Medication errors account for an estimated 7,000 to 9,000 deaths annually. Will future medication errors in New Jersey be prosecuted as negligent homicide instead of medical malpractice because of a recent guilty verdict involving a nurse who made a fatal mistake? Do...
Year: 2022
Common car crash injuries in New Jersey
Generally, car accidents can cause injury to any part of your body. It's important to know the common types of injuries you're likely to face to put yourself in a better protective position while driving in New Jersey. The major car accident injuries in New Jersey...
Accident facts that may indicate you have a wrongful death case
Details matter significantly when auto accidents are being adjudicated in New Jersey, and especially in wrongful death legal actions. Most auto accident cases fall within standard liability parameters, but there can also be a basis for a wrongful death legal action...
Common causes of truck accidents in New Jersey
New Jersey transportation companies make money based on the number of deliveries they complete and the timely fashion in which this is accomplished. The problem is that the rush to deliver can also often result in truck accidents. Here are a few elements of truck...
Keeping teens safe in the deadly 100 days of summer
The "deadly 100 days of summer" is a common phrase in New Jersey that refers to the period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day when motor vehicle accidents are most likely to occur among teenagers. There are many reasons why this is the case. Why are teenagers...
Some alarming motorcycle accident statistics
Each year, motor vehicle accidents kill or injure thousands of Americans. In New Jersey, motorcycle accidents kill approximately 100 people a year. The accidents are classified based on the factors leading to the crash, the motorcyclist's age, gender and behaviors. 1....
Defensive driving practices are essential in summer
Summertime always brings more highway traffic as people travel to destinations both close and far away. New Jersey is no stranger to this pattern. The uptick in traffic also means an increase in potential highway hazards when there are motorists who are in a hurry to...
What are the most common hidden injuries from car accidents?
Car accidents can be life-changing for New Jersey residents. Certain types of injuries can stay hidden for a period of time after a crash. These are the ones you should look out for. Concussion Traumatic brain injuries like concussions are highly common after a car...
Common types of injuries after vehicle crashes
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration estimates vehicle crashes caused 2.74 injuries in 2019. A New Jersey resident may experience several types of injuries, depending on speed and site of impact. Soft tissue injuries A sprain damages the ligaments,...
Suing over a driver’s negligence
If you have been in a car accident in New Jersey, the police report may find that the other motorist was driving recklessly. It may be possible to sue the other driver to recover some of your losses both in terms of medical bills and lost wages. Types of reckless...