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July 3, 2019

Legal malpractice occurs when your attorney does not live up to the standards that are expected of lawyers. All attorneys have a code of conduct that guides their behavior. For example, all lawyers have an obligation to protect the legal interests and rights of their clients. When they don’t do that and cause harm to the clients instead, then they are liable for legal malpractice. Let us look more closely at this concept. Legal Malpractice Defined One of the things that make legal malpractice hard to spot when it happens is the fact that each case of legal malpractice…

July 3, 2019

When planning to file a workers’ compensation claim, one of the most crucial things that you have to figure out is a hiring good attorney to represent your rights. Since most people don’t often file such claims, they may not know where to turn to for help and how to identify a good worker’s compensation lawyer when they see one. Below are some tips on how to identify a good workers’ compensation lawyer: Specialization Different lawyers practice law in different areas and it is always a good idea to find a lawyer who either fully specializes in workers’ compensation cases…

July 3, 2019

Research has shown that nearly 400,000 needlestick injuries happen among healthcare workers, including nurses, each year. Health professionals are advised to take immediate action after the injuries to avoid developing further illnesses and also position the healthcare worker for financial compensation should that be necessary. If you are a healthcare worker or nurse who has sustained a needlestick injury, you need to remain calm and follow the hospital’s protocols that are set for such cases. In most cases, depending on the type of exposure, the proper course of action to take includes: Cleaning the woundReporting the event immediately to a…

May 2, 2019

Seeking compensation for one’s personal injuries after an accident can be challenging. That’s why demand letters exist; they are prepared by one’s attorneys and are typically issued to at-fault parties and their insurance companies. In these letters, they contain information such as the circumstances of the accident; reasons that explain why the insurance company’s client was at fault; financial losses caused by the accident; the cost of treatment for one’s injuries and more. Unfortunately, some cases do not go according to plan. An insurance company may decide to ignore these letters or…

May 2, 2019

Motor vehicle accidents are common and can happen daily. In most cases, these accidents result in minor damage to the cars involved. Unfortunately, other accidents can result in serious personal injuries and even death to the persons involved. Car accidents, bicycle accidents and motorcycle accidents can occur due to a driver’s or motorist’s recklessness. These individuals may be speeding or driving under the influence or while distracted. In the United States, distracted driving is a major cause of car accidents and has caused personal…

May 2, 2019

If one sustains an injury in any sort of accident and someone else is at fault, a demand letter for injury compensation should be sent to the other party’s insurance company. A demand letter will command far greater attention when it comes from an attorney for the victim of the accident. Such letters, however, should not be sent until the injured party has reached the point of maximum medical improvement. This is the stage when a doctor believes the patient has achieved the maximum expected recovery, and that further medical intervention or assistance will not result in any additional improvement.

April 16, 2019

New Jersey is a no-fault insurance state. What that means is that the standard automobile insurance policy automatically provides $250,000 of insurance coverage for medical bills (commonly called PIP coverage) incurred as a result of a car accident regardless of whose fault caused the car accident. In the event of a lawsuit, the first $250,000 of medical bills is not part of the damages that can be claimed by the injured party against the other driver. Instead, medical bills up to $250,000 are paid by your insurance company, not the other driver’s insurance company. The two main benefits of the…

January 23, 2019

Experts estimate that around 15 million Americans will attend at least one professional sporting event each year. Spectator injuries are a statistical rarity considering the large amount of people who attend such events, but they do still occur at times. When a spectator is injured during a sporting game, they may mistakenly believe that the sports teams, event promoters or league are responsible for their injuries. Spectator Injury Statistics and Liability While most people assume attending a sporting event is not risky, courts view this issue differently. Courts most often hold fast to the notion that spectators have assumed…

January 10, 2019

As we begin to age, we start losing the ability to physically and mentally complete tasks that seemed so simple at a younger age. Driving is an extremely complex activity that many older adults struggle with. Statistics consistently reveal that motor vehicle accidents involving older adults over the age of 65 are often just as dangerous as accidents involving an intoxicated driver. Statistics Regarding Older Adult Drivers and Accidents Experts estimated that about 14 million Americans were involved in car accidents with drivers who were 65 years or older in 2014. In 2015, there were an estimated…

December 20, 2018

Car collisions involving a large truck are often disastrous simply due to the truck’s much larger size and weight. On top of this concern, there may be multiple different parties which could have contributed to the occurrence of the truck accident, so it may be challenging to determine who is liable for injuries and damages caused by the incident. Trucking Accident Statistics in Trenton, NJ The standard truck is about 20 to 30 percent larger than the average vehicle, so when trucks collide with cars, injuries and damages may be severe. More than 330,000 trucks are involved in accidents…