Blog: Personal Injury

You Had to Stop Medical Treatment After an Accident. Can That Hurt Your Injury Claim?

Jun 30, 2026

You may have begun medical treatment after an accident because pain, headaches, numbness, or limited movement were interfering with your work, sleep, family responsibilities, or daily routine. Then continuing care became difficult. An insurance company stopped authorizing treatment, a provider stopped accepting your coverage, or you were left waiting for a referral. You may have been unable to afford the copayments, arrange transportation, take more time away from work, or keep up with appointments while...

You Already Gave the Insurance Adjuster a Recorded Statement. What Happens Now?

Jun 12, 2026

The insurance adjuster called while you were still trying to understand what had happened. You may have been dealing with pain, medical appointments, vehicle repairs, missed work, or concern about how the accident would affect your family. The adjuster sounded polite. The questions seemed routine. You agreed to let the conversation be recorded because you thought it was simply part of moving the claim forward. Now you may be replaying your answers and wondering whether...

Most Common Halloween Injuries

Oct 5, 2021

While Halloween is a fun holiday for children, families, and even teens and adults, the activities that people participate in on Halloween, like trick-or-treating or going out to parties, can put people at risk of serious injuries. If you or a loved one are hurt in an accident on Halloween, you need to know your legal rights and options. When an accident or injuries are caused due to someone’s negligence or recklessness,...

Top 4 Most Common Back to School Injuries (And How to Prevent Them)

Sep 8, 2021

The back-to-school season can be busy. It can also lead to new routines and sometimes, even injuries. Here are a few of the most common school injuries and how to prevent them: Sprained Ankles Kids are active and may be even more so when on the playground running around with their friends. Jumping off playground equipment and running through the hallways can lead them to trip and fall. Tripping and falling often lead to sprained...

Dangers of Texting While Walking

Jul 14, 2021

If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, call the Haddon Heights personal injury lawyers at Andres, Berger & Tran for a consultation. We commonly hear about texting and driving and how dangerous it is. An often-overlooked danger is that of texting while walking. Distractions can be dangerous, whether you are a driver or pedestrian. Do you know that walking while texting can lead to an accident? Do you know what your rights are if you’re injured as...

Common Injuries To Watch Out For On Memorial Day Weekend

May 3, 2021

Memorial Day Weekend is commonly thought of as the “unofficial start of Summer.” Although Memorial Day 2021 may still look a little different from weekends of the past due to COVID-19-related restrictions and closures, this year people still have many opportunities to get out and enjoy the holiday weekend. However, the activities that people enjoy on Memorial Day Weekend can lead to serious or potentially devastating accidents and injuries. Below are some of the most...

When Do You Need A Personal Injury Lawyer?

Mar 11, 2021

Sometimes, those who have been involved in an accident are hesitant to place blame on the responsible party. They may feel that their incident was unavoidable or might even place blame on themselves – despite the fact that someone else’s negligence was actually the cause. Unfortunately, they are then left dealing with the aftermath of serious injuries and the cost of medical bills, rehabilitation and lost wages. In most cases, however, there is a reason...

How Can Distracted Shoppers Cause Accidents?

Dec 3, 2020

One of the busiest shopping seasons is just getting started. There will be plenty of traffic on the roads and in the parking lots of many stores. This can also be a hotbed for various car and While it might be the most wonderful time of the year, it’s not so wonderful for the insurance companies when they will be handling more high volume calls than usual. Drivers and pedestrians both have a tendency...

Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Jul 23, 2020

Life is full of difficult decisions but one of the hardest is determining when it’s time to move your parent or loved one into a nursing home. The decision is rarely taken lightly; you’ll tour the nursing facility and ask questions in an effort to make the most well-informed decision you can. After all, this is your loved one we’re talking about. Their health and safety is of utmost importance. But what happens when that...

Understanding the Difference Between Personal Injury & Bodily Injury

May 5, 2020

Personal injury There are also major differences between personal injury and bodily injury regarding things like their statute of limitations and the claims process. We explain more below. Types of Injuries One of the major differences between personal injury and bodily injury is the type of injuries included with each one. Personal injuries often include injuries from an accident. These include but are not limited to: Car accidents Truck accidents Medical malpractice Defective products...