When we purchase products from the store, we expect them to be safe when used as intended. Unfortunately, manufacturers sometimes put products out on the market that are not safe. When product liability claims arise, businesses may be forced to include warning labels on products, alter designs or even recall the item. Common Types of …

While not every unintentional medical complication or side effect reaches the level of medical malpractice, there are thousands of legitimate medical malpractice claims that arise each year due to the negligence of doctors, hospitals or hospital staff. Common Causes of Medical Malpractice in New Jersey Medical malpractice occurs when doctors are negligent in performing their …

When it comes to motorcycle accident injuries, the most catastrophic injuries are ones that involve the head. That is why many states have laws in place that require motorcycle riders to wear a helmet. Some states make all riders wear a helmet, while others require riders of a certain age to wear helmets. Wearing a …

A personal injury case does not get resolved in a single night. It is an involved process that requires time, effort, and a lot of moving pieces. There is a lot that goes on before you even get close to an actual trial or a settlement. One of these phases is called the discovery phase, …

When it comes to an accident that caused you personal injury, it is of the utmost importance to find and preserve evidence of what took place and to document your injuries. These will come in handy later on when you pursue a personal injury claim. For starters, you first step in this process should be …

If you have been injured at work and filed a workers’ compensation claim, you may be requested to undergo a medical examination by a doctor different from your regular treating physician. This is most commonly referred to as an independent medical examination (IME), and usually comes at the request of your employer’s insurance company. An …

Suffering an injury and/or being in some kind of accident can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. The moment itself could go by in a flash. One moment you might be on your way to the grocery store and the next you’re flipped over on the side of the road after another vehicle t-boned you …

Workers’ compensation is meant to help employees injured on the job or while performing work activities. If you put in a claim and it is accepted, you will receive benefits like medical treatment and compensation for a portion of lost wages. Its sounds like a pretty good deal, but that is only when your claim …

Although the term “pain and suffering†is widely popular, the majority of people may not fully understand the implication of the term in regards to personal injury lawsuits. Pain and suffering is divided into two distinct types including mental pain and suffering and physical pain and suffering. In the case of mental pain and suffering, …