Posts by Ferrara & Gable
These are the Most Common Car Accident Scenarios
When passing by a car accident, it is easy to dismiss the drivers involved as incompetent or irresponsible. This cognitive dissonance helps us distance ourselves from the reality that our risk of personal injury from an accident is often the same or even higher than those individuals we just drove past. Read on for some…
Read MoreFamous Product Liability Cases
When a product causes personal injury to the user, there may be grounds for pursuing litigation against the maker in order to recover financial compensation for damages incurred. To win their case, plaintiffs and their legal team must prove that either the design, manufacture or safety/warning of the product in question was defective in some…
Read MoreThese are the Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice
Going to the doctor for treatment should be the first step in the process of healing from injury or illness. When doctors fail us due to medical malpractice, it can betray our trust as well as our health. Read on for information on some of the most common types of medical malpractice in the United…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Trucking Accidents
The commercial trucking industry is a vital component of the American economy, transferring goods over vast distances through the nation’s highway systems. For passenger vehicles, however, the benefit these trucks provide is often overshadowed by the risks of personal injury that can result from accidents with these motorized behemoths. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration…
Read MoreSeeking Compensation for Damages? Know Your Options
When an individual suffers personal injury in an accident that involves other parties, they are likely going to want to know their options for pursuing litigation and ultimately receive monetary compensation for their damages. Read on for what New Jersey residents should know about the common types of damages awarded in personal injury cases. Compensatory…
Read MoreTop Traits of Effective New Jersey Personal Injury Attorneys
In contemporary American society, we as consumers are taught to shop around for the product or service that best fits our needs. We conduct research, ask other people who have bought the item or service, and test things ourselves before we buy. While this approach can often go smoothly when looking to buy a new…
Read MoreExamples of Pain and Suffering Settlements
Most people who have listened to the news or are vaguely familiar with legal settlements have heard the phrase “pain and suffering.” You might be surprised to learn that this phrase is a vital part of most personal injury cases. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by another…
Read MoreGood Samaritan Laws: What You Need to Know
When accidents occur, sometimes the help of a Good Samaritan can end up saving the day. The law has taken the stance that Good Samaritans should generally be protected when they are trying to help another. The purpose of Good Samaritan laws in the United States is to protect individuals who provide help to people…
Read MoreWhat are Hospital-Acquired Conditions?
Medical malpractice can take a number of forms including carelessness, negligence, and hospital-acquired conditions. You might now be wondering what hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) are. This term refers to when patients in a hospital contract a medical condition due to time spent in a hospital. Like other types of medical malpractice, hospital-acquired conditions often result in…
Read MoreWhat to do if You are Injured in an Accident at Work
Data compiled by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal that there are approximately 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries each year. If you are one of the workers who is injured in an accident, it is common to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to proceed. It is important in these situations, however, to…
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