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July 31, 2020

Pedestrian accidents in New Jersey are, tragically, nothing new. Back in 2019, the Garden State was actually named the worst state in the country for pedestrian accidents. The report showed that pedestrian fatalities had tragically increased by 35 percent when compared to recent years. Law enforcement are currently investigating a recent accident that occurred on Tuesday, July 28th in Evesham Township where a pedestrian was struck around 3:00am while crossing Route 73. The victim is currently in critical condition.  Experts have attributed these types of accidents to various actions such as distracted driving and crossing a road where it’s…

July 10, 2020

It goes without saying that the Coronavirus pandemic has forced summer vacations to look a little bit different this year. With many families still working remotely and new travel restrictions put in place, more and more New Jersey residents are clicking pause on their annual vacations until it’s safe to travel. As a result, the pool industry has boomed. According to the NPD Group, pool sales have increased by 160% this year. However, this surge has caused several industry experts to speak up against the dangers that swimming pools and the current pandemic have presented.  Surge in Child Drowning Incidents…

June 27, 2020

No one files a Workers’ Compensation claim for the fun of it. You’re filing a claim because it’s necessary to continue supporting you and your family while you’re unable to work. Life doesn’t pause after you’ve been injured at work; the mortgage still needs to be paid, bills are still coming in, as are any costs associated with your injury such as medical bills and copays. When you’re unable to work and collect a paycheck, filing a Workers’ Compensation claim is one of the most important steps you can take to find financial relief. But what if your claim was…

June 25, 2020

There are a few key terms you’ll hear in a personal injury case, such as liability, damages and pain and suffering. While liability and damages may be easier to define, pain and suffering is a bit more tricky. What exactly IS pain and suffering? What does it entail? And is it something that the injured party can sue for?  What is Pain and Suffering? Pain and suffering is a general damage that refers to the physical and emotional anguish someone suffered as a result of their injury. The law recognizes two types of pain and suffering: physical and mental.

May 4, 2020

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April 30, 2020

As many states are shutting down non-essential businesses during the current coronavirus pandemic, these states are designating medical offices, such as doctor’s offices, dentist’s offices, and physical therapists, as essential services that can stay open during stay-at-home orders. As a result, medical office workers must continue to come into contact with members of the public in the course of treatment, potentially being exposed to someone with coronavirus, especially if that person isn’t displaying symptoms. Although many coronavirus infections result in mild to moderate cold- or flu-like symptoms, a sizable portion of those who are infected with the virus do develop…

April 8, 2020

Although many COVID-19 infections result in mild to moderate cold- or flu-like symptoms requiring no hospitalization or professional medical care (and in some case infections result in no symptoms at all), a significant percentage of infections result in hospitalization, particularly for persons over the age of 60 and/or who have underlying medical conditions like respiratory or cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or a compromised immune system. As a result, COVID-19 infections can result in permanent damage to the respiratory system and even death, especially as the healthcare system becomes overwhelmed with seriously ill patients.  As many states shut down non-essential businesses during…

March 30, 2020

Are you currently in a locked-down state? Whether you’ve been ordered to shelter in place or simply practice social distancing, the Coronavirus pandemic is changing the way all Americans live their lives. This unprecedented time hasn’t caused criminal enterprises to stop operating, though. In fact, the FDA is warning that there’s some major fraudulent activity surrounding the Covid-19 virus that everyone needs to be aware of. Learn everything you need to know about Coronavirus scams below. Illegally Marketed Products Right now, there’s no treatment recommended by the FDA for coronavirus. If you see a product on the market that’s…

March 25, 2020

While advances in modern medicine continue to occur, there are always risks associated with c-sections. These are serious and major surgical procedures that occur when a woman is unable to give birth vaginally for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, the infant is in distress and an emergency c-section is required. On the other hand, c-sections are scheduled when it is believed that the woman would be unable to give birth vaginally. Just like any other surgical procedure, there are risks associated with c-sections. Things can go wrong. If an OB/GYN makes mistakes during the procedure, it is the woman and…

March 13, 2020

Consumers purchase millions of products each year, and as a result, have certain expectations when purchasing items. They expect these items to work properly and do what they are supposed to do. However, there are times when products are defective. Unfortunately, defective products can lead to serious injuries for the consumers who put their trust in a product that ends up causing more harm than good. Some products lack certain safety features and put young children at risk. Some products do not come with proper warning labels, thus putting everyone at risk who uses those products. When these products…