Blog Category | Personal injury
February 17, 2025
When Is A Business Liable For Slip-and-fall Injuries?
Many slip-and-falls don’t result in serious injuries. However, some of them do. People can break bones, sustain soft tissue injuries or even incur traumatic brain injuries when they fall. Particularly when an injured person has major medical expenses and lost wages, they might hope to hold a business or property...
Read MoreNovember 14, 2024
What Is Hemiplegia?
Hemiplegia is a form of paralysis that affects just one side of the body. It differs from what people tend to think of as “paralysis” and can generally affect the victim’s arm, leg and even facial muscles on the affected side. Hemiplegia often leaves victims with limited mobility and extensive...
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2024
How The Cooler Seasons Increase Slip-and-fall Risk
As the summer heat gives way to the cooler temperatures of autumn, everything from people’s wardrobes to their schedules may change. Those with children have to get used to the school schedule again. Drivers may need to start preparing for the hazards of winter driving. People also need to pay...
Read MoreAugust 14, 2024
3 Reasons Disfiguring Scars Can Impact Earning Potential
There are many different types of injuries that can cause disfiguring scars. Car crashes, fires caused by defective products and dog bite attacks could all leave people with permanent scars. Scars in visible locations, such as the face, neck and hands, can be particularly challenging to live with after an...
Read MoreJune 14, 2024
Common Causes Of Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents remain an unfortunate reality on New Jersey’s roads, with distracted driving, speeding, and driving under the influence among the leading culprits. Recent data highlights the prevalence of these preventable factors contributing to crashes, injuries, and fatalities statewide each year. Common causes of accidents Several factors, from driver...
Read MoreJune 03, 2024
Slip-and-falls Are A Serious Summer Safety Concern
There are a variety of different seasonal risk factors that people in New Jersey need to know about in order to facilitate their personal safety and the safety of others. Discussions of seasonal risks often call to mind winter in particular, but every season has its own unique hazards. The...
Read MoreApril 26, 2024
Motorists And Cyclists Sharing The Road
When warm weather comes to Cherry Hill, cycling enthusiasts strap on their helmets and head for their favorite trails. Still, others enjoy urban riding or look forward to using their bicycle for their daily commute. So, now is a good time to brush up on some roadway safety tips. Mutual...
Read MoreDecember 14, 2023
Is A Small Dog’s Bite Anything To Worry About?
When people think of “dangerous dog bites” they generally think of big dogs, with powerful jaws, like the American Pit Bull or a Cane Corso. A small dog, like Shih Tzu or a Chihuahua, just doesn’t evoke the same kind of fear. However, size doesn’t really matter when it comes...
Read MoreJuly 31, 2023
Accident-related Spinal Cord Injuries Can Lead To Complications
If you have ever wondered why it is so important to be cautious when filing a car accident claim, consider this: After spending your accident compensation, what if you learned that your injuries need more treatment or medical attention? That is often the case with spinal cord injuries, which pose...
Read MoreMay 06, 2023
3 Types Of Expenses People With Spinal Cord Injuries Must Cover
Car crashes, falls, medical errors and even interpersonal violence can cause debilitating spinal cord injuries. The spinal cord serves as the conduit between the brain and the rest of the body. It interprets sensory information sent from throughout the body and sends motor function instructions from the brain to someone’s...
Read MoreMarch 15, 2022
Causes Of Traumatic Brain Injuries In New Jersey
Most concussions aren’t substantial and result in only mild symptoms that go away quickly. However, some lead to traumatic brain injury that can impact patients for years down the line. What is a TBI and how does it happen? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is any injury or damage to...
Read MoreFebruary 01, 2021
Intentional Infliction Of Emotional Distress
New Jersey residents injured in an accident that is the fault of someone else or a company may get compensated for emotional distress. Generally, there are two ways that the court may view these situations. Pain and suffering Typically, you can receive monetary damages for pain and suffering when you...
