Being a doctor is a difficult job. Even the best physicians make mistakes, which is why medical malpractice insurance exists for things like negligence or misdiagnosis. Humans make mistakes, but these mistakes can cause injury and even death.While we know that humans...
Month: May 2019
What are common causes of construction accidents?
Now that spring is here in Burlington County and summer is on its way, residents of the state can expect to see more orange barrels on the roads and the erection of new buildings and other construction projects. While maintaining our infrastructure systems and...
Many Uber, Lyft vehicles have outstanding recalls
Ride-hailing apps have become a part of our everyday lives. You may call a Lyft for a ride to the airport or get an Uber to avoid driving impaired after a night on the town. But a new study shows that the vehicles you’re riding in may not be as safe as...
Bedsores could be sign of nursing-home neglect
When we make the difficult choice to move a parent or a loved one to a nursing home, we’re doing it with their best interests in mind. What we expect from a nursing home is an environment where our loved ones will thrive and receive the care we’d give them...
Owners might not be liable for a customer’s slip and fall
Owning a business requires optimism in the face of risks. Retail spaces host every kind of person in all states of attention in every weather New Jersey gets. Injuries happen.When a customer is injured in your business, are you always liable for medical bills, lost...
Local arrests highlight risks to vulnerable adults
On April 29, two women working at a Mount Laurel residential facility that cares for developmentally disabled adults and children were charged with physically assaulting a disabled man.According to the criminal complaint, Martha Ruiz and Kendall Crouch are accused of...
There is no excuse for nursing home abuse and neglect
Sometimes, when an aged loved one needs a level of care that we cannot provide ourselves, it is necessary to place our loved one in a nursing home. These facilities can provide a high level of care, so that a person remains comfortable in their old age.Unfortunately,...
A 3rd party can be responsible when a drunk driver causes injury
Drunk drivers present a hazard to everyone who shares the road, often causing serious injuries to pedestrians, bicyclists, other drivers and passengers of other vehicles. Treating the serious injuries caused by this type of accident can be expensive and some injuries...