It's a heartbreaking reality that many nursing home residents develop bedsores. These sores can be incredibly painful, and in some cases, lead to serious health complications. If you or a loved one is currently residing in a nursing home, it's important to be aware of...
Personal Injury
Could medication errors become criminal cases?
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...
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...
What is a flail chest injury and how does it occur?
No one expects to get into a serious car accident, but it can happen. Residents of New Jersey involved in a serious crash might be left reeling with an injury known as “flail chest.” What is a flail chest injury? A flail chest injury is a catastrophic injury that can...
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...
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...
What can cause delayed symptoms of a spinal cord injury?
Most people associate spinal cord injuries with some amount of paralysis. While paralysis is one possible symptom of this type of injury, it is not the only symptom. Someone who has an injured spinal cord may experience altered sensations, spasms, loss of bladder...
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....
Common mistakes after an accident
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...
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...