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 There always seems to be ongoing battle being waged between motorists and bicyclists on the road. It seems silly when the simple fact is that both parties are entitled to use of the road and have a right to do so safely without the worry of an accident. In fact, there are “side of the road” rules for bicyclists, which…

 It is no surprise that a spinal cord injury is one of the more debilitating, long-term injuries you could suffer. It impacts your future livelihood, as well as your family and loved ones. The medical costs associated with a spinal cord injury can be enormous. The only tolerable aspect of a spinal cord injury is that when it comes at…

A common misconception when it comes to filing an injury claim is that the claim adjuster assigned to you has your best interests at heart. While there are helpful ones out there, the truth is the claim adjuster’s main job is to save their insurance company’s money. And even though there are rules in place dictating how they can go…

 The only thing worse than being injured in an accident and having to go through the tedious and arduous process of filing a claim is finding out that the insurance company’s claims adjuster contends that the insurance policy does not cover your accident. The claims adjuster might say this, claiming the policy lapsed, your specific accident or where it happened…

If you’ve filed a workers’ comp claim after a work-related injury in New Jersey, the insurance company may offer you a settlement for your claim. It is very important to weigh your options and understand your rights before you accept a settlement. For advice on your workers’ comp claim and whether the offered settlement is right for you, speak to…

If you’re injured while on the job, it’s important to seek medical treatment in the right way. Not only does prompt medical care help you heal more effectively, but it also plays a key role in the success of your workers’ compensation claim. Here are several key points to keep in mind when seeking medical care for a workplace injury…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1.4 million U.S. residents suffer a brain injury every year. Many of these injuries are the result of negligent or intentional actions by another person or entity, such as a company that makes a faulty product. If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury and you…

When an adult intentionally causes injury to another adult, the injured adult can often hold the other adult liable. But what happens when the injury was caused not by an adult, but by a child? When a child causes intentional injury to another person, the parents may be held liable in some situations. Many states have “parental responsibility” laws, which…

We all know – or have at least heard-  about some of the horrors that have been reported behind the scenes at negligent nursing homes. Sometimes even the nicest looking nursing homes can have some of the worst conditions that our loved ones may fall victim to. Places like this have been known to violate the elderly’s rights and sadly get away with…

Video games have been a popular form of entertainment for decades, and many kids who grew up playing Atari and Nintendo have gone on to become high-powered video game developers. However, some games can pose certain types of risks. Here’s what you need to know about video game injuries and the lawsuits that can arise from them. 1. What risks…