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Can Wrong Site Surgery be Prevented in NJ?

Nov 8, 2018

When you agree to undergo surgery, you are putting your full faith and trust in the surgeon, doctors and nurses who will be caring for you before, during and after the ordeal. While the majority of surgeries are successful, sometimes mistakes are made. One of the most high-profile types of accidents that can happen during surgery is having an operation or surgery occur in the wrong spot. Preventing Wrong Site Surgery in New Jersey Unfortunately,...

Common Medical Malpractice Questions

Oct 16, 2018

Many people have heard the term medical malpractice and many know its basic definition: a negligent act or omission by a hospital, doctor or other health care professional that causes an injury to a patient. The definition sounds simple enough, but The following are commonly asked medical malpractice questions with answers to better help you understand the complexities of a medical malpractice lawsuit. And remember, for further insight, contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney...

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...

Keep Tabs on Injuries Following a Car Accident

Sep 10, 2018

Many people tend to overlook the importance of being checked out by a doctor following a An unfortunate truth is that an In a recent opinion article written by Childers, she explains how she has been away from the show since the beginning of July due to a medical emergency that required surgery. It took four long days of experiencing a ferocious headache before she went to the hospital for an MRI of...

Negligence and Liability for Accidents in New Jersey

Sep 4, 2018

When an How Does New Jersey Define Negligence? Broadly defined, negligence is a behavior that breaches a person’s duty to take reasonable care for other people. Individuals do not always have a duty to take reasonable care for others, so the circumstances surrounding your specific accident defines whether negligence occurred. When injury is the result of a Contact New Jersey’s Most Trusted Accident Attorneys at Andres, Berger & Tran Today With a combined 70 years of...

Preparing For a Medical Malpractice Deposition: What you Need to Know

Aug 22, 2018

“ If you’re pursing a medical malpractice claim, you’ll most likely be asked to undergo a deposition during the discovery phase. This can be an anxious time during the case, as most clients are unsure what to expect. Here are some things you need to know about a medical malpractice deposition so you can adequately prepare. What is a Deposition? A During a deposition, attorneys for both sides are present. Expert witnesses may also...

Wrongful Death Claims Explained

Aug 21, 2018

It is hard enough to lose a loved one in an That is why there is a legal option for the survivors known as a Who Can Bring Forth A Wrongful Death Claim? Specific rules may be different from state to state but most are similar across the board. For starters, immediate family members are able to file a wrongful death claim in all states. Spouses, children and parents of unmarried children are...

Options For Victims Injured as a Passenger in Car Accident in New Jersey

Aug 7, 2018

It is devastating to be seriously injured as a passenger in a What Are Third-Party Claims? Third-party insurance claims are initiated by someone who doesn’t own the policy. As a passenger in the vehicle, you’ll likely need to make a third-party claim against either the other vehicle’s driver’s policy or the driver’s policy of the vehicle you were riding in. If you are struggling to cover ongoing medical expenses, then it is possible to...

Several Children Injured After School Buses Collide in New Jersey

Jul 23, 2018

Victims who have been injured in Serious School Bus Collision in Burlington County, New Jersey Officials are saddened to report several students and school staff were Emergency responders quickly identified at least 24 patients that needed to be brought to a local hospital for treatment. At least 21 of the injured victims were children, and three were adult staff members and bus drivers. An investigation has been launched to determine what caused this...

Jul 19, 2018

Despite the incredible number of successful births in modern-day hospitals, hundreds of mothers and newborns continue to suffer painful, severe or life-long injuries during the delivery process. These may include What Are Birth Injuries? On-duty nurses, doctors and medical staff all need to take specific steps to ensure a successful delivery, but they are rarely afforded the luxury of tending to only one patient at a time. Sometimes a doctor’s medical malpractice can result...