Personal Injury Examples and Why You Need an Attorney
Common Personal Injury Examples Personal injury law allows accident victims to obtain compensation when another party intentionally or negligently causes an accident that results in their injuries. The following will outline some of the most common personal injury examples as well as why you should obtain the assistance of an experienced personal injury to pursue…
Read MoreWhy Nursing Home Neglect is on the Rise
Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse The statistics regarding nursing home neglect and abuse suggest that it occurs at an alarming and increasing rate. More than two million cases of elder abuse are reported each year. Additionally, one out of every 10 individuals experiences some type of elder abuse. Those numbers represent only those cases that have been…
Read MoreHow to Pursue Personal Injury Claims
How to Handle Personal Injury Claims If you experienced an injury as the result of another person’s negligence, it is often wise to pursue the options of personal injury claims to help you receive the compensation that you deserve for the resulting damages. Because pursuing personal injury claims lawsuits in New Jersey can be challenging, it…
Read MoreWhat is the Average Car Accident Settlement?
The Basics of a Car Accident Settlement The average car accident settlement a victim receives after an auto accident is a hard thing to calculate. A personal injury settlement amount really depends heavily on the specific details of the case. There are, however, some ways to come to broad estimates that can help you understand…
Read MoreWhat is Considered Dental Malpractice?
Understanding Dental Malpractice When many people think about medical malpractice, they think about medical errors that occur involving doctors or at medical facilities. There is, however, a growing number of dental malpractice cases occurring across New Jersey. These cases can involve errors committed by a variety of professionals in the dental industry including dentists, dental…
Read MoreFood Health and Safety Laws You Should Know
Details Around Food Health and Safety Laws in New Jersey The Centers for Disease Control report that each year, approximately one in six individuals becomes sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 individuals die from foodborne diseases. In an effort to decrease the risk of these accidents, the state of New Jersey has passed a number…
Read MoreCan You Sue for Medication Errors?
Legal Guide to Medication Errors Each year, thousands of people in the United States are harmed by medical malpractice. While medical malpractice can involve a number of different acts, it includes situations in which a medical provider harms a patient through negligence or providing care to a patient that does not meet the accepted standard…
Read MoreWhat to do if You are Injured in an Accident at Work
How to Respond if You’re in an Accident at Work Despite numerous programs designed by companies to decrease the risk of workplace injuries, accidents still occur every day in this country. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that in 2016 there were 5,190 workers killed while on the job. When workplace accidents occur, it…
Read MoreHow a Motorcycle Accident Attorney Can Improve Your Claim
Why You Should Consider a Motorcycle Accident Attorney Motorcyclists who are in accidents are at much greater risk of being seriously injured than motor vehicle drivers involved in car accidents. An experienced motorcycle accident attorney will often be able to help accident victims obtain the compensation they deserve. Motorcycle accident victims can benefit from the…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Significance of Criminal Negligence
In New Jersey, negligence lawsuits are commenced when a person is injured as the result of another person’s careless actions. If a person fails to use reasonable caution and another individual is harmed, the injured person is often able to obtain compensation. Criminal negligence, however, is a distinct type of negligence that plays a unique role…
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