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3 Tips to Avoid a DUI Accident On New Year’s Eve

Dec 31, 2021

Drunk driving has always been a worrying issue in America and the state of New Jersey is no exception. The statistics are gradually improving but are still definitely worrying. In 2018 about 22% of all driving fatalities in the state were caused by alcohol impairment and an even more worrying 27% of driving fatalities in individuals under 21 was attributed to alcohol intoxication. Sadly, New Year’s Eve and the days surrounding it are considered one...

Medical Malpractice During the Holiday Season

Dec 6, 2021

Many people choose to seek elective medical treatment during the holiday season, as they often have time from work and can also have time to recover from procedures without the worry of missing out on social events (which tend to be fewer in number during the post-holiday period). However, people who schedule medical treatment and procedures during the holidays may fail to think about the increased risk of Unfortunately, medical providers and facilities have...

Most Common Halloween Injuries

Oct 5, 2021

While Halloween is a fun holiday for children, families, and even teens and adults, the activities that people participate in on Halloween, like trick-or-treating or going out to parties, can put people at risk of serious injuries. If you or a loved one are hurt in an accident on Halloween, you need to know your legal rights and options. When an accident or injuries are caused due to someone’s negligence or recklessness,...

How Dangerous is Your Commute to Work?

Oct 3, 2021

If you commute to work, you may have to spend hours every day on the road. Every minute you spend commuting is a minute that you are at risk of being injured in a commuting accident. It can be easy to forget how dangerous your commute might be, but you should understand your legal rights and options if you are hurt on your way to or from work due to someone else’s negligence. ...

How Negligent Drivers Cause Severe Motorcycle Accidents

Sep 17, 2021

Unlike passenger vehicle accidents, What is Negligence? Negligence is when a person owes a legal duty of care to someone else and behaves in a way that is negligent of that duty. A few examples of negligence may include: Distracted driving: Driving under the influence: Driving without proper training: Speeding: These are only a few examples of negligence. Negligence may be a mistake, but it can lead to a severe motorcycle...

Top 4 Most Common Back to School Injuries (And How to Prevent Them)

Sep 8, 2021

The back-to-school season can be busy. It can also lead to new routines and sometimes, even injuries. Here are a few of the most common school injuries and how to prevent them: Sprained Ankles Kids are active and may be even more so when on the playground running around with their friends. Jumping off playground equipment and running through the hallways can lead them to trip and fall. Tripping and falling often lead to sprained...

Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in the Summer

Aug 6, 2021

New Jersey sees an increase in Driver Negligence Drivers of both a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle can act in a way that is negligent, leading to a motorcycle accident. This may include things like: Failure to yield Speeding Failure to pay attention to road signs Distracted driving While negligence may not always be intentional, it’s important to remember that anyone who gets behind the wheel of a vehicle owes a duty of...

Dangers of Texting While Walking

Jul 14, 2021

If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, call the Haddon Heights personal injury lawyers at Andres, Berger & Tran for a consultation. We commonly hear about texting and driving and how dangerous it is. An often-overlooked danger is that of texting while walking. Distractions can be dangerous, whether you are a driver or pedestrian. Do you know that walking while texting can lead to an accident? Do you know what your rights are if you’re injured as...

Tips to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents

Jun 18, 2021

If you were injured in a motorcycle accident in Haddon Heights, NJ, call the personal injury lawyers at Andres, Berger & Tran for a consultation. Because of the lack of safety devices and a protective barrier, Consider these tips to prevent motorcycle accidents: Keep Your Motorcycle in Good Working Condition Ensuring that your motorcycle is working properly is an important step in ensuring your safety when riding. This means testing things like the brakes and lights. It...

Top Five Most Common Prescription Drug Errors

Jun 12, 2021

If you were injured as a result of a medication error, call the Haddon Heights medical malpractice lawyers at Andres Berger for a consultation. When you visit your medical provider and they write you a prescription, you expect that they know what they are doing. When you pick that prescription up from the pharmacy, you also expect that the pharmacist fills the right prescription. This is not always the case. Prescription drug errors do occur...