Read MoreAugust 05, 2020
How Scars Affect Psychosocial Health
Humans place a great deal of emphasis on beauty. In fact, according to Penn Medicine News, Americans alone spend more than $12 billion a year on procedures designed to enhance their appearance. The most common cosmetic procedures include nipping, tucking and tanning. Why, though, is appearance so important? Research shows...
Read MoreJuly 17, 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 genetics, factors during the mother’s pregnancy...
Read MoreMay 26, 2020
Have You Been Injured? Get Medical Help Immediately.
Whether you have been in a car crash, have taken a fall on a poorly-maintained sidewalk or were harmed by a faulty product, you may not know what to do next. Reporting your accident to authorities is critical, but it is also essential to have your injuries examined by a...
Read MoreMay 21, 2020
Scaffolding Safety Requirements On Construction Sites
New Jersey construction jobs range from retail centers and high rise buildings to hospitals and infrastructure projects. They are a sign of a growing, thriving economy. However, construction workers must deal with various hazards every day, making it one of the most dangerous careers in the country. We often represent...
Read MoreDecember 05, 2019
What Are The Most Common Causes Of Spinal Cord Injuries?
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are life-altering injuries that not only affect someone’s ability to move and feel, but also cost individuals thousands of dollars each year in medical expenses and other related costs. Although many people are aware of this devastating type of injury, they remain in the dark regarding...
Read MoreJuly 23, 2019
What Is The Lifetime Cost Of Care For A Spinal Cord Injury?
Being released from the hospital and going home can be a big accomplishment after being diagnosed with a spinal cord injury (SPI). However, going home after your injury can get you wondering about your future. You probably already expect that your injury may affect your mobility, self-sufficiency and daily routines....
Read MoreMay 20, 2019
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 wages, and damages? Does...
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2019
Are Public Schools Immune From Personal Injury Lawsuits?
A recent case next door in Philadelphia hinged on whether the local school district could be sued for a child’s injury in gym class. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court said yes. Contrary to a stubborn myth, government entities do not have blanket immunity from lawsuits. You can sue the schools if...
Read MoreOctober 23, 2018
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 found for children under 13, concussion symptoms usually last three times...
Read MoreOctober 09, 2018
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...
Read MoreAugust 24, 2018
Typical Recovery Time For Different Injuries
We all heal at different rates. We each have different pain thresholds. Your bone fracture or concussion will not be the same as the next person’s. But doctors – and employers and insurance companies and lawyers – rely on statistical averages to gauge how long you can expect to be...
Read MoreJune 25, 2018
Equipment Rental Safety
Summer is a great time to get things done around the house. The days are long, the weather is nice, and it feels good to just be outdoors doing sometime. Many times, working in the yard or garden involves renting or borrowing equipment to get the job done. And when...
Read MoreMay 30, 2018
Do You Really Know What Drowning Looks Like?
On TV, a drowning person flails and splashes and yells for help. This creates dramatic tension and sets up the heroic rescue. In real life, drowning does not look like that. Unlike TV and the movies, the person makes very little sound — struggling briefly before slipping below the water’s...
Read MoreApril 10, 2018
Dog Bite Prevention Is A Year-round Concern
Spring has finally arrived, meaning more people walking and jogging, more kids playing outside. Getting outdoors can also mean more interactions with dogs. April 8-14 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week. Any dog – even the normally friendly pet next door – can inflict a serious bite. Take a moment...
Read MoreJuly 25, 2012
Distracted New Jersey Driver Causes Injuries To 8 Others
One of the most serious dangers to motorists in New Jersey and across the country is the threat of distracted drivers, or drivers who are texting or talking on their handheld cell phones. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, in 2010 over 416,000 people were injured in crashes involving...
Read MoreJune 13, 2012
Contaminated Dog Food In New Jersey Leads To Federal Lawsuit
Every day Mt. Laurel residents shop for and buy products that, without proper oversight, could be potentially dangerous. But because of state and federal laws, most people feel completely safe when they use or consume the products they buy. What happens, though, when someone becomes sick or injured through the...
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