After DUI accidents, bar proprietors punished under state law
It might sound like basic common sense for New Jersey bar owners and their employees to know that it is unwise to continue serving alcohol to people who are clearly intoxicated, but it still happens. What many might not realize is that there may be penalties with the...
Applying for workers’ comp after a workplace injury
No worker plans on getting injured in the workplace; however, many workers in New Jersey and elsewhere suffer this unfortunate fate. A workplace injury can truly shake ones world. It not only results in a worker suffering pain and requiring medical treatment, it is...
Who is responsible if a truck’s brakes fail?
Because of their size, weight and momentum, large commercial vehicles require significantly more space to stop safely, especially at highway speeds. As a result, truckers rely on their brake systems to keep themselves and other drivers safe on the roadway. If brakes...
Lack of informed consent can lead to medical malpractice
You control your body. A lot of people tend to forget this when they receive medical treatment. They oftentimes think that doctors have wide latitude when performing a surgery, for example, to remedy whatever those medical professionals think needs fixing. Yet,...
Week following daylight saving sees increased medical errors
In New Jersey, patients rely on medical professionals to have the knowledge and expertise to diagnose and treat them. While this is often the case, the reality is that medical professionals are human and are subject to human errors. They are also prone to the same...
Autumn safety tips for New Jersey boaters
Summer is drawing to a close, but that will certainly not stop the state’s boaters from hitting the water a few more times. Autumn is much less popular than summer for boating, but many enthusiasts will continue to hit the lakes, rivers and ocean. Whether you are...
What happens if an unlicensed driver hits your vehicle?
While driving on New Jersey’s roadways, you rely on other drivers to uphold the rules of the road to keep you and your passengers safe. However, after an accident, you may find that the other driver involved has failed to keep up one of the foundational requirements...
How dangerous is driving drowsy?
If you’ve ever gotten behind the wheel feeling sleepy and groggy, you’re in good company. Nearly half of adult drivers in the U.S. admit to regularly getting behind the wheel while drowsy, and over 40% of drivers admit to falling asleep behind the wheel at least once...
Beware the invisible dangers of flooded streets
Late summer storms batter the east coast of the U.S. every year. These often violent weather formations dump tons of water on coastal states like New Jersey, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. Heavy rainfall impairs driving by creating...
Issues stemming from the misdiagnosis of child abuse and neglect
A wrong diagnosis is often associated with worsened health conditions. This is very much true for many patients in New Jersey and elsewhere who suffer a misdiagnosis. However, for some children, a diagnostic error could significantly impact their life and possibly...
