Ridesharing companies such as Uber or Lyft have become just as popular as taxis in most states. Consumers can easily use their apps to call for a ride. They’re usually cheaper than taxis, but accidents make people wonder about the fault. Injured policyholders have extra protections under the New Jersey statute 39:5H-10(j). Are passengers or drivers responsible after an...
Read MoreRideshares gained enormous popularity with the public by providing a less-costly and more convenient way to book a short trip. Unfortunately, a rideshare driver might lack the training and experience a taxi or airport limo professional possesses. An accident might occur when the rideshare driver makes a mistake on a New Jersey road. Victims might then take legal action...
Read MoreFor patients in New Jersey, a never event is a medical outcome that should never happen in a hospital. These are serious mistakes by the care team or a major lapse in awareness. Medicare and Medicaid also call them “hospital-acquired conditions” because they are outcomes that occur to patients in hospitals. Never Events The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...
Read MoreEvery state determines its own statute of limitations for wrongful death lawsuits. The statute of limitations refers to the time period in which a legal action may be pursued, including civil suits. Understanding the statute of limitations for wrongful death in New Jersey requires knowledge about the cause of death and your relationship to the deceased. How Long Is...
Read MoreNew Jersey residents expect quality care from doctors and other medical professionals. Unfortunately, certain patients are often misdiagnosed when they have had a stroke. Patients Most Mikely To Be Misdiagnosed Thinking you are experiencing a stroke or having strange symptoms is scary. However, while many patients see their doctors or go to the emergency room, some are more likely to be...
Read MoreFiling a medical malpractice lawsuit in New Jersey is a complicated and time-consuming process. If you do decide to file a medical malpractice lawsuit, there are certain steps to take before you get started. See If the Healthcare Professional Can Remedy the Situation The first step to take if you believe you’ve been the victim of medical malpractice is to bring...
Read MoreNew Jersey building owners are required to ensure that conditions are safe on their properties. If a person falls down some stairs, the property owner could be held liable. When Is a Building Owner Liable? A person falling down the stairs and suffering an injury does not automatically mean that a building owner is liable. Certain conditions that make...
Read MoreNew Jersey defines different types of driving that are illegal, including reckless driving, careless driving and aggressive driving. If your case qualifies for a reckless driving lawsuit, then you may be able to recover damages for your injuries. What Is Reckless Driving? In New Jersey, reckless driving is intentionally operating a vehicle without regard for the safety of others. Excessive speeding,...
Read MoreA new bill that takes aim at injury coverage minimums in car insurance passed a significant state Senate committee hurdle late last month. Sponsored in a bipartisan effort by Senate President Nicholas Scutari and Senator Jon Bramnick, the lawmakers hope the new rules will extend protections to those injured in an accident. The proposed plan takes on New Jersey’s...
Read MoreNo one goes into a medical facility in New Jersey expecting one procedure but ends up with another. That very issue happened to a man who was set to undergo a circumcision but received a vasectomy instead. What Happened? A man in his early 40s was scheduled to have a circumcision at a clinic in Iowa. Although he is...
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