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Jan 8, 2020

Pedestrian Accidents Caused by Negligence Getting behind the wheel and taking a drive becomes really routine for those of us with cars. It’s something that most of us do without much thought. Yet, driving can be extremely dangerous when we don’t take it too seriously. As you can imagine, a collision between a moving vehicle and a pedestrian is often disastrous. In the worst cases, it can cause the victim’s untimely death. Learn everything you...

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...

Who Takes Responsibility for Medication Mistakes?

Dec 13, 2019

Medical Malpractice Overview Medical malpractice is something that you might not hear too much about, but it is unfortunately common. Taking the wrong medication can lead to a broad range of different symptoms and side effects. In the worst circumstances, medical malpractice can cost a patient his or her life. How Do These Mistakes Happen? One patient could receive the medication that was initially prescribed for a different patient because their records were somehow...

Texting and Driving in New Jersey: Wrongful Death Claims

Dec 6, 2019

Conviction for Fatal Distracted Driving Accident You’ve always heard it since you were a child – look both ways before crossing the street. Always use the crosswalk and be vigilant while walking or biking along the road. It’s wise advice, but no amount of advice can protect you from a distracted driver who isn’t even paying attention to the road. If a driver’s eyes are on their phone, then they’re traveling significant distances without...

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...

Anti-Hazing Bill Passed by the Senate Committee in New Jersey

Dec 5, 2019

College Hazing Results in Tragic Death of Student Hazing is an activity that involves acts of coercion and humiliation. Victims of hazing events are often subject to inexcusable behavior by their peers. Not only has it caused trauma in the lives of many, but it has also caused deaths to occur. One victim of hazing, Timothy J. Piazza, was a student at Penn State University. He had his whole future ahead of him, but it...

Types and Consequences of OBGYN Malpractice

Nov 10, 2019

Obstetrical Malpractice A mother places her full-hearted trust into her OBGYN doctors and other healthcare providers during her pregnancy and delivery. Sadly, mistakes do occur on a regular basis during these events. What are the most common types of Types of OBGYN Malpractice OBGYN malpractice happens when an obstetrician or their staff members fail to meet the standard of care expected of them when caring for their patient. A lot of things...

Common Causes of Motor Vehicle Accidents

Oct 23, 2019

Injury and Fatality Statistics Stemming from New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accidents Motor vehicle accidents are among the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, each year, more than 37,000 people die because of involvement in motor vehicle accidents in the United States and an additional 2.35 million people were injured. With motor vehicle accident fatality and injury statistics continuing to rise, it is more important...

Why You Should Not Talk to the Other Side’s Insurance Adjuster After a Car Accident That Occurs in New Jersey

Oct 16, 2019

Filing a Claim After a New Jersey Car Accident When someone is involved in a Below, we discuss New Jersey’s automobile insurance scheme and how talking to the at-fault driver’s insurance adjuster can weaken or destroy your claim. New Jersey’s No-Fault Automobile Insurance Scheme Explained and When a Third-Party Claim can be Filed As stated above, New Jersey follows what is known as the no-fault insurance scheme. This means that, if a car...

Motorcyclists and Bicyclists: Tips for Helping Your Claim After an Accident

Sep 19, 2019

Bicycle and Motorcycle Accidents When motorcyclists and bicyclists are injured in an accident with a car or truck, they are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. This is because, as opposed to occupants of four-wheel vehicles who have a metal structure to absorb the impact of the crash when it occurs, motorcyclists and bicyclists are unprotected on all sides and, consequently, their bodies typically absorb the impact when a crash occurs. With more...