Most people know their own bodies well enough to know when something might be wrong. They may have a physical feeling that is not normal, or they may be aware of sensations that are unusual to their systems. When medical problems and questions arise, New Jersey...
Year: 2018
Vehicle accident on duty: workers’ comp or personal injury?
You’re driving the company car when another driver rear-ends you. Is that a work injury or does it go under car insurance? After clocking out for the day, you get run over in the company parking lot. Does your employer cover your injuries or are you on your...
How to care for your child after a concussion
Children that participate in sports like soccer, football or hockey have an increased risk of sustaining a concussion. New research has revealed that children who suffer a concussion heal differently than adults.The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association...
Can a third party be sued for a work injury?
A Florida trash collector has sued a neighborhood association for creating a safety hazard that led to his foot injury on the job.Many people think that you can’t sue for work injuries because of worker’s comp. It is true that you can’t sue your...
Who is responsible when an accident happens in inclement weather?
New Jersey is a great place to live, but anyone who has toughed it out through the winter in Burlington County knows that the weather can get very serious. When temperatures dip and the winds pick up, drivers can be subjected to significant threats from ice, snow, and...
When is a structured injury settlement appropriate?
If you win significant personal injury compensation, at trial or through negotiation, one important question is how the money is paid out.You might opt to take all the money now in one lump sum. Or it may be wise to structure the settlement to be paid out over a...
Nursing home residents have rights to be safe and secure
Giving up their freedom to live in nursing or residential care facilities can be difficult for Pennsylvania residents. Aside from not having the comforts of one's own home, a person must be able to trust the individuals and institution that have agreed to manage their...
Pediatricians group: infant walkers are “inherently dangerous”
A new study reveals that 2,000 babies are injured in the U.S. each year by infant walkers. The American Academy of Pedriatrics is flat-out calling for a ban on these popular baby products.The startling statistics support the doctors’ stance that the walkers...
Can new safety requirements prevent more motorcycle accidents?
The National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) has recently voted on the recommendation that new motorcycles should have anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and electronic stability controls (ESC). Federal requirements already mandate that all new cars must have ABS and ESC....
What constitutes a surgical error?
Depending upon a patient's medical needs and best course of treatment, surgery may be prescribed by a medical team to provide that individual with relief from an illness or ailment.While some surgical procedures have been refined to allow patients fast recovery times...