May 4, 2022

While there are many similarities between car and truck accidents, there are also a few key differences. Knowing these differences can help you pursue a personal injury case after being injured in a New Jersey truck accident. Basic Differences Between Truck and Car Crashes Some of the biggest differences between car and truck accidents include: Size and Weight of Impact Commercial trucks are much larger than passenger vehicles, so there’s often much more impact in an accident. If a commercial truck hits a passenger vehicle, there’s almost always expensive damage and injuries present. If a…

May 2, 2022

Car accidents are a common occurrence in New Jersey. But you likely never expect to be in an accident as a pedestrian. Because pedestrian accidents are less common than motor vehicle accidents, you may end up skipping necessary steps important to your wellbeing. Steps to Take After a Pedestrian Accident If you’re in a pedestrian accident, there are a few things you should do as soon as possible, including: Call the police: Notify the police as soon as possible after the pedestrian accident. This way, if you need medical help, they can call an EMS…

April 25, 2022

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer has announced a recall of batches of several blood pressure medications due to elevated levels of nitrosamine, a compound that is linked to an increase in the risk of cancer.  Pfizer Recalls Multiple Lots of Blood Pressure Medication Tablets In March 2022 Pfizer announced a voluntary recall of six lots of Accuretic tables, four lots of quinapril HCl/hydrochlorothiazide tablets, and one lot of quinapril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets. The company stated that the levels of nitrosamine in the tablets were higher than the acceptable daily intake.  Although nitrosamines are commonly found in water, cured or grilled meats, vegetables,…

April 20, 2022

As new and inexperienced drivers, teenagers have one of the highest risks of getting into auto accidents among all age groups. If you are the parent of a teen who has become a new driver, you need to learn more about what happens to teenagers after they have caused or been involved in a motor vehicle accident. Consequences to Teens Who Cause Auto Accidents Under New Jersey’s Graduated Driving License law, teen drivers who cause auto accidents may be subject to serious penalties, including mandatory fines of at least $100 if they violate any of the restrictions of their…

April 10, 2022

Erb’s palsy is one of the more frequently occurring birth injuries. The condition is caused by damage to the nerve bundles that run through the shoulder and into the arm. Damage may occur due to complications during childbirth, such as shoulder dystocia (where a baby’s shoulders get stuck behind the mother’s pelvic bone). The nerve damage that leads to Erb’s palsy can cause loss of sensation, weakness, or even paralysis of the shoulder, arm, wrist, and hand. These effects may be temporary and may resolve over time, although more frequently newborns and young children require physical therapy or…