Paraplegia is one of the worst conditions the human body can suffer. Paraplegia is the loss of control and mobility of the lower half of the body. Paraplegia is a result of damage sustained in the lumbar, thoracic, and/or sacral regions of the spinal cord. This ultimately results in the permanent disability to move from …
Few injuries are as devastating and life changing as an amputation injury. According statistics by the Amputee Coalition, well over 113,000 Americans will undergo an amputation procedure due to a devastating injury, adding to the millions of Americans currently living with an amputation. Amputations cause many to lose their jobs. Coupled with high medical costs, …
Few things are as convenient as owning a car. The open road, quick transportation, and the reliability of getting where you need to go on your own terms. It’s a shame then, when car accidents occur. Car accidents are a tragic fact of life. Despite our best efforts to stay safe on the road, a …
A car accident can occur at any time of day, but night driving poses the greatest safety risks to motorists. This is particularly true in New Jersey, where the evening rush hour can last for quite some time and roads can become extremely congested at night. In fact, nighttime accidents on NJ roads can lead …
Food poisoning is something that affects millions of Americans every year. Although a lot of cases of food poisoning result only in minor discomfort, some people who suffer from food poisoning wind up hospitalized. In the worst cases, many of which afflict infants, young kids, and seniors, food poisoning can even result in death. That’s …
Prison is not an easy place to be, especially if you know that you are stuck there and will be incarcerated for a lengthy period of time. Of course, some prisons are worse than others. That’s because many prisons and jails in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere in the NE United States are …
When you go to the doctor, you trust that they will take the time needed to diagnose your condition and provide you with an effective treatment plan. The problem is that doctors don’t always accurately diagnose patients’ medical conditions. In fact, far too many illnesses are either misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all. Whether it’s …
Workers in New Jersey have certain legal rights, ensuring that they are protected against mistreatment in the workplace and afforded benefits as full-time employees. Since employees have certain protections, such as workers’ compensation coverage, employers may seek to limit their financial obligations and liabilities by attempting to classify their workers as “independent contractors.†Under NJ …
In addition to causing significant physical injuries, a serious accident can also lead to post-traumatic stress. Depending on the circumstances of your accident and the severity of your injuries, it may be difficult for you to recover both physically and emotionally in the weeks and months that follow the incident. Whether you were hurt in …
