Can I Sue for a Burn Injury? Not all burn injury lawsuits are the same. Burn injuries are categorized into various different types. Usually, medical providers will categorize burn injuries into one of three categories. These different categories are: First degree burns: these are burns affect to the outer layer of the skin and would […]
Read MoreWhat is a Spinal Cord Injury? Damage to a person’s spinal cord can be catastrophic, impacting nearly every aspect of their life. Spinal cord injuries are rarely mild and can cause permanent changes to a person’s mobility. In the most severe form, a spinal cord injury can cause complete paralysis. As noted by the Mayo […]
Read MoreWhat is Product Liability? “Product liability” refers to the legal liability of any or all parties along the chain of manufacture of any product for damage caused by that product. This includes the manufacturer of component parts, an assembling manufacturer, the wholesaler, and the retail store owner. Products liability claims can be based on negligence, […]
Read MoreWhat is Malpractice? Professional malpractice occurs when a professional, such as a doctor, nurse, lawyer, accountant, or financial advisor, deviates from the accepted standard of care for their respective profession and, as a result, causes personal or financial injuries. In the medical context, we expect health practitioners to perform their duties with a certain level […]
Read MoreWhat is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? New Jersey law defines “wrongful death” as a death that is “caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default.” In other words, a wrongful death occurs when one person dies because of the careless, reckless, or intentional acts of another person or entity. The conditions that caused the death […]
Read MoreDeaths Due to Medical Errors A 2000 report by the Institute of Medicine called To Err Is Human: Building a Safer Health System took two studies, one done in Colorado and Utah and the other in New York, and extrapolated their results to all hospital admissions in the United States. The report concludes that between […]
Read MoreHow Long Does a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Take? It is very difficult for an attorney to provide an exact amount of time that it will take a medical malpractice case to settle or proceed to trial. Medical malpractice cases are extremely fact-sensitive and ultimately depend on the unique circumstances of each case. Generally speaking, however, […]
Read MoreCan you sue doctor for malpractice We expect doctors to perform their duties with a certain level of skill and professionalism. When doctors deviate from accepted standards of medical practice, either through action or inaction, they can be held liable for preventable injuries or death. Surprisingly, as many as one in every three physicians are […]
Read MoreSlip and fall at a business What to do if injured at a business Many people assume responsibility for their injuries, claiming they “were not paying attention” or that “accidents happen.” Unfortunately, what many victims do not know is that owners and occupiers of property have a duty to make their properties as safe […]
Read MoreHow to switch attorneys Whether it is because an injured party’s current attorney is hard to reach, does not have the right experience to handle a complex personal injury case, or pushes one to take a bad deal, an injured party always has the right to choose their personal injury attorney, even in the middle […]
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