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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...

Common Slip and Fall Accidents in the Spring

May 4, 2021

While many of us are happy to be done with winter and in the full swing of spring, the spring season can come with its own safety hazards. In particular, Spring-Related Slip and Fall Hazards Slip and fall accidents are more prevalent in the spring due to the “April showers” that occur during the spring season. Wet weather during spring can cause slip and fall accidents because of: The melt of remaining frozen snow...

Common Injuries To Watch Out For On Memorial Day Weekend

May 3, 2021

Memorial Day Weekend is commonly thought of as the “unofficial start of Summer.” Although Memorial Day 2021 may still look a little different from weekends of the past due to COVID-19-related restrictions and closures, this year people still have many opportunities to get out and enjoy the holiday weekend. However, the activities that people enjoy on Memorial Day Weekend can lead to serious or potentially devastating accidents and injuries. Below are some of the most...

Filing a Car Accident Claim Against Another Driver

Apr 19, 2021

If you’ve been involved in a New Jersey’s No-Fault Insurance In New Jersey, after a car accident you may first turn to your own auto insurance policy for coverage for medical expenses and other economic losses such as lost wages under the personal injury protection in your policy. You can also recover any economic losses not compensated by your insurance from the driver or drivers at fault for the accident. However, if you selected...

Common Types of Birth Injuries to Mothers

Apr 4, 2021

Although Vaginal Tearing Most women suffer tears of the perineum (the skin between the vagina and anus) during childbirth. Usually tears are minor and heal within a short time following delivery. However, more serious tearing can occur to the vulva and muscles in the anus, which typically require surgical repair and have a longer recovery time. Vaginal tearing can occur for a number of reasons, including: Prolonged labor The baby suffers a shoulder dystocia...

When Do You Need A Personal Injury Lawyer?

Mar 11, 2021

Sometimes, those who have been involved in an accident are hesitant to place blame on the responsible party. They may feel that their incident was unavoidable or might even place blame on themselves – despite the fact that someone else’s negligence was actually the cause. Unfortunately, they are then left dealing with the aftermath of serious injuries and the cost of medical bills, rehabilitation and lost wages. In most cases, however, there is a reason...

What Can I Do if My Doctor Has Been Sued?

Mar 11, 2021

Have you ever wondered if your doctor has been sued? Not many people walk into the office for their annual physical or a teeth cleaning and think about lawsuits. But, this is something everyone should consider every now and then. Even though there’s plenty of training, technology, and rules in place; a doctor could still make a mistake, which could lead to a Research Your Doctor’s Background Lawsuits are public record. This means that...

What Are the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse?

Mar 5, 2021

If you and your family have a loved one in a nursing home, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the signs of What Are Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect? Nursing home abuse is typically defined as an intentional infliction of physical injury, or the use of confinement, intimidation, deprivation of care or privileges or the threat of deprivation, which results in pain, physical harm, or emotional or mental distress or anguish. Neglect...