Were You Injured by a Citibike or other Bike Share Accident? It seems like many bike share companies, like Citibike and Hudson Bike Share, have exploded in popularity overnight. Suddenly, these bikes seem to be everywhere — downtown, at suburban commuter sites, in local parks. In some ways, this is a positive development. These bikes...

Asbestos is a fibrous collection of minerals primarily made of silicon, oxygen and hydrogen. The two principal types of asbestos are chrysotile and amphibole asbestos. Chrysotile asbestos is frequently used for industrial purposes and is spiral in shape, whereas amphibole asbestos fibers appear straight and sharp on a microscopic level. Asbestos fibers are neither highly...

Does Your Boss Ask You to Arrive Early or Stay Late Without Pay? You work hard to earn a living. Whether you’re a freelance contractor or a full-time employee, you deserve to receive the payment you’ve been promised. It seems simple: people should be paid for the work they do. Unfortunately, however, many employers actually...

There are two types of damages a plaintiff can recover: compensatory and punitive. A plaintiff will be entitled to punitive damages if he or she is given the opportunity to establish by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant’s acts or omissions caused harm and were actuated by actual malice or accompanied by a wanton...

Doctors, hospitals, medical labs, and other medical professionals make mistakes. When those mistakes cause life-changing injuries or a preventable death, the medical profession needs to be held accountable for their actions. Some surgical issues that can lead to problems include the following. – Anesthesia Injuries & Accidents– Retained Foreign Bodies There are no guaranteed outcomes when...

New Jersey Anesthesia Accident Lawyers In the United States, estimates suggest that thousands will suffer complications from anesthetic applied in surgery each year – whether it is local or general anesthesia. When a patient undergoes surgery, an anesthesiologist is responsible for ensuring the patient receives the correct type and dose of anesthesia for the procedure....

HEAD-ON COLLISION ACCIDENTS Head-on collisions can have life-altering, disastrous consequences for all individuals involved. These types of car accidents can sometimes be fatal and result in debilitating injuries. Victims of head-on collisions may be forced to face financial hardships in addition to suffering serious injuries. This type of accident can cause individuals to miss significant...

Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety. These types of distractions include: TextingUsing a cell phone or smartphoneEating and drinkingTalking to passengersGroomingReading, including mapsUsing a navigation systemWatching a videoAdjusting a radio, CD player, or MP3 player...

Were You Injured in a T-Bone Car Accident? Being injured in a car accident is scary enough without having to worry about paying for your medical and insurance bills. But for victims of t-bone collision car accidents, these problems can all occur at once. T-bone accidents occur when one car crashes into the side of...

Rollover Accidents Although rollover accidents are rare, they can sometimes be deadly.  Even though 3 out of 100 accidents are rollovers, 30 percent of all traffic fatalities occur in a rollover accident. If you are involved in a rollover accident, most likely you or your passengers will suffer a severe or fatal injury. When the...