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What Happens if a Personal Injury Lawsuit Goes to Trial?

Oct 11, 2017

In general, Personal Injury Trials Personal injury cases often go to trial when disagreements arise during the pay-out process. If one party faced damages and injuries that could not be resolved with the insurance payout, a lawsuit begins to fight for additional compensation. When a personal injury lawsuit goes to trial, it begins by selecting a jury, often made up of 12 individuals who will be interviewed and selected to serve based on certain...

Can a Therapist Be Guilty of Medical Malpractice?

Oct 4, 2017

In many cases, Therapist Malpractice Medical malpractice occurs when a therapist treats a patient with care that is substandard to the average therapist. If their improper care – be it through negligence or anything else – causes harm or injury to a patient, the therapist could be guilty of medical malpractice. Common Forms of Malpractice Because therapists are largely influential to their clients’ mental health and well-being, much of their education and training revolves...

When Can A Hospital Be Liable for Pain and Suffering?

Sep 19, 2017

While many hospitals in New Jersey strive to reduce the rate of these errors, negligence in the provision of medical care can result in a patient being injured by treatment that fails to meet the standard of care. When this happens, the hospital may be liable for medical malpractice. When medical malpractice occurs, damages are typically sorted into three categories. “Economic” damages cover things like medical costs, lost wages, transportation costs, and other expenses directly...

Are Eco-Friendly Cars Safer?

Sep 12, 2017

Hybrid cars have made headlines in the last decade for their fuel efficiency and perceived friendliness to the environment. The study examined insurance claims filed between 2003 and 2011 for vehicles that come in both hybrid and non-hybrid versions. They looked at injuries suffered by drivers and passengers in both sets of vehicles, as well as injuries to third parties like pedestrians or onlookers. The data revealed that the chances of being injured in a...

What to Do If You Notice a Drunk Driver on the Road

Sep 5, 2017

Drunk driving is one of the most common causes of accidents in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that drunk driving crashes claim about 28 lives nationwide every day. When you spot a driver who is behaving erratically, swerving, rapidly changing speeds, ignoring traffic signals, or otherwise seems incapable of operating the vehicle safely, it’s important to act—for your own safety and the safety of others on the road. Here’s...

Learn More about Jackknife Accidents

Aug 29, 2017

Jackknifing is a term commonly referred to when a tractor trailer swings the back end of their truck out of control, normally due to a slick spot on the road where they completely lose control of the back of their trailer. Unfortunately, this can be a very dangerous type of accident because of how large the truck is. Knowing what to look for when driving next to a tractor-trailer can easily help to save you...

3 Common Causes of Daycare Accidents

Aug 22, 2017

Entrusting anyone else to watch your child may be one of the most difficult decisions to make as a parent. Whether it be just for a single day, or every day when you go to work, when you leave your child with someone else for the day, it can be scary not knowing what goes on while they are there. In most cases, daycares end up being just fine and extremely safe. Though, every now...

Fatal Car Accident in Middletown

Aug 15, 2017

On Monday on June 26th, a very serious car accident occurred in Middletown, New Jersey. The car accident left one pedestrian dead. Though neither the driver of the car, nor the pedestrian killed are being identified at this time. The woman was transported to a local hospital, only to be pronounced dead a few hours later. Though the car crash is still under investigation, the crash occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Hunters...

Is Chronic Lyme Disease Medical Malpractice?

Aug 8, 2017

Unfortunately, medical malpractice is becoming something that is more commonly occurring in today’s world. With an excessive amount of new medications being made, people are able to fix a great number of health issues. Some diseases are more common than others, while some diseases are on the rise. The issue is that some of these diseases are actually not even a disease, rather symptoms that can lead a doctor to believe they have a disease...

What Is Ghost Surgery?

Jul 26, 2017

“Ghost surgery” occurs when a surgeon performs surgery on another surgeon’s patient, and the surgeons are aware of the arrangement but the patient is not. Often, the surgeons don’t agree to “switch” until after the patient has already been sedated or anesthetized for the surgery itself. There are legitimate reasons for surgeons to switch places. For instance, one surgeon may have a sudden emergency, or a resident may perform or assist with surgery under the...