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January 24, 2018

New Jersey has what is known as a ‘Good Samaritan Law.’  New Jersey statute 2A:62A-1 provides that anyone who in good faith renders emergency care at the scene of an accident or during an emergency, is immune from liability for negligence if their participation was completely voluntary and unpaid. The public policy behind the law is to encourage the participation of good Samaritans by eliminating any concern they may have about being sued. Immunity, however, does not extend to emergency room personnel because doctors, nurses, and other  medical providers  in the emergency room are being…

January 10, 2018

Pain and Suffering is a term most of us have heard before, but is it something that we are able to define legally when it comes to a lawsuit? And even more importantly, how is pain and suffering calculated when it comes to receiving a settlement?  Firstly, it is important to know that there are two main types of pain and suffering: Physical pain and suffering. This includes actual pain occurring from any physical injuries currently, as well as any physical ailments one may continue to experience in the future due to the neglect…

December 28, 2017

A slip and fall on snow and ice might not be your fault, but it does have the potential to change your life significantly. If you don’t take action promptly to get appropriate medical attention and to consult with an experienced attorney, you may never be able to fully recover from the consequences of such an injury. If you have already sustained an injury in an accident on ice and snow, it’s normal to feel shocked or confused. You may not even realize the full extent of your injuries until sometime later when…

December 20, 2017

Even a dusting of snow can be dangerous, as winter is on its way, it is important to remember the steps that you can take to avoid life-threatening accidents. While in light snow, many drivers won’t practice additional safety measures, this could put you at risk for an increased accident. Even if you are only getting a coating of a couple of inches of snow, taking appropriate safety precautions can decrease your chances of life-changing injuries. but if an accident has already occurred, finding legal counsel right away is crucial. Some of the top…

December 6, 2017

Hundreds of reports were recently filed with the Food and Drug Administration that identified that having a particular type of breast implants could increase your chances of developing a very rare but serious form of cancer known as Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. Textured breast implants have been linked with numerous cases and a possible association has been identified between the implantation of these devices and the development of ALCL. This extremely rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma may be referred to as BIA-ALCL when the cancer is connected. More than 350 separate medical device reports have…

November 29, 2017

Accidents are so common that you may hear many people claiming that there is no possible way to prevent them or subsequent injuries, but such talk can be very misleading. While a small minority of freak accidents are considered unavoidable, most accidents are the result of human negligence and could have been prevented. The best way to prevent injuries and accidents is to be mindful of our actions, and to understand the disastrous effects of negligence. Individuals need to remain vigilant about their duties to act in non-negligent ways, and they also need to be aware of how…

November 22, 2017

Driving during the holidays can be dangerous, particularly over the extended Thanksgiving week. That’s because traffic can be bumper-to-bumper as many people travel to Thanksgiving family gatherings. If you aren’t careful, you could potentially be involved in a car accident that leaves you and your loved ones seriously hurt. What can you do to stay safe while driving this Thanksgiving holiday? Consider the following travel tips before you hit the roads: Pack an emergency kit. When traveling during Thanksgiving, it is important to have a first aid kit available so that you can…

November 15, 2017

It is never a pleasant experience to be involved in a car accident. In the moments immediately following a vehicle collision, your body might be hurting, your nerves could be rattled, and you might already be stressed about how much this is going to cost you. The reality is that a car accident can put a significant drain on your financial resources as you struggle to work towards vehicle repair or replacement, and lost wages if you are forced to take time off from work while you recover physically. Beyond that, auto insurance companies tend to have…

November 8, 2017

It is no easy task to successfully apply for Social Security disability in New Jersey. In fact, according to the Social Security Disability SSI Resource Center at www.ssdrc.com, a “claim for disability in New Jersey will typically have approximately a 30 percent chance of being approved. That translates to about a 70 percent chance for the rate of denial of disability claims, and an even higher number is the rate of denial for the first appeal. So why are so many New Jersey disability claims denied? First and…

November 1, 2017

After being involved in a motorcycle accident it is understandable that the idea of who pays for your hospital bills might be the last thing on your mind. However, it is still a very important question, one that must be dealt with quickly and intelligently to get the compensation that you are entitled to. Having a qualified attorney can be the difference between feeling at ease and managing your situation well or being stuck with expensive bills and stressful tasks that could have been avoided.   The regrettable truth is that even if you were…