Motorcycle accidents can leave victims with devastating injuries and mounting medical bills. If another party caused your injuries, you understandably want to seek reimbursement. However, you can expect the at-fault party or their insurance company to use every available defense for a motorcycle accident in New Jersey to avoid liability. Some of the most common defenses to a motorcycle...
Read MoreA New Jersey construction worker is recovering in a hospital after an on-the-job accident left him impaled on two pieces or rebar. The 50-year-old man is being treated at the St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Passaic County. His condition is described as critical but stable. Rebar is the industry term for steel bars that are used to add...
Read MoreRideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have simplified the way consumers get from point A to point B by using smartphone technology to essentially hail a cab with a few simple clicks. In fact, these rideshare companies are very similar, and the process of seeking compensation is essentially the same for both. Therefore, we will be using the terms...
Read MoreRegardless of how great the reviews are for your Uber or Lyft driver, no one is perfect, and there is always a risk that you may end up in a vehicle accident. If you are injured while on a rideshare trip, it is important to know your legal options. You must also know how to determine who is liable...
Read MoreWhen you choose to log in to the Uber or Lyft app to take you from one place to another, you are probably thinking about getting to the pickup location, grabbing your keys, and figuring out how far away your driver is. The last thing you are thinking about is getting into a vehicle collision. If you were in...
Read MoreOne of the worst experiences that any New Jersey resident can have is being misdiagnosed. Sadly, this sometimes happens to patients who are obese. When doctors are biased, they can easily overlook the signs of a serious medical condition and write it off as obesity-related. Understanding Weight Bias in Medicine Doctors are supposed to be caring and attentive to...
Read More“Wrongful death” is a legal term that refers to a situation where someone’s death is caused by the negligence, reckless behavior or intentional actions of another person or entity. In the case where a doctor intentionally causes the death of a patient, either through action or by withholding treatment, it is called “medical homicide.” This is a criminal offense...
Read MoreThe New York City subway system hosts about 2.4 million riders every day. The New York City subway system is one of the nation’s most utilized public transportation systems, and many New Yorkers depend on it for their daily transportation. Unfortunately, what many people don’t realize is that the subway system can be dangerous, and subway accidents and fatalities...
Read MoreA former soccer team captain and goalie at Stanford University tragically committed suicide, making big news in New Jersey. This happened after the school sent her a disciplinary notice in which she was informed that she might be removed from the university. The notice came after hours when the counseling services offered by the school were not available. No...
Read MoreNew York City is known for tall buildings and an abundance of scaffolding attached to them while they are being built or maintained. With so much material hanging over pedestrian heads and so many people working multiple stories off the ground, there are bound to be accidents. But that does not mean you should be responsible for damages caused...
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