Being involved in a hit-and-run accident is a traumatic experience that can leave victims feeling helpless and unsure of their legal options. Hit-and-run accidents occur when a driver involved in a collision flees the scene before exchanging information or rendering aid to those involved. In New Jersey, hit-and-run accidents are taken seriously, and victims have legal options to pursue...
Read MoreIf you suffered injuries and damages in a car accident, you might understandably be eager to gather as much relevant evidence as possible to support your claim. An intersection accident video is some of the most helpful evidence in a car accident lawsuit. Unfortunately, obtaining surveillance camera footage for intersection accidents can be difficult. Contact an attorney to help...
Read MoreIf you live in New York City, you’re likely familiar with the many e-bikes zipping around the city streets. Electric bikes, or e-bikes, have become an increasingly popular mode of transportation in recent years. However, with the rise in popularity of e-bike use comes the need for updated laws and regulations to keep both riders and pedestrians safe. Knowing...
Read MoreMotorcycle 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...
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