Blog | Andres, Berger & Tran

Mar 18, 2026

A fall in a nursing home is not always just an accident. If your parent, spouse, or other loved one suffers a serious fall in a New Jersey nursing home, you may be left with more questions than answers. These are not small concerns. For many South Jersey families, a nursing home fall is the moment when deeper problems begin to come into focus. A once reassuring facility may suddenly seem disorganized, inattentive, or...

Signs of Infection Were Ignored After Surgery: Do You Have a Malpractice Case in NJ?

Mar 4, 2026

Surgery is supposed to help you heal, not leave you facing a medical emergency during recovery. Yet for some patients and families in New Jersey, the days after a procedure become frightening for all the wrong reasons. A fever spikes. Pain gets worse instead of better. The incision starts to look swollen, red, or begins draining. Concerns are raised, but the response feels delayed, incomplete, or too dismissive. Then the infection becomes more serious, and...

Preeclampsia and the Standard of Care: When Maternal Monitoring Failures Lead to Permanent Birth Injuries

Feb 24, 2026

Missed warning signs should not transform a pregnancy into a life-threatening emergency. Yet, for some families, this crisis becomes a reality when preeclampsia is improperly identified, monitored, or treated. While many cases can be managed successfully with appropriate monitoring and intervention, preeclampsia can escalate rapidly, causing harm to both mother and baby. A breakdown in maternal monitoring can have catastrophic results. The consequences can be severe for both mother and child. For babies, prolonged oxygen...

Failure to Rescue After Surgery in New Jersey: When Delays May Point to Hospital Malpractice

Feb 10, 2026

A routine surgery is supposed to reduce risk, not create a crisis. When a patient declines rapidly after surgery and warning signs are missed, delayed, or brushed aside, families are often left with the same painful question: In hospital quality discussions, this kind of breakdown is sometimes described as failure to rescue (FTR). It generally refers to a hospital’s inability to prevent death after a treatable complication develops. In real life, it can look...

Permanent Injuries After Medical Malpractice: Seeking Justice in New Jersey

Jan 21, 2026

What to Do If a Doctor’s Mistake Left You with Permanent Injuries Discovering that a As we move into 2026, the complexity of medical litigation in New Jersey continues to evolve. Navigating the legal landscape of medical malpractice requires a deep understanding of NJ’s statutes and the high evidentiary bars set by our courts. At The Law Offices of Andres, Berger & Tran, we have dedicated our practice to representing victims of medical negligence...

Winter Car Accidents in New Jersey: Steps to Take After a Crash on Icy Roads

Jan 7, 2026

Winter in New Jersey brings more than just a drop in temperature. It transforms daily commutes into high-stakes navigation across icy roads and treacherous patches of black ice. Whether you are traveling on I-295 through Cherry Hill, navigating the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County, or driving through local neighborhoods in Haddonfield, the risk of a serious collision is at its peak during these freezing winter months. In the aftermath of a Immediate Safety...

How Emergency Room Overcrowding During the Holidays Can Lead to Dangerous Mistakes

Dec 24, 2025

The holiday season is supposed to be a time for family, travel, and celebration. Unfortunately, it is also one of the busiest times of year for hospital emergency rooms in New Jersey and across the country. Respiratory viruses surge, winter weather contributes to crashes and falls, and many people delay care until symptoms become unbearable. The result is a perfect storm of overcrowded emergency departments, longer wait times, and stressed clinical teams making high-stakes decisions...

5 Signs Your Hospital May Have Been Negligent In Your Loved One’s Care

Dec 10, 2025

When a loved one goes into the hospital, you expect careful monitoring, clear communication, and timely treatment. However, when something feels off and your family starts getting vague answers, it is natural to wonder whether the hospital made mistakes. Hospital negligence can happen in many ways, through Below are What Hospital Negligence Can Look Like In Real Life Hospitals treat complex cases every day, and bad outcomes do not always mean negligence occurred...

Pediatric Malpractice Outside The Delivery Room: Missed Infections, Meningitis, And Other Childhood Emergencies

Nov 28, 2025

When most people hear “ Conditions like meningitis, sepsis, appendicitis, and serious RSV infections often start with “typical” symptoms such as fever, vomiting, or breathing trouble. The difference between a full recovery and permanent disability can be a matter of hours. When doctors, hospitals, or urgent care centers fail to recognize the danger, children can be left with brain damage, amputations, or worse. As a firm that focuses exclusively on medical malpractice in New Jersey,...

Telehealth Malpractice in New Jersey: When Remote Care Crosses the Line Into Negligence

Nov 14, 2025

Telehealth has changed the way many of us see doctors in New Jersey. A video visit from the sofa, a quick message through a portal, or a prescription ordered after a short online questionnaire can feel fast and convenient. For many conditions, telemedicine is safe and appropriate. For others, it can be dangerous. When a virtual doctor visit leads to a missed diagnosis, delayed treatment, or a serious medication error, patients often ask the same...