an accident, it is likely that …
Personal Injury Claims Overview There are a lot of questions surrounding personal injury claims, so we’ll give you a basic overview of this area of law below. Personal Injury Lawsuits 101 Just because you’ve been injured doesn’t mean you have legal grounds to pursue a claim. There are a few basic elements of a personal …
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accidents and Fault One of the questions you might have after being involved in an auto accident is what the accident will do to your insurance rates. In most cases, it is the person who is found at fault that is responsible for covering your damages. This is also the person …
Workplace Injuries and Workers’ Comp There are a number of industries where on-the-job injuries are more likely due to the nature of the work. If you work one of these jobs, it is important to have a good understanding of the workers’ compensation system in case something happens to you. This system provides protections for …
Do you feel that you may have lost a loved one due to neglect on the part of a caretaker? If your loved one has passed within the last two years, you maybe be qualified to file a wrongful death claim. What is the Definition of “Wrongful Deathâ€? In the state of New Jersey, a …
More complex motor vehicle accidents where it isn’t obvious who bears fault for the crash will often rely on an accident reconstruction prepared by an expert to explain how the accident occurred and thereby identify who was responsible for triggering the crash. While liability for some crashes is relatively straightforward — like a rear-end collision …
