Doctors are human, and therefore they are capable of making mistakes. However, medical mistakes can prove to be costly to patients, and can lead to a worsened condition. Patients harmed by a doctor’s error may want to learn more about two major types of medical...
Year: 2022
How do dram shop laws relate to drunk driving crashes?
Were you injured in a drunk driving accident? If so, you likely want to hold the drunk driver accountable, perhaps through a personal injury lawsuit. You might also ask if the drunk driver the only one to blame. What about the place that sold them the intoxicating...
What can I do if a negligent driver cannot pay?
Under New Jersey law, negligent drivers who cause motor vehicle accidents are responsible for paying compensation to their victims. As much as possible, this compensation is supposed to put the victim in the same financial position as they were before their motor...
Road safety issues to discuss with your teen driver
Teenagers in New Jersey look forward to the day they get their driver’s license and the freedom it affords them. In their eagerness to drive and due to their inexperience, they are likely to make a few mistakes along the way, sometimes leading to a serious car crash....
Report issues advice on reducing distracted driving accidents
Auto accidents with injuries and fatalities continue to be a problem in New Jersey and across the United States. This is true even with advanced safety features and technological advancements. One ongoing worry is distracted driving. With the fatality statistics...
Filing a claim after retail slip-and-fall
Not many of us would consider walking through a grocery store as an inherently dangerous activity. However, a routine trip to the grocery store can turn into a devastating life event in a matter of minutes. Just ask the thousands of Americans who are involved in a...
How are car accidents treated in New Jersey?
For many of us, we have already been in a car accident and have the scars to prove it. However, for some lucky few, they have yet to be in a car accident. And, for those uninitiated, this post will explain what happens after a car accident. Police reports First, if...
Road rage leads to criminal charges, possible personal injury claims
Unfortunately, road rage is a common phenomenon on New Jersey’s highways. Road rage is almost always reported as a crime, but everyone, especially the perpetrator of the incident, should remember that road rage can also carry a cause of action for significant personal...
Marijuana DUI auto accidents a safety worry in New Jersey
Drivers who are under the influence in New Jersey are a frequent cause of auto accidents. Commonly, people who commit a DUI do so after drinking too much alcohol. Excessive alcohol use is a problem as is driving under the influence of drugs. While that is often linked...
Diagnostic errors a common form of medical malpractice
Most of us will have some sort of medical issue that requires treatment at some point in our lives. As a result, we will need to rely on doctors and other trained medical professionals to diagnose our condition, recommend treatment, prescribe medication, and perform...
