Blog: Personal Injury

Are Construction Sites More Dangerous In The Winter?

Jan 1, 2020

During the winter months, snow and ice makes its presence known throughout most of the United States. However, it can pose a safety hazard when it’s present on construction sites. That’s because the risk for Are construction sites more dangerous in the winter? The short answer is yes. And we’ll take a look at why they are shortly. Slips and falls can occur due to safety hazards. And they can be prevented if you...

Do Injuries Caused by Negligence Happen More Often in Winter?

Dec 6, 2019

Winter-Related Accidents When it comes to the popularity of the different seasons, it appears that most people living in the United States are not that fond of winer. Routine polls that have been taken for the past seven decades provide proof that people in America simply do not like winter. The days are much shorter, it gets dark too quickly, and it is hard to stay warm when temperatures are nearly below freezing outside. People...

Injuries Caused by Dog Bite Attacks and Liability Concerns

May 17, 2019

Dog Bites When thinking about dogs, most people conjure up an image of a cute and cuddly creature. While this is true, it’s also important to consider the real dangers that these pets can pose to other people when they are unrestrained. A dog’s bite is much worse than its bark, and people can be severely injured or even disabled as a result of a dog attack. Read on to learn more about the common...

Nerve Damage after an Automobile Accident

Apr 8, 2019

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more than 2.24 million injuries occur in the United States as a result of What is Nerve Damage? Nerve damage is a type of injury that affects the functioning of nerve fibers in the body. Nerve damage can occur in any part of the body where nerve fibers are found and can vary in severity depending upon the area affected. Because nerve fibers run through the...

Structural Collapses in New Jersey and Those at Fault

Feb 28, 2019

Structural collapses can be some of the most dangerous Filing a Claim in New Jersey for a Structural Collapse Injury Structural collapses that result in In the context of structural collapses, one of the primary issues facing an injured party is determining the proper defendant or defendants. Who should they seek to hold responsible for their injuries? Who is at fault? Because the nature of a collapse often results in destruction of the...

Explaining the Adjuster’s Process for Selecting a Settlement Value

Jan 21, 2019

Did you suffer an Your Story in Collingswood, NJ The most important part of a personal injury claim is the presence of an injury. You will need to provide some sort of story about what happened. This information needs to be submitted to the adjuster in one way or another. For starters, the adjuster will request all medical records and the police report associated with the accident that led to your injury. This is...

Different Types of Concussions

Nov 29, 2018

The CDC estimates that around 4 to 5 million individuals suffer from a concussion each year, and an overwhelming 5.3 million Americans live with an ongoing traumatic brain injury related disability. It’s important to recognize the different types of concussions and the recommended strategies for dealing with each. The Three Types of Concussions There are three main types of concussions that are defined by their severity. A Grade one, or minor concussion, will usually not...

How to Document Losses in a New Jersey Personal Injury Claim

Oct 2, 2018

The moments and days following an unexpected accident are typically full of confusion, shock and an effort to return back to the state you were in prior to the incident. While victims of minor accidents may be able to push forward quickly, others may suffer longer lasting Evidence in New Jersey Personal Injury Claims When an Contact New Jersey’s Top-Rated Personal Injury Attorneys at Andres, Berger & Tran Requesting police reports, documenting your injuries and collecting...

Personal Injuries: Who is Legally Liable?

Jun 21, 2018

When you’ve been Determining Liability When More Than One Party is Responsible In some personal injury cases, a number of individuals may have equally contributed to an accident. Most states allow the injured party to pursue compensation from any one of the careless parties. This gives the injured party the advantage of choosing which party is most prepared to handle their compensation claims. If you have contributed to the accident, then you can still...

Speeding Police Officer Caused Pedestrian Injuries

Jun 19, 2018

Many people are aware that they should call the police to the scene of an Injury Lawsuit Filed by Pedestrian A New York woman is now suing a town in New Jersey as a result of injuries sustained when a police cruiser going at a minimum of 80 mph hit her on a spring night. The woman alleges that she was walking near Route 35 at 1 o’clock in the morning in 2016 when...