According to statistics, medical malpractice cases accounted for over $3 billion in payouts to injured parties in 2012. For many patients, however, it can be difficult to understand whether medical malpractice occurred, and residents of New Jersey may wonder what to...
Month: October 2014
What is product liability?
Product liability occurs when a manufacturer or anyone in the supply chain for a product is found liable for damages that are caused by a product. According to Cornell University's law library, plaintiffs must prove that a defect exists as part of the basis for a...
Seeking accountability when recalled products cause injury
Thousands of products are recalled each year by manufacturers who either voluntarily recall items that may be dangers or are made to recall defective products by regulatory agencies. It can be impossible for consumers to keep up with the number of recalls, creating...
Questions remain unanswered for New Jersey officer’s widow
When a family loses a loved one in a car accident, it's a moment in time that changes everything. Initially, there may be one word on their minds: why. Soon more questions begin to swirl around, and it's the answers that will help them recover and move on.Seeking...
More than driver fatigue at fault for Tracy Morgan crash?
Over the summer, news outlets published a number of stories regarding a fatal truck accident that involved actor and comedian Tracy Morgan. The accident was followed by individuals and agencies in New Jersey and across the nation, and not just become a celebrity was...