State consumer protection organizations, county and municipal offices and other governmental agencies are commemorating the state's safety week with tips and suggestions designed to assist residents in recognizing ways to prevent injuries. Because brain injuries are...
Year: 2015
How can studying large truck crashes help New Jersey residents?
Because many of the worst automobile crashes involve big rigs, it's not surprising that government and state agencies devote many resources to safety initiatives to help prevent them. The size and typical use of these 18-wheelers can create dangerous situations for...
Discrepancies and mistakes: radiology errors
While the vast majority of patients treated in both inpatient and outpatient settings in New Jersey and across the country receive appropriate and timely care, medical treatments are provided by people and people can make mistakes. When discussing medical malpractice,...
Mild traumatic brain injury: Seeking compensation
Experiencing any forceful contact to the head that disrupts natural functions is the commonly accepted definition of traumatic brain injury. It's often referred to as a TBI. On occasion, a brain injury is the result of an illness or stroke, but they are known as...
Car accident investigation reveals off-duty policemen was drunk
Just about every day there are news reports that contain details of a car wreck on New Jersey roads. Some involve serious injuries, extensive damage and much liability for the driver at fault. Victims in these car crashes might be able to aid their recoveries by...
What are some product liability defenses and guidelines?
New Jersey law provides an opportunity for an individual or family who suffered injuries because of a defective or dangerous product to recover damages against the manufacturer or supplier. These claims can be based on, among other things, harmful drugs, unsafe...
What constitutes medical malpractice?
While it would be wonderful for all medical treatments and procedures to go exactly as planned, the medical world is fueled by people, and people do make mistakes. In some cases, treatment doesn't turn out as hoped even though no mistake is made. Given these truths,...
Truck driver fatigue: It’s a danger to us all
Freight moves all over this country at a remarkable pace. The vast majority of it gets from here to there by truck. Because much of the road travel consists of long-haul trips, it's not surprising that truck driver fatigue plays a role in the inevitably high number of...
Planning for financial recovery after brain injury is critical
People who suffer traumatic brain injuries and the families who love them are devastated by the personal injury. It doesn't matter what the circumstances were that caused the harm when one drills down to what it will likely take to recover and move on. Out of fear,...
Dangerous product leads to serious side effects and lawsuit
Consumers are responsible for reading labels and understanding all about what foods and beverages they are ingesting. But what if something dangerous is included in a product, and the negligent manufacturer doesn't put a warning about the risks on the label or...