Medical errors occur more commonly than many people realize. Doctors, nurses, hospitals, medical facilities, and other healthcare providers are guilty of making mistakes and acting negligently. Patients might not realize mistakes were made until months or years later when they discover a medical error caused them harm. An example of this type...
Medical Malpractice vs. Bad Outcome: Know the Difference
A bad outcome does not mean our doctor or medical provider is guilty of medical malpractice. A bad outcome can occur in a medical situation even when all precautions are followed and doctors do everything they can to help their patients. Sometimes, there is nothing anyone can do to cure a disease...
Do Pre-Existing Conditions Affect a Personal Injury Case?
You were injured in an accident in New Jersey that was not your fault. You expect to receive compensation for your damages from the person who caused your injuries. However, an insurance adjuster tells you that your claim is being denied because you have a pre-existing health condition...
A Violation of a Standard of Care and Cerebral Palsy
Medical providers and doctors are held to a high standard of care. When they violate a standard of care, the result can be catastrophic injuries. Mistakes and errors during prenatal care or childbirth could result in a child developing cerebral palsy. Our New Jersey personal injury attorney can help you seek...
Ask the Attorney: My Friend Borrowed My Car And Was In An Accident. Does That Make Me Liable?
Some car owners do not allow anyone else to drive their cars. However, if you are willing to let a friend or other person borrow your car, you need to understand your potential liability if your friend is involved in an accident while driving your car. Our New Jersey car accident...
Big Medical Bill Following A Car Accident: Resources for the Injured
A car accident in New Jersey can cause severe injuries and property damage. The medical bills and costs can be overwhelming and cause financial stress for the victim and their family. If you were injured in a car accident and have big medical bills, this blog by our New Jersey car...
Can You Sue A Healthcare Provider For Causing Pain?
Most medical procedures result in some level of pain or discomfort. Doctors, nurses, and other medical providers tell patients they can expect some pain or discomfort. However, what happens if your healthcare provider causes you pain intentionally or negligently? Can you sue a healthcare provider for causing pain? In this blog, our...
Is a Commercial Trucker Held to Higher Standards on the Road?
Commercial trucks are involved in thousands of accidents each year. Sadly, the majority of the people injured or killed in large truck accidents are occupants of other vehicles. An 80,000-pound semi-truck easily crushes a passenger vehicle.
Because truck accidents cause catastrophic injuries, commercial truck drivers...
Subway, Buses, and Trains—Are There Any Differences in Lawsuits With Various Types of Mass Transit? — Part 3/3 in a Series on Mass Transit
If you get injured in a bus accident today or some other type of mass transit accident, you will probably have many questions. This blog will address the issue of subways, buses, and trains. Are there any differences in lawsuits with various types of mass transit?
This blog is...
Tips for Navigating Disputes Between Business Partners & Why You Need a Litigator Specializing in Business
The holidays can lead to fights between family members. What about when there's conflict between business partners? A family dispute could ruin a family dinner. However, disputes between business partners could end in business litigation. The result could be costly verdicts and settlements.
This blog post covers how...