Good 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…
Read MoreFive Tips for Finding a Great New Jersey Accident Lawyer
Automobile accidents can occur in a second, but they also have the potential to permanently change a person’s life. Following many accidents, it is common to be faced with overwhelming medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages. If another party is responsible for your accident, you deserve to pursue compensation for the resulting damage.…
Read MoreCan You Sue for Medication Errors?
The Food and Drug Administration reports that 1.3 million individuals are harmed as a result of medication (or prescription) errors each year in the United States. The primary issue in malpractice cases is whether a party was negligent in performing its duties. To constitute negligence, an act of medical malpractice must be something more than…
Read MoreHow New Jersey PIP Insurance Works
If you were involved in a car accident, it is likely that you have heard the acronym PIP used. PIP (personal injury protection) is a type of “no-fault” coverage that provides compensation for both lost wages and medical costs. PIP compensation is paid regardless of who was responsible for causing a motor vehicle. Given its…
Read MoreWhat to Expect During Mediation and Arbitration
Arbitration and mediation are two types of alternative dispute resolution, which were created to decrease costs as well as provide structure to the unpredictable nature of traditional litigation. Unlike court cases, mediation and arbitration do not become part of a public record, which means that it is often possible to retain confidentiality during these processes.…
Read MoreNew Jersey Accident Laws That Protect You
The New Jersey Department of Transportation reports that in 2017 there were 270,331 vehicle collisions in the state. Many of these accidents resulted in injuries as well as fatalities. While this number is lower than the number of accidents that occurred in the state in 2005, it still represents a substantial number of people. For…
Read MoreTypes of Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases: What New Jersey Residents Should Know
Think about the last time you visited the doctor’s office. No matter if it was a routine check-up or an in-depth consultation or procedure, chances are there was an inherent degree of trust and respect that transpired between yourself and the medical professional with whom you met. When this trust is broken due to medical…
Read MoreCommon Slip and Fall Sites: What New Jersey Residents Should Know
While some people drift through their days with grace and balance, others seem cursed with two eternal left feet, tripping over anything and everything imaginable. While we all have our own personal levels of clumsiness, there are situations in which slips and falls occur due to no fault of our own but rather the negligence…
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