Suffering a severe injury in a car accident is a difficult thing to deal with. Talking with doctors, police, and insurance agents can leave a victim exhausted and confused. Making a mistake during this time can jeopardize the best possible outcome for a victim, so...
Month: July 2020
When prescribed medication causes birth defects
Medical malpractice lawsuits from birth injuries are common in New Jersey, but many new parents do not know that doctors may be liable for certain birth defects as well. While birth injuries generally occur during the delivery process, defects are often the result of...
4 tips to protect an elder from nursing home abuse and neglect
Elder abuse is disturbingly prevalent in the United States. According to the CDC, one out of every 10 people age 60 or older will experience some type of elder abuse – and this statistic is likely an underestimate because victims are often unable or afraid to report...
COVID-19 outbreak in nursing homes may be masking abuse of residents
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in New Jersey, one of the early epicenters of the outbreak in the United States. Tragically, the disease has been particularly deadly to our most vulnerable populations, including those who live in nursing homes. As a...
2 types of postures after a serious traumatic brain injury
Few things are more dangerous than a blow to the head. A person can suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and still be alert, conscious, and mobile. It can be difficult to recognize a TBI. Left untreated, a TBI may even prove to be fatal. It’s vital for a person to...