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Is Cerebral Palsy Always a Birth Injury?

Feb 18, 2020

We often put our full faith in our healthcare providers when we need medical help, but we have to remember that doctors are not infallible. Sometimes their negligence results in life-long and severe injuries – like Was your child diagnosed with cerebral palsy shortly after birth? Are you looking for answers? Below, we’ll discuss the different causes of cerebral palsy and the options parents have when their child has been diagnosed. What...

What Factors Will Impact My Personal Injury Claim Payout?

Feb 6, 2020

How much is your injury claim worth? What factors will impact your payout? These questions are important to answer before you decide to pursue a lawsuit. After all, it would be a waste of time, money and energy to attempt a lawsuit over a $50 hospital bill alone. Learn everything you need to know about the factors that will affect your injury payout below. The Severity of Your Injury The number one...

Getting Involved in a Collision as a Passenger

Jan 16, 2020

Steps Passengers Should Take After Being Injured in a Car Accident It happens to the best of us – you were riding around with your friends when you suddenly found yourself at the center of an accident scene. Regardless of fault, you’re likely just relieved that everyone’s alright. What happens if there are injuries, though? What should an injured passenger do after being in an accident? Is there a way to seek financial compensation if...

Jan 8, 2020

Pedestrian Accidents Caused by Negligence Getting behind the wheel and taking a drive becomes really routine for those of us with cars. It’s something that most of us do without much thought. Yet, driving can be extremely dangerous when we don’t take it too seriously. As you can imagine, a collision between a moving vehicle and a pedestrian is often disastrous. In the worst cases, it can cause the victim’s untimely death. Learn everything you...

Are Construction Sites More Dangerous In The Winter?

Jan 1, 2020

During the winter months, snow and ice makes its presence known throughout most of the United States. However, it can pose a safety hazard when it’s present on construction sites. That’s because the risk for Are construction sites more dangerous in the winter? The short answer is yes. And we’ll take a look at why they are shortly. Slips and falls can occur due to safety hazards. And they can be prevented if you...

Who Takes Responsibility for Medication Mistakes?

Dec 13, 2019

Medical Malpractice Overview Medical malpractice is something that you might not hear too much about, but it is unfortunately common. Taking the wrong medication can lead to a broad range of different symptoms and side effects. In the worst circumstances, medical malpractice can cost a patient his or her life. How Do These Mistakes Happen? One patient could receive the medication that was initially prescribed for a different patient because their records were somehow...

Texting and Driving in New Jersey: Wrongful Death Claims

Dec 6, 2019

Conviction for Fatal Distracted Driving Accident You’ve always heard it since you were a child – look both ways before crossing the street. Always use the crosswalk and be vigilant while walking or biking along the road. It’s wise advice, but no amount of advice can protect you from a distracted driver who isn’t even paying attention to the road. If a driver’s eyes are on their phone, then they’re traveling significant distances without...

Do Injuries Caused by Negligence Happen More Often in Winter?

Dec 6, 2019

Winter-Related Accidents When it comes to the popularity of the different seasons, it appears that most people living in the United States are not that fond of winer. Routine polls that have been taken for the past seven decades provide proof that people in America simply do not like winter. The days are much shorter, it gets dark too quickly, and it is hard to stay warm when temperatures are nearly below freezing outside. People...

Anti-Hazing Bill Passed by the Senate Committee in New Jersey

Dec 5, 2019

College Hazing Results in Tragic Death of Student Hazing is an activity that involves acts of coercion and humiliation. Victims of hazing events are often subject to inexcusable behavior by their peers. Not only has it caused trauma in the lives of many, but it has also caused deaths to occur. One victim of hazing, Timothy J. Piazza, was a student at Penn State University. He had his whole future ahead of him, but it...

Types and Consequences of OBGYN Malpractice

Nov 10, 2019

Obstetrical Malpractice A mother places her full-hearted trust into her OBGYN doctors and other healthcare providers during her pregnancy and delivery. Sadly, mistakes do occur on a regular basis during these events. What are the most common types of Types of OBGYN Malpractice OBGYN malpractice happens when an obstetrician or their staff members fail to meet the standard of care expected of them when caring for their patient. A lot of things...