A bad outcome does not mean our doctor or medical provider is guilty of medical malpractice. A bad outcome can occur in a medical situation even when all precautions are followed and doctors do everything they can to help their patients. Sometimes, there is nothing anyone can do to cure a disease or stop a person’s death. However, medical mistakes and negligence happen. The provider may be guilty of medical malpractice when preventable medical mistakes occur. In those cases, a New Jersey medical malpractice attorney can help you file a legal claim seeking compensation for your damages. What Is ..read more

You were injured in an accident in New Jersey that was not your fault. You expect to receive compensation for your damages from the person who caused your injuries. However, an insurance adjuster tells you that your claim is being denied because you have a pre-existing health condition or your claim is worth less because of the condition. Could that be true? Don’t trust the insurance adjuster or another party that tries to tell you a pre-existing condition prevents you from filing a personal injury case. Instead, get the facts about pre-existing conditions and personal injury cases from a New ..read more

Medical providers and doctors are held to a high standard of care. When they violate a standard of care, the result can be catastrophic injuries. Mistakes and errors during prenatal care or childbirth could result in a child developing cerebral palsy. Our New Jersey personal injury attorney can help you seek compensation for your child by holding a negligent doctor responsible for their medical malpractice. What Is Cerebral Palsy Medical Malpractice? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common disability in childhood. It impacts the ability to maintain balance and posture. It also impacts the ability to m ..read more

Some car owners do not allow anyone else to drive their cars. However, if you are willing to let a friend or other person borrow your car, you need to understand your potential liability if your friend is involved in an accident while driving your car. Our New Jersey car accident lawyer discusses this subject below, including ways to protect yourself from liability after a car accident.  Insurance Liability vs. Personal Liability for a Car Accident in New Jersey  Drivers in New Jersey are required to carry specific types and amounts of automobile insurance. All registered vehicles in ..read more

A car accident in New Jersey can cause severe injuries and property damage. The medical bills and costs can be overwhelming and cause financial stress for the victim and their family. If you were injured in a car accident and have big medical bills, this blog by our New Jersey car accident lawyer discusses resources to help handle medical bills after a car accident. Who Is Liable for My Medical Bills After a Car Accident in New Jersey? New Jersey is a no-fault state for car accidents. All drivers must purchase Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance coverage. PIP is no-fault insurance. Ther ..read more

Most medical procedures result in some level of pain or discomfort. Doctors, nurses, and other medical providers tell patients they can expect some pain or discomfort. However, what happens if your healthcare provider causes you pain intentionally or negligently? Can you sue a healthcare provider for causing pain? In this blog, our New Jersey medical malpractice lawyer discusses pain and suffering damages in a medical malpractice claim. What Is Pain and Suffering in a Medical Malpractice Claim? Pain and suffering refers to the non-economic damages sustained because of medical negligence or mal ..read more

Commercial trucks are involved in thousands of accidents each year. Sadly, the majority of the people injured or killed in large truck accidents are occupants of other vehicles. An 80,000-pound semi-truck easily crushes a passenger vehicle.  Because truck accidents cause catastrophic injuries, commercial truck drivers are held to higher standards on the road compared to other drivers. The higher standards are to protect the public by reducing the risk of truck crashes. In this blog, our New Jersey truck accident lawyer discusses standards for commercial truck drivers. Higher Standards for ..read more

If someone gets injured while using mass transit or public transportation, they might be able to sue for monetary damages for their injuries and other losses. Injuries caused by driver mistakes, failure to maintain the vehicles or premises appropriately, and failure to keep passengers safe are but a few of the reasons why someone might sue a public transportation or mass transit system, such as NJ TRANSIT. This blog is PART 2/3 in a series on mass transit. Suing the government or a public entity can be challenging, so you will want to work with a New Jersey personal injury attorney on your cla ..read more

The holidays can lead to fights between family members. What about when there’s conflict between business partners? A family dispute could ruin a family dinner. However, disputes between business partners could end in business litigation. The result could be costly verdicts and settlements.  This blog post covers how business litigators can help resolve disputes between partners. Our New Jersey business attorneys also discuss ways partners can avoid or minimize disputes with the help of a lawyer. Tips for Avoiding Business Disputes Between Partners  Beginning a new business with a pa ..read more

If you get injured in a bus accident today or some other type of mass transit accident, you will probably have many questions. This blog will address the issue of subways, buses, and trains. Are there any differences in lawsuits with various types of mass transit?  This blog is PART 3/3 in a series on mass transit. These injury cases are complicated because they involve additional procedural steps and shorter deadlines. You will want to work with a mass transit accident personal injury lawyer to avoid making mistakes that could take away your right to compensation. A New Jersey personal i ..read more