One crucial element victims must prove when pursuing a medical malpractice claim is a breach of duty of care by the healthcare professional involved. In the Garden State, like in many jurisdictions, proving breach of duty in a medical malpractice case is fundamental to success, as it establishes that the healthcare professional failed to meet...
Construction is an inherently dangerous industry, but many injuries are avoidable with reasonable care. Nearly 1 in 5 workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry in 2021. Just over one-third of those construction deaths were due to falls, slips, and trips. Knowing this, it is important to understand who is responsible to keep a construction...
It is difficult to understand how complicated a rideshare accident can be unless you have been in one. Determining fault, navigating the company’s insurance policy, and negotiating with their extensive legal team—all while worrying about how to make ends meet with mounting medical bills—will result in far more stress than any injured person should have...
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 14 and 25 to 34 in the United States. But this devastating statistic only tells part of the story. Countless of these lives were lost because of bullying. No one deserves to feel so powerless and hopeless because of someone else’s intentionally harmful...
When choosing to use a rideshare app, you assume that you will safely reach your destination. Unfortunately, as with any vehicle transportation, there is always the possibility of an accident, which may be minor but can also be serious or fatal. If your loved one was killed in an accident involving a rideshare vehicle, you...
Rideshare apps are incredibly popular. They help drivers make additional income and give riders more affordable and convenient options than taxis. However, these services are still new and can be confusing when a trip doesn’t go as planned. O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble has represented many New Jersey individuals in rideshare accident cases. We’ve created...
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are affordable and convenient, but using these services still involves some risk. According to Uber’s latest safety report, there were 91 fatal Uber-related auto accidents in 2019-2020. There were many more non-fatal accidents. Some left drivers, passengers, and other parties with long-term injuries. In these situations, people often wonder...
Imagine that you are strolling through the grocery store, minding your own business. Then suddenly, the world goes spinning. Next thing you know, you find yourself on the ground because you slipped on a spilled product. You’re hurt, embarrassed, and left wondering, Is a grocery store liable if I slip and fall? You might be...
Yes, it can. In fact, many decisions made by obstetricians and other doctors in the labor and delivery room can cause birth injuries. These injuries, in turn, can have a profound or even fatal effect on the child. You may think that birth injuries never happen. But the truth is that birth injuries occur in...
Signing a waiver beforehand is standard practice when you undergo a medical procedure. This waiver is a legal document that releases the medical facility or practitioner from any legal liability if something goes wrong during the procedure. By signing the waiver, you acknowledge that you understand the potential risks associated with the procedure and accept...