A pedestrian hit by a car faces very serious injury risks. Think about how much protection vehicles provide the people traveling inside—layers of fiberglass, metal, and plastic surround you, and safety features such as airbags, seatbelts, and crunch zones provide additional layers of security. And even with all that protection, vehicle accidents still frequently leave...

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. It occurs when a white blood cell, also known as a lymphocyte, develops a mutation. This mutation causes the lymphocyte to rapidly multiply and become diseased. As a result, different areas of the lymphatic system start to swell, including the lymph nodes, spleen, and...

If you received a misdiagnosis you may be wondering if you can sue your doctor for medical practice. At O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, we can help determine the grounds for a misdiagnosis lawsuit. Call us today for a no-cost case assessment: (908) 373-5931 When you hear the term “medical malpractice,” it may conjure up...

Sexual Harassment – Inappropriate Touching If your coworkers or supervisors have touched you inappropriately, you may be a victim of sexual harassment. Inappropriate touching in the workplace makes the workplace uncomfortable, distracting, and frightening. Your colleagues never possess the right to touch you without your consent. Inappropriate touching at work takes many forms, including groping,...

The American workplace should be the ultimate meritocracy. Therefore, performance should be the basis for job security, placement, and advancement. Sadly, that is not always the case. Quid pro quo sexual harassment in the workplace remains a pervasive problem in New Jersey. The culture of the American workplace tolerated quid pro quo sexual harassment, among...

Were You Fired Because of Your Disability? Getting fired can be tough on anyone, but being fired because of your disability is not just sad — it’s against the law. Even though it is illegal to discriminate against disabled employees, many employers still treat their disabled workers differently. The millions of American workers who live...

Following a major accident, injured victims need to know the steps to take to protect their legal rights. The New Jersey statute of limitations for personal injury claims requires you to take legal action within an established period of time, typically 2 years with some exceptions. If you fail to file suit within the prescribed...

If you are considering filing a retained surgical instruments lawsuit, you need a strong and experienced New Jersey medical malpractice attorney on your side. Contact O'Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble today to set up a no-cost case assessment: (908) 373-8408 Shockingly, surgical items and other foreign objects are left inside of thousands of American patients...

Being involved in a motor vehicle crash is a harrowing experience, especially when the incident occurred through no fault of your own. You may need medical treatment, and the property damage to your vehicle may be considerable. These issues will cause a financial hit, but you’ll experience physical and emotional losses as well. As you’re...

Medical errors are a leading cause of death in this country, claiming roughly 250,000 lives each year, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Hundreds of thousands of people survive their doctor’s negligence but struggle with pain and high medical bills as they try to recover. But how do you know if you have a...