December 14, 2022

If you experience a serious injury because of someone else’s negligence, you may decide to file a personal injury lawsuit. But what constitutes a catastrophic/serious injury in the first place? When should you work with a personal injury lawyer and file a lawsuit? Find out what a serious injury is, including the damages you may be able to pursue in a personal injury lawsuit below.  Common Injuries in an Accident Some of the most common injuries that people experience in an accident include: Broken bones Internal bleeding Lacerations Traumatic head injury Back and neck pain Disability Paralysis…

December 9, 2022

Some car accidents are minor and may only require minimal recovery time. Other car accidents, however, are more severe and may require surgery. The heavy impact of two vehicles hitting each other has the potential to lead to significant injuries.  Keep reading to find out what the most common surgeries are following a car accident and how you may be able to recover your costs.  Common Surgeries Following a Car Accident While this is not an exhaustive list, these are some of the most common surgeries following a car accident: Soft tissue surgery Bone fracture stabilization Brain surgery Spinal…

October 25, 2022

CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilators provide respiratory assistance to individuals who suffer from various medical issues, such as sleep apnea. However, models of these machines manufactured by certain companies have recently been recalled due to design defects that put users at risk of being exposed to toxic foam that is part of the device. This foam can cause a wide range of illnesses, including bronchitis, respiratory infections, or throat or lung cancer.  If you have a recalled CPAP device or have been diagnosed with a medical condition that may have been caused by your defective CPAP, you may have the…

October 20, 2022

There are certain complications that can occur during pregnancy and delivery that can pose a risk of injury or other types of medical conditions to both the mother and baby. Some of these complications include preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, umbilical cord compression, and placenta previa. When a mother suffers from placenta previa, her doctors need to timely diagnose the condition so that actions can be taken to ensure a safe delivery, such as planning for a cesarean section. When placenta previa goes undiagnosed or when healthcare teams fail to make adequate preparation, it can lead to injuries for the mother…

October 14, 2022

Slip and fall accidents can happen at any time of the year. But, many of them happen in bad weather, particularly during the fall and winter months, here in New Jersey. Continue reading to find out who can be held liable for the incurred damages when a slip and fall accident happens during bad weather. Who’s Responsible for a Slip and Fall Accident? Responsibility or liability from a slip and fall accident depends on many factors. The cause of the accident is one of the biggest contributing factors. While the weather may be one cause, a slip-and-fall accident